- Rigid chassis
- WhichTractor size: Standard-size
- No lab test on file
- 1951–1958
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 New Major (E1A) specs: hp, weight, years
The manufacturer claimed 39.4 horsepower. No laboratory has tested one, so there is no measured figure at the shaft.
Engine power, claimed · gross or net not stated
39.4 hp
29.4 kW as stated by the source
No lab test on file
Claimed · standard not stated by the source
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Fordson New Major”, 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
- 4,564 lb
- 3-point lift
- 2,094 lb
- Hyd. flow
- 4.9 gpm
- Top speed
- 13.7 mph
Fordson New Major (E1A) specs: key facts
The Fordson New Major (E1A) was built from 1951 to 1958.
The Fordson New Major (E1A) has a claimed engine power (gross or net not stated) of 29.4 kW (39.4 hp); it has no measured PTO figure.
The Fordson New Major (E1A) is two-wheel drive (2WD).
The Fordson New Major (E1A) weighs 2,070 kg (4,564 lb) unladen.
The Fordson New Major (E1A) has a rear PTO running at 542 rpm.
The three-point hitch of the Fordson New Major (E1A) lifts 950 kg (2,094 lb) at the lower-link ends.
The hydraulic pump of the Fordson New Major (E1A) delivers 18.5 L/min (4.9 gpm).
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Fordson New Major”
How does the New Major (E1A) compare with its class?
- Strength:
A 68.3 L fuel tank is high for its class — 37% above the median of 50 L across the 165 machines within 10% of its power that hold this figure.
Derived by WhichTractor from 180 comparable records. How we work this out
How much horsepower does a New Major (E1A) have?
The only figure for the New Major (E1A) is 39.4 hp (29.4 kW) of claimed engine power, gross or net not stated, no test standard stated — not power at the shaft.
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Fordson New Major”
How much will a New Major (E1A) lift, and what is its hydraulic flow?
A New Major (E1A) lifts 2,094 lb (950 kg) at the lower-link ends.
| Pump flow | 4.9 gpm · 18.5 L/min |
|---|---|
| Pressure | 1,991 psi · 137 bar |
| Lift at ends | 2,094 lb · 950 kg |
| Rear PTO | 542 rpm |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Fordson New Major”
What transmission does a New Major (E1A) have?
Transmission specifications for the New Major (E1A) are below.
| Steering | Mechanical recirculating ball steering, SAGINAW system |
|---|---|
| Top speed | 13.7 mph · 22 km/h |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Fordson New Major”
How much does a New Major (E1A) weigh?
A New Major (E1A) weighs 4,564 lb (2,070 kg) unladen.
| Unladen weight | 4,564 lb · 2,070 kg |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase | 79.5 in · 2,020 mm |
| Length | 130.5 in · 3,314 mm |
| Width | 65.0–85.0 in · 1,651–2,159 mm |
| Height | 63.4 in · 1,610 mm |
| Ground clearance | 19.5 in · 495 mm |
| Front track | 50.5–74.4 in · 1,282–1,890 mm |
| Rear track | 52.0–72.0 in · 1,320–1,830 mm |
| Turning radius, braked | 10.5 ft · 3.20 m |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Fordson New Major”
What oil does a New Major (E1A) take, and how much?
A New Major (E1A) engine takes 7.8 qt (7.37 L). Single source, not independently verified — always confirm against the operator’s manual for your machine.
| System | Capacity |
|---|---|
| Engine oil | 7.8 qt · 7.37 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Fordson New Major” · single source, not independently verified |
| Transmission | 20.6 qt · 19.5 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Fordson New Major” · single source, not independently verified |
| Cooling system | 14.3 qt · 13.5 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Fordson New Major” · single source, not independently verified |
Always confirm against the operator’s manual for your machine before service.
Which tractors compare with a New Major (E1A)?
Within 10% of its 39.4 hp of claimed engine power, the same type, and first built within 15 years of it.
- International Harvester D-44039.4 hp engine, claimed · 1958–1959Side by side with the New Major (E1A) →
- Porsche-Diesel Super L 31939.4 hp engine, claimed · 1961–1963Side by side with the New Major (E1A) →
- Warchalowski WT-4439.4 hp engine, claimed · 1961Side by side with the New Major (E1A) →
- BUKH 403 (Super)39.4 hp engine, claimed · 1963–1967Side by side with the New Major (E1A) →
- Renault Super 639.4 hp engine, claimed · 1964–1965Side by side with the New Major (E1A) →
- Porsche-Diesel Super L 31839.3 hp engine, claimed · 1960–1961Side by side with the New Major (E1A) →
Common questions about the Fordson New Major (E1A)
Is a New Major (E1A) two-wheel drive or four-wheel drive?
The Fordson New Major (E1A) is two-wheel drive (2WD).
What PTO does a New Major (E1A) have?
A New Major (E1A) has a 542 rpm rear PTO.
Sources and how this page was built
Compiled from Traktorenlexikon, “Fordson New Major”.
Sources
Facts taken from these documents, units converted. Numbers beside a figure refer to this list. Licences and attribution
- Traktorenlexikon: Fordson New Major — CC BY-SA 4.0, WIKIBOOKS-TL-109689 · revision 1055073. Wikibooks contributors (Traktorenlexikon). Original document