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Fordson Super Dexta

Production ended · 2WD

PTO power · tested

38.8 hp

Weight
3,510 lb
Engines
2 Diesel
Built
no record
Price new
no record

Power

Engine45 hp unspecified
PTO38.8 hp tested
Drawbar32.2 hp tested
Listed power39 hp engine basis

Engines

Ford-Perkins 2.5L 3-cyl dieselDiesel · 3 cyl153 ci
Ford 2.5L 3-cyl dieselDiesel · 3 cyl153 ci
Engine details
Ford-Perkins 2.5L 3-cyl diesel
Bore × stroke
3.6 in × 5 in
Rated speed
2,200 rpm
Rated power
39 hp
Compression
17.4:1
Cooling
liquid-cooled
Firing order
1-2-3
Notes
The original engine, used on the Super Dexta through mid-1963.
Ford 2.5L 3-cyl diesel
Bore × stroke
3.6 in × 5 in
Rated speed
2,250 rpm
Rated power
45 hp
Compression
17.4:1
Cooling
liquid-cooled
Firing order
1-2-3
Notes
The upgraded engine was used on the New Super Dexta, available in June 1963. Starting with tractor serial number 09C-916556.

Transmissions

6-speed unsynchronized gearunsynchronized gear6F / 2R

Weight

Weight3,510 lb operating
Ballasted6,030 lb

Dimensions

Wheelbase71 in
Length118 in
Width64.5 in
Height54 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 voltage6 V
Batteries2
Groundpositive

Production

FactoriesDagenham, England
Built byFordson (a part of Ford)

Serial numbers

Lip of flange connecting engine and clutch, left side of tractor

YearFirst serial
196209B 710530
196309B 731454
196309C 900001
196409D 907332
Final09D 928248

Literature

  • Industrial Tractors and Equipment Ford, 1964
  • New 2000 Super Dexta Ford, 1963