- Rigid chassis
- WhichTractor size: Standard-size
- No lab test on file
- 1948–1952
- 23,259 built
It was ranked on an engine power figure whose source does not say gross or net. WhichTractor size, not the maker’s category
Derived by WhichTractor from a sourced three-point linkage. How we decide what a machine is
Fordson E 27 N-D specs: hp, weight, years
PERKINS P-6 six-cylinder diesel. The manufacturer claimed 44.4 horsepower. No laboratory has tested one, so there is no measured figure at the shaft.
Engine power, claimed · gross or net not stated
44.4 hp
33.1 kW as stated by the source
No lab test on file
Claimed · standard not stated by the source
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Fordson Major-Diesel (E27N)”, claimed
This is the maker’s own figure, measured at the engine. Power at the PTO is lower — by how much, for this machine, nobody has measured.
- Weight
- 5,218 lb
- Top speed
- 9.6 mph
Fordson E 27 N-D specs: key facts
The Fordson E 27 N-D was built from 1948 to 1952.
The Fordson E 27 N-D has a claimed engine power (gross or net not stated) of 33.1 kW (44.4 hp); it has no measured PTO figure.
The Fordson E 27 N-D is two-wheel drive (2WD).
The Fordson E 27 N-D has a PERKINS P-6 engine, a 6-cylinder 4.73 L diesel unit.
The Fordson E 27 N-D weighs 2,367 kg (5,218 lb) unladen.
The Fordson E 27 N-D has a rear PTO running at 574 rpm.
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Fordson Major-Diesel (E27N)”
How does the E 27 N-D compare with its class?
- Strength:
A maximum engine torque of 221 N·m is high for its class — 40% above the median of 158 N·m across the 203 machines within 10% of its power that hold this figure.
- Limitation:
Three forward gears is low for its class — 63% below the median of 8 across the 269 machines within 10% of its power that hold this figure.
Derived by WhichTractor from 272 comparable records. How we work this out
How much horsepower does an E 27 N-D have?
The only figure for the E 27 N-D is 44.4 hp (33.1 kW) of claimed engine power, gross or net not stated, no test standard stated — not power at the shaft.
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Fordson Major-Diesel (E27N)”
What engine is in an E 27 N-D?
An E 27 N-D has a PERKINS P-6, a 6-cylinder 4.73 L diesel engine.
| Make & model | PERKINS P-6 |
|---|---|
| Cylinders | 6, liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 288.5 ci · 4.73 L |
| Max torque | 163 lb·ft · 221 N·m @ 1,200 rpm |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Fordson Major-Diesel (E27N)”
How much will an E 27 N-D lift?
Hydraulic and PTO specifications for the E 27 N-D are below.
| Pressure | 1,421 psi · 98 bar |
|---|---|
| Rear PTO | 574 rpm |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Fordson Major-Diesel (E27N)”
What transmission does an E 27 N-D have?
Transmission specifications for the E 27 N-D are below.
| Clutch | Pedal operated wet single plate clutch |
|---|---|
| Steering | Mechanical steering with four-spoke steering wheel |
| Top speed | 9.6 mph · 15.5 km/h |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Fordson Major-Diesel (E27N)”
How much does an E 27 N-D weigh?
An E 27 N-D weighs 5,218 lb (2,367 kg) unladen.
| Unladen weight | 5,218 lb · 2,367 kg |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase | 77.0 in · 1,956 mm |
| Length | 133.0 in · 3,378 mm |
| Width | 65.0 in · 1,651 mm |
| Height | 82.0 in · 2,083 mm |
| Ground clearance | 12.0 in · 305 mm |
| Front track | 51.0 in · 1,295 mm |
| Rear track | 56.0 in · 1,422 mm |
| Turning radius, braked | 10.5 ft · 3.20 m |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Fordson Major-Diesel (E27N)”
What oil does an E 27 N-D take, and how much?
An E 27 N-D engine takes 14.4 qt (13.6 L). Single source, not independently verified — always confirm against the operator’s manual for your machine.
| System | Capacity |
|---|---|
| Engine oil | 14.4 qt · 13.6 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Fordson Major-Diesel (E27N)” · single source, not independently verified |
| Transmission | 13.2 qt · 12.5 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Fordson Major-Diesel (E27N)” · single source, not independently verified |
| Cooling system | 40.8 qt · 38.6 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Fordson Major-Diesel (E27N)” · single source, not independently verified |
Always confirm against the operator’s manual for your machine before service.
Which tractors compare with an E 27 N-D?
Within 10% of its 44.4 hp of claimed engine power, the same type, and first built within 15 years of it.
- Fiat 45-R44.4 hp engine, claimed · from 1952Side by side with the E 27 N-D →
- Ford 860 (also listed as 800)44.4 hp engine, claimed · 1954–1957Side by side with the E 27 N-D →
- Hürlimann D-100 Super-Spezial44.4 hp engine, claimed · 1957–1960Side by side with the E 27 N-D →
- SOMECA SOM-4044.4 hp engine, claimed · 1957–1959Side by side with the E 27 N-D →
- UTB Utos 45E44.4 hp engine, claimed · 1957–1963Side by side with the E 27 N-D →
- John Deere 63044.4 hp engine, claimed · 1958–1960Side by side with the E 27 N-D →
Common questions about the Fordson E 27 N-D
Is an E 27 N-D two-wheel drive or four-wheel drive?
The Fordson E 27 N-D is two-wheel drive (2WD).
What PTO does an E 27 N-D have?
An E 27 N-D has a 574 rpm rear PTO.
Sources and how this page was built
Compiled from Traktorenlexikon, “Fordson Major-Diesel (E27N)”.
Sources
Facts taken from these documents, units converted. Numbers beside a figure refer to this list. Licences and attribution
- Traktorenlexikon: Fordson Major-Diesel (E27N) — CC BY-SA 4.0, WIKIBOOKS-TL-109688 · revision 911457. Wikibooks contributors (Traktorenlexikon). Original document