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| Model history | |
|---|---|
| Model introduced | 1945 |
| Model discontinued | 1952 |
| Model status | Discontinued |
| Engine Specification | |
| Engine make | Ford or Perkins |
| Power hp | 45 |
| Power kW | 34 |
| Cooling system | Water |
| Transmission Details | |
| Transmission type | Unknown |
| Drive | 2WD |
| Linkage Category | Unknown |
| Plow rating | Unknown |
The Fordson Major Model E27N Tractor was introduced in 1945 and produced till 1952.
Specifications[]
The E27N retained the Model N's 28.5 h.p. petrol and tractor vaporizing oil (TVO) side-valve engine that was fitted with cast iron pistons, splash feed lubrication, magneto ignition and a hand starting handle. The transmission was re-designed with a single-plate clutch, crown wheel differential, spur gear final drive and independent drum rear wheel brakes but the Model N gearbox was retained. There was an option of standard or high speed transmission versions, giving a top speed of 4.2 m.p.h.or 7.5 m.p.h. respectively. To differentiate between them the tractors with the low top gear had a green spot or if fitted with the optional higher gear a r ed spot was painted on the transmission case.
The tractors were painted in a dark blue, with orange wheels. The tractors had an improved hydraulic lift system fitted, and Ford worked with several manufacturers to develop a new range of implements to go with the tractors.
From 1947 the option of a Perkins P6 Diesel engine of 45 hp (34 kW) was offered, as farmers started to move from petrol to diesel. These models have a chrome badge of "4 rings intersecting a square stood on a corner" fitted to the radiator grill. This was a factory option but some models were retro fitted by dealers later or by farmers using conversion kits.
Options[]
Fordson E27N fitted with Perkins P6 at Harewood House Steam Rally 2008, tractor presented in as is condition, imported from Canada
- Agricultural version - Std model, various changes and options during its production run.
- Petrol/paraffin - Steel lug wheels
- Petrol/Paraffin - Rubber tyres
- Diesel P6 TA
- Industrial Tractor - Drawbar with cushioning spring, No PTO, No Linkage, Windshield/canopy
Variations/ conversions[]
- Row Crop (Tricycle) version not offered but Bettinson did a single front wheel conversion kit.
- Some machine were used as the basis for other machines such as loading shovels by Chaseside.
- "County Commercial Cars Company" also build some tracked conversions.
- Barford & Perkins - Roller conversion
- Muir-Hill - dumper conversions
- Roadless - Half track conversions
Production/serial Nos.[]
Till may 1950 on RH side of Engine block, then on the Flywheel housing[1]
- 1945 - 980250
- 1946 - 993498 (after 996341 drawbar changed)
- 1947 - 1018978
- 1948 - 1054094
- 1949 - 1104657
- 1950 - 1138235
- 1951 - 1180610
- 1952 - 1216575 to 1216990 (last built)
Preserved machines[]
At Llandudno Transport Festival 2008
There are a lot of preserved machines about, some have been restored to a condition far superior to how they left the factory.
Please list any known examples of this model of tractor;
- 507 UXM - sn 1018870 at Newark Vintage Tractor and Heritage Show 2008
- 915 UYL+ - at Birdingbury Country Show near Coventry 2016
- EC 7?91 - at Belvoir Castle Steam Festival 2008 (number part obscured) ?
- BSK 412 - at Masham Steam Engine and Fair Organ Rally 2009
- EAS 851 - at Kettering Vintage Rally and Steam Fayre 2008
- HAS 291 - at Masham Steam Engine and Fair Organ Rally 2009
- LVT 100+ - at Llandudno Transport Festival
- ORF 58+ - Industrial model at Duncombe Park Steam Rally 2009
- USY 143+ - at Birdingbury Country Show near Coventry 2016
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| Make + Model No. | Reg No. (if known) |
Serial No. | Build-Date | Engine-Type/Make | Owner (if known) |
Photo | Were seen/Featured in | Other info |
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| Fordson Major | 507 UXM | sn1018870 | date | engine | owner ? | 
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at Newark Vintage Tractor and Heritage Show 2008 | notes |
| Fordson Major | EC 7?91+ (number part obscured) |
sn | date | engine | owner ? | 
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Belvoir Castle Steam Festival 2008 | notes |
| Fordson Major | BSK 412 | sn | date | Perkins P6 | owner ? | 
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at Masham Steam Engine and Fair Organ Rally 2009 | Perkins Conversion |
| Fordson Major | EAS 851 | sn | date | engine | owner ? | 
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at Holcot Steam Rally + Kettering 2008 | notes |
| Fordson Major | HAS 291 | sn | date | engine | owner ? | 
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Masham Steam Engine and Fair Organ Rally 2009 | Fitted with Carco winch |
| Fordson Major | LVT 100+ | sn | date | engine | owner ? |
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at Llandudno Transport Festival 2008 | notes |
| Fordson Major (Industrial) | ORF 58+ | sn | date | engine | owner ? | 
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at Duncombe Park Steam Rally 2009 | Industrial model |
| Fordson Major | UAS 767 | sn ? | date | engine | owner ? | 
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A Welland Steam and Country Rally 2012 | notes |
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Specials[]
A rare Roadless Halftrack at the Roadless 90th event in 2009
- A Roadless Halftrack Major - 'The Rattler' at Roadless 90
- Roadless no. 4868 a Roadless Fulltrack conversion as a restoration project seen at Roadless 90
See Also[]
References[]
- ↑ Tractor & Machinery Magazine, Jan 2006
- Various articles in T&M magazine
- Perkins Conversions by Alan T Condie.
- Ford Tractor Conversions by Stuart Gibbard.
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