Fordson New Major (E1A) vs Porsche-Diesel Super L 318
6 material differences · fewer than 12
Which should you choose?
Read our verdict on the New Major (E1A) and the Super L 318 → It is generated from the rows below by a fixed, versioned rule set, and names the figure behind every call.
Field by field
6 material differences · 6 fields identical or within 5%, which is not counted as material
| Field | New Major (E1A) | Super L 318 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | |||
| Engine power, claimed claimed | 39.4 hp | 39.3 hp | — |
| Transmission | |||
| Top speed declared | 13.7 mph · 22 km/h | 12.1–16.3 mph · 19.4–26.2 km/h | differs |
| Clutch declared | — | Dual clutch and oil-hydraulic Voith fluid coupling | — |
| Hydraulics & hitch | |||
| Pump flow declared | 4.9 gpm · 18.5 L/min | 5.2 gpm · 19.8 L/min | +7% Super L 318 |
| Pressure declared | 1,991 psi · 137 bar | — | — |
| Three-point lift at ends declared | 2,094 lb · 950 kg | — | — |
| Rear PTO speeds declared | 542 rpm | 565/1106 rpm | differs |
| Weight & dimensions | |||
| Unladen weight declared | 4,564 lb · 2,070 kg | 4,475 lb · 2,030 kg | — |
| Wheelbase declared | 79.5 in · 2,020 mm | 79.1 in · 2,009 mm | — |
| Length declared | 130.5 in · 3,314 mm | 127.2 in · 3,230 mm | — |
| Width declared | 65.0 in · 1,651 mm | 71.9 in · 1,826 mm | +11% Super L 318 |
| Height declared | 63.4 in · 1,610 mm | 65.4 in · 1,660 mm | — |
| Ground clearance declared | 19.5 in · 495 mm | 15.7 in · 400 mm | +24% New Major (E1A) |
| Turning radius, braked declared | 10.5 ft · 3.20 m | 10.9 ft · 3.33 m | — |
| Fuel tank declared | 72.1 qt · 68.25 L | 42.3 qt · 40 L | +71% New Major (E1A) |
Fordson New Major (E1A) sources
Source
- Source: Traktorenlexikon, “Fordson New Major”
Porsche-Diesel Super L 318 sources
Source
- Source: Traktorenlexikon, “Porsche-Diesel Super L 318”