Head to head · Utility

Fordson Major E27N vs John Deere 3005

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FordsonModel A

Fordson Major E27N

Utility

power
27 hp
displacement
267 ci
Cylinders
4
Forward gears
3
Full Major E27N specs
John Deere 3005 Tractor
John DeereModel B

John Deere 3005

Utility

power
27 hp
displacement
81.2 ci
Cylinders
3
Forward gears
8
Full 3005 specs
FordsonFordson Major E27N
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John DeereJohn Deere 3005

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 3,933–5,720

Engine Power

= Effectively tied
Major E27N27 hp
300527 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

Major E27N is in the 19th percentile; 3005 is in the 19th · 5,383 models

Engine Displacement

▲ Major E27N higher · +186 ci (+229%)
Major E27N267 ci
300581.2 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

Major E27N is in the 74th percentile; 3005 is in the 13th · 5,580 models

Cylinders

▲ Major E27N higher · +1 (+33%)
Major E27N4
30053
Median Utility Tractor4

Major E27N is in the 50th percentile; 3005 is in the 23rd · 5,720 models

Forward Gears

▲ 3005 higher · +5 (+167%)
Major E27N3
30058
Median Utility Tractor12

Major E27N is in the 3rd percentile; 3005 is in the 23rd · 4,941 models

Major E27N (A)3005 (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecFordson Major E27NJohn Deere 3005Difference
ManufacturerFordsonJohn Deere—
ModelMajor E27N3005—
CategoryUtilityUtilitySame

Engine

SpecFordson Major E27NJohn Deere 3005Difference
ManufacturerFordYanmar—
ModelNot recorded3TNV82A—
Power Output27hp27hpSame
Rated RPM1,200RPM2,700RPM▲ 3005+1,500 RPM · +125%
Cylinders43▲ Major E27N+1 · +33%
Displacement267ci81.2ci▲ Major E27N+186 ci · +229%
Bore4.1in3.2in▲ Major E27N+0.9 in · +28%
Stroke5in3.3in▲ Major E27N+1.7 in · +52%

Transmission

SpecFordson Major E27NJohn Deere 3005Difference
TypeGear typeSliding gear—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecFordson Major E27NJohn Deere 3005Difference
Length133in87.8in▲ Major E27N+45.2 in · +51%
Width65in53.9in▲ Major E27N+11.1 in · +21%
Height81.9in81.9inSame
Operating Weight4,343lb3,262lb▲ Major E27N+1,081 lb · +33%

Hydraulics

SpecFordson Major E27NJohn Deere 3005Difference
System TypeNot recordedOpen center—
Steering TypeManualManualSame

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecFordson Major E27NJohn Deere 3005Difference
TypeTransmissionLive with two stage clutch—
Speed 1540rpm540rpmSame

Hitch & Towing

SpecFordson Major E27NJohn Deere 3005Difference
Hitch TypeNot recordedCategory I—
Hitch CategoryNot recordedCategory 1—
Hitch PositionNot recordedRear—
Hitch CapacityNot recorded816lb—

Chassis & Drive

SpecFordson Major E27NJohn Deere 3005Difference
Chassis Type4x2Not recorded—
Drive Type2WDNot recorded—
Steering TypeManualManualSame
Brake TypeMechanical drumDry shoe—

Electrical

SpecFordson Major E27NJohn Deere 3005Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecFordson Major E27NJohn Deere 3005Difference
Coolant12gal1.3gal▲ Major E27N+10.7 gal · +823%

Operator Station

SpecFordson Major E27NJohn Deere 3005Difference
TypeOpenOpen with two-post ROPS—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

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

Engine Displacement

median 183 ci
A · 74th percentile (267 ci)B · 13th percentile (81.2 ci)

Cylinders

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

Forward Gears

median 12
A · 3rd percentile (3)B · 23rd percentile (8)

Operating Weight

median 5,303 lb
A · 41st percentile (4,343 lb)B · 26th percentile (3,262 lb)
A · Major E27NB · 3005Median Utility Tractor
Full spec pageFordson Major E27NFull spec pageJohn Deere 3005