Head to head · Utility

Fordson Dexta vs Fordson Major E27N

Image not recorded
FordsonModel A

Fordson Dexta

Utility

power
32 hp
displacement
144 ci
Cylinders
3
Forward gears
6
Full Dexta specs
Image not recorded
FordsonModel B

Fordson Major E27N

Utility

power
27 hp
displacement
267 ci
Cylinders
4
Forward gears
3
Full Major E27N specs
FordsonFordson Dexta
vs
FordsonFordson Major E27N

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 3,933–5,720

Engine Power

▲ Dexta higher · +5 hp (+19%)
Dexta32 hp
Major E27N27 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

Dexta is in the 24th percentile; Major E27N is in the 19th · 5,383 models

Engine Displacement

▲ Major E27N higher · +123 ci (+85%)
Dexta144 ci
Major E27N267 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

Dexta is in the 36th percentile; Major E27N is in the 74th · 5,580 models

Cylinders

▲ Major E27N higher · +1 (+33%)
Dexta3
Major E27N4
Median Utility Tractor4

Dexta is in the 23rd percentile; Major E27N is in the 50th · 5,720 models

Forward Gears

▲ Dexta higher · +3 (+100%)
Dexta6
Major E27N3
Median Utility Tractor12

Dexta is in the 11th percentile; Major E27N is in the 3rd · 4,941 models

Dexta (A)Major E27N (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecFordson DextaFordson Major E27NDifference
ManufacturerFordsonFordsonSame
ModelDextaMajor E27N—
CategoryUtilityUtilitySame

Engine

SpecFordson DextaFordson Major E27NDifference
ManufacturerFord-PerkinsFord—
ModelFord-Perkins F3.144Not recorded—
Power Output32hp27hp▲ Dexta+5 hp · +19%
Rated RPM2,000RPM1,200RPM▲ Dexta+800 RPM · +67%
Cylinders34▲ Major E27N+1 · +33%
Displacement144ci267ci▲ Major E27N+123 ci · +85%
Bore3.5in4.1in▲ Major E27N+0.6 in · +17%
Stroke5in5inSame

Transmission

SpecFordson DextaFordson Major E27NDifference
TypeGearGear type—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecFordson DextaFordson Major E27NDifference
Length121in133in▲ Major E27N+12 in · +10%
Width64.2in65in▲ Major E27N+0.8 in · +1%
Height53.9in81.9in▲ Major E27N+28 in · +52%
Operating Weight3,307lb4,343lb▲ Major E27N+1,036 lb · +31%

Hydraulics

SpecFordson DextaFordson Major E27NDifference
Steering TypeManualManualSame

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecFordson DextaFordson Major E27NDifference
TypeOptional Transmission or Live PTOTransmission—
Speed 1540rpm540rpmSame

Hitch & Towing

SpecFordson DextaFordson Major E27NDifference
Hitch TypeCategory INot recorded—

Chassis & Drive

SpecFordson DextaFordson Major E27NDifference
Chassis Type4x24x2Same
Drive Type2WD2WDSame
Steering TypeManualManualSame
Brake TypeDifferential mechanical expanding shoeMechanical drum—

Electrical

SpecFordson DextaFordson Major E27NDifference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecFordson DextaFordson Major E27NDifference
Coolant2.3gal12gal▲ Major E27N+9.7 gal · +422%

Operator Station

SpecFordson DextaFordson Major E27NDifference
TypeOpen operator stationOpen—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 55 hp
A · 24th percentile (32 hp)B · 19th percentile (27 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 183 ci
A · 36th percentile (144 ci)B · 74th percentile (267 ci)

Cylinders

median 4
A · 23rd percentile (3)B · 50th percentile (4)

Forward Gears

median 12
A · 11th percentile (6)B · 3rd percentile (3)

Operating Weight

median 5,303 lb
A · 27th percentile (3,307 lb)B · 41st percentile (4,343 lb)
A · DextaB · Major E27NMedian Utility Tractor
Full spec pageFordson DextaFull spec pageFordson Major E27N