Fordson E 27 N-D vs SOMECA SOM-40
8 material differences · fewer than 12
Which should you choose?
Read our verdict on the E 27 N-D and the SOM-40 → It is generated from the rows below by a fixed, versioned rule set, and names the figure behind every call.
Field by field
8 material differences · 5 fields identical or within 5%, which is not counted as material
| Field | E 27 N-D | SOM-40 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | |||
| Engine power, claimed claimed | 44.4 hp | 44.4 hp | — |
| Engine declared | PERKINS P-6 | O.M.-FIAT COID-45 | differs |
| Displacement declared | 4.73 L | 4.16 L | +14% E 27 N-D |
| Maximum torque declared | 163 lb·ft · 221 N·m | — | — |
| Transmission | |||
| Top speed declared | 9.6 mph · 15.5 km/h | 13.0 mph · 21 km/h | +35% SOM-40 |
| Clutch declared | Pedal operated wet single plate clutch | Pedal operated two stage dry double clutch | differs |
| Hydraulics & hitch | |||
| Pump flow declared | — | 4.0 gpm · 15.0 L/min | — |
| Pressure declared | 1,421 psi · 98 bar | — | — |
| Three-point lift at ends declared | — | 2,425 lb · 1,100 kg | — |
| Rear PTO speeds declared | 574 rpm | 540 rpm | differs |
| Weight & dimensions | |||
| Unladen weight declared | 5,218 lb · 2,367 kg | 5,115 lb · 2,320 kg | — |
| Wheelbase declared | 77.0 in · 1,956 mm | 79.9 in · 2,030 mm | — |
| Length declared | 133.0 in · 3,378 mm | 132.5 in · 3,365 mm | — |
| Width declared | 65.0 in · 1,651 mm | 68.7 in · 1,745 mm | +6% SOM-40 |
| Height declared | 82.0 in · 2,083 mm | 72.0 in · 1,829 mm | +14% E 27 N-D |
| Ground clearance declared | 12.0 in · 305 mm | 14.3 in · 364 mm | +19% SOM-40 |
| Turning radius, braked declared | 10.5 ft · 3.20 m | 10.8 ft · 3.30 m | — |
| Fuel tank declared | — | 59.2 qt · 56.0 L | — |
Fordson E 27 N-D sources
Source
- Source: Traktorenlexikon, “Fordson Major-Diesel (E27N)”
SOMECA SOM-40 sources
Source
- Source: Traktorenlexikon, “Someca SOM 40”