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Fordson Dexta

Production ended · 2WD

PTO power · claimed

31.4 hp

Weight
3,300 lb
Engines
2 Diesel · Gasoline
Built
no record
Price new
no record

Power

Engine32 hp unspecified
PTO31.4 hp claimed
Drawbar23 hp claimed
Drawbar, tested27 hp
Listed power32 hp engine basis
Plows rated3

Engines

Ford-Perkins 2.4L 3-cyl dieselDiesel · 3 cyl144 ci
Standard 2.2L 4-cyl gasolineGasoline · 4 cyl133 ci
Engine details
Ford-Perkins 2.4L 3-cyl diesel
Bore × stroke
3.5 in × 5 in
Rated speed
2,000 rpm
Rated power
32 hp
Torque
93 lb·ft at 1,200 rpm
Compression
16.5:1
Cooling
liquid-cooled
Firing order
1-2-3
Standard 2.2L 4-cyl gasoline
Bore × stroke
3.43 in × 3.62 in
Compression
6:1
Cooling
liquid-cooled inline
Firing order
1-3-4-2
Notes
4-cylinder 8-valve

Transmissions

6-speed6F / 2R

Weight

Weight3,300 lb operating
Shipping2,980 lb
Ballasted6,000 lb

Dimensions

Wheelbase71 in
Length118.5 in
Width64.5 in
Front axle clearance21 in
Rear axle clearance12 in

Capacities

Fuel tank8.4 gal

Hydraulics

Pump flow4.4 gpm

Hitch

Rear hitch categoryI
Rear lift capacityno record

PTO

Rear PTOtransmission
Rear PTO speeds540

Chassis

Drive2WD
SteeringManual steering
BrakesDifferential mechanical expanding shoe brakes
CabOpen operator station

Tires

Front5.50-16
Rear12.4-28

Electrical

System voltage12 V
Groundpositive

Production

FactoriesDagenham, England
Built byFordson (a part of Ford)

Serial numbers

Lip of bell flange between engine and clutch, left side of tractor

YearFirst serial
1957957E 1
1958957E 144
1959957E 22558
1960957E 44432
1961957E 71921
1961957E 312001
196109A 312001
196209B 702592
196309C 732031
196309D 900001
196409D 907332
Final09D 928248

Literature

  • Fordson Dexta Diesel Tractor 1961
  • Super Major och Dexta Ford, 1966