Fordson E1A Major

Fordson E1A Major
Model history
Model introduced	1951
Model discontinued	1964
Model status	Discontinued
No. produced	Unknown
Preceded by	E27N Major
Superseded by	Ford 1000 series
Engine Specification
Engine make	Ford
Fuel type	Diesel
Power hp	40
Power kW	29.6
Governed rpm	{{{governedrpm}}}
Displacement cu in /(litre)	218 cu inch (3.6 litre) (Disel & TVO); 197 cu inch (3.26 litre) (Petrol)
Cooling system	Water
Naturally aspirated, Turbo or Supercharged	NA
Transmission Details
Transmission type	Unknown
Gearbox make	Ford
Forward	6
Reverse	1
Drive	2-WD
General Data
Linkage Category	Cat I, Cat II or Cat III
Tractor Dimensions
Weight (nominal) lb/kg	2406 kg
Other info
Factories	Dagenham, Essex, England
Plow rating	Unknown
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For earlier E27N model, see Fordson E27N Major.

The Fordson E1A Major was built by Ford of Britain from 1951 to 1964 in Dagenham, Essex, England.

Model History[]

For Company history see

Main article: Ford

The Fordson Major E1A Tractor was launched in 1951 at the Smithfield Royal Show.

New Major[]

Design begun in 1944 to replace the old E27N model which dated from the 1920s. The plan being to have one basic engine that would be built in diesel, petrol, or vaporising oil versions. The new tractor was in the 40 h.p. range with a totally new overhead valve engine. To equalize the power, the diesel model had a bore that was larger to increase engine capacity from 3,260 to 3,604 cc. The tractor was larger and heavier than the Fordson E27N it replaced. The transmission was a six forward and twin reverse gear model actuated by a single plate clutch fitted with spur gear final drive, and optional side mounted belt pulley.

Power Major[]

Introduced in 1958 with several improvements;

Super Major[]

The Fordson Super Major Tractor replaced the Power Major in 1960. This major upgrade of the E1A range was to be the last . The introduction of "Qualitrol", flow control and position control hydraulic system was a significant improvement over previous models. Engine power was increased to 54 h.p., disc brakes added, and a differential lock.

In 1962 the former blue and orange colour scheme was changed for a new livery of mainly blue with white grill, mudguards and wheels as the lead up to the colour scheme used on the 100 range that was to follow.

Conversions[]

Roadless Fordson Super Major X218 XUC at Bath - DSC01607 — A Immaculately restored Fordson Super major with Roadless 4-wd conversion s/n 2123 on display at the Bath and Southwest Tractor show in 2009

Roadless Fordson Major no — Fordson Major Roadless

Roadless started to build 4-wheel drive versions, by fitting a powered front axle and a transfer box to obtain power from the drive train.

County also built 4-wheel drive versions and Crawler tracked versions.

Other manufactures used the skid units (Engine and Gear box-axle assembly to build custom machines out of. The most notable being the Doe Triple D tractor.

Timeline[]

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Factory locations[]

Specification[]

See Infobox for basic details Available in Petrol, Petrol/TVO or Diesel fuel versions

Variations and Options[]

Side mounted belt pulley
Optional hydraulic linkage
Industrial versions

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Serial Numbers Information[]

Serial Numbers and Year of Manufacture data^[1]
Year	Serial run	Number Built	Notes (Total built xyz).
1950			First built
1951
1952
1953
1954
1955
1956
1957
1958
1959
1960
1961
1962
1963
1964			Last built No.
1964	serial no	Number built	Notes

Preserved Machines[]

As many people grew up with these on farms, as well as the Ferguson TE20, it makes them a popular choice for collectors first tractor, and there are a lot of old ones about as they were kept for yard tractors and odd jobs, or many remained on smaller farms which have only recently replaced them with more modern tractors with cabs and other luxuries. They were built in the 10,000's as farms looked to replace the pre war models, or move to a bigger machine in the 50's & 60s.

List of Preserved Fordson E1A Major and Diesel Major tractors (pre performance/power & super versions)
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Make + Model No.	Reg No. (if known)	Serial No. (if known)	Build-Date	Engine-Type/Make	Owner (if known)	Were seen/Featured (exhibit no.)	Other info
Fordson Major	NSV 157+	?	195?	Ford	?	Photo on Flickr
Fordson Major Diesel	896 XUL+	?	1954	Ford	T. Payne, Suffolk	Woolpit Steam (34)	supplied new by Mann Egerton 1/1/1954 (age related reg. number)
Fordson Major Diesel	HGV 59+	?	1955	Ford 45 hp	S. Ruddock, Suffolk	Woolpit Steam (36)	-
Fordson Major E1A Diesel	Q231 PES+	?	1955	Ford 37 hp	D. Filby, Norfolk	Woolpit Steam (35)	-
Fordson Major Diesel	384 UXL+	?	1956	Ford	J. Wise, Rippon	Masham Steam Rally (7-42)	Restored



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List of Preserved Fordson Power Major tractors
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List of Preserved Fordson Super Major tractors
view • talk • edit Make + Model No.	Reg No. (if known)	Serial No. (if known)	Build-Date	Engine-Type/Make	Owner (if known)	Were seen/Featured (exhibit no.)	Other info
Fordson Super Major	BOO 504	unknown	196?	Ford	?	Fred Knight and Friends	Early colour scheme
Fordson Super Major	671 ENG	?	1963	Ford	M. Garnham Norfolk	(37) Woolpit Steam	-




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Customised or Modified Special's[]

A lot of Fordson Majors have been Customised by adding 6 Cylinder engines or bigger & other modifications for use as tractor Pullers. (Please list these separately below).

List of Preserved Customised Fordson Major tractors
(6-cylinder conversions & Tractor pullers etc)
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