Fordson E1A New Major

Production: 1952 - 1958  

Production
Manufacturer:	Fordson (a part of Ford)
Factory:	Dagenham, England
Original price:	$3,417

Fordson New Major Power
Drawbar (claimed):	30 hp 22.4 kW
PTO (claimed):	35 hp 26.1 kW
Drawbar (tested):	34.2 hp 25.5 kW
Belt (tested):	38.5 hp 28.7 kW

Mechanical
Chassis:	4x2 2WD
Cab:	Open operator station
Transmission:	6-speed gear

Tractor hitch
Rear Type:	II

Power Take-off (PTO)
Rear PTO:	transmission
live*Live PTO became an option in 1957.
Rear RPM:	540

New Major Serial Numbers
1951:	1217101
1952:	1217104
1953:	1247381
1954:	1276857
1955:	1322525
1956:	1371418
1957:	1412409
1958:	1458381

Electrical
Ground:	positive
Battery volts:	12

Engine Detail
Ford
all fuel
4-cylinder
liquid-cooled
Displacement:	198.9 ci 3.3 L
Bore/Stroke:	3.74x4.52 inches 95 x 115 mm
Compression:	4.61:1
4.35:1 (early type)
Rated RPM:	1600
Firing order:	1-2-4-3
Starter volts:	12
Oil capacity:	7.2 qts 6.8 L

Transmission
Type:	gear
Gears:	6 forward and 2 reverse
Clutch:	dry disc
Oil capacity:	21.6 qts 20.4 L
Oil type:	90oF [32oC]↑	: SAE140
90o↔10oF [32o↔-12oC]	: SAE90
10oF [-12oC]↓	: SAE80

Dimensions
Wheelbase:	80 inches 203 cm
Length:	130.5 inches 331 cm
Width:	65 inches 165 cm
Height (steering wheel):	63 inches 160 cm
Height (hood):	57.35 inches 145 cm
Weight:	5,308 lbs 2407 kg
Clearance (front axle):	19.5 inches 49 cm
Clearance (drawbar):	13.13 inches 33 cm