fordson dexta
 | 1958 - 1961
Utility tractor | 1958 - 1961 | Utility tractor |
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1958 - 1961 | |||
Utility tractor | |||
1958 - 1961 | |
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Utility tractor |
Production | |
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Manufacturer | Fordson (a part of Ford) |
Utility tractor | |
Built in Dagenham, England | |
The gasoline version of the Dexta was produced in much smaller numbers than the diesel verion. The Dexta was sold in the United States as the Diesel 2000. A narrow model (52-inch width) as well as an industrial model, and a Dexta Special (Germany) were made. | |
Fordson Dexta Engines | |
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Ford-Perkins 2.4L 3-cyl diesel | |
Standard 2.2L 4-cyl gasoline | |
Fuel tank | 8.4 gal (diesel)
31.8 L |
| 11.4 gal (gasoline)
43.1 L |
Engine details ...  | |
Fordson Dexta Transmission | |
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6-speed | |
Transmission details ...  |
Fordson Dexta Power | |
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Engine | 32 hp
23.9 kW |
Drawbar (claimed) | 23.0 hp
17.2 kW |
PTO (claimed) | 31.41 hp
23.4 kW |
Plows | 3 |
Drawbar (tested) | 27.03 hp
20.2 kW |
PTO (tested) | 31.41 hp
23.4 kW |
Performance test details ...  | |
Mechanical | |
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Two-wheel drive | |
Manual steering | |
Differential mechanical expanding shoe brakes | |
Open operator station. |
Photos | |
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Fordson Dexta photos...  |
Hydraulics | |
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Pump flow | 4.42 gpm
16.7 lpm |
Tractor hitch | |
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Rear Type | I |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Rear PTO | transmission |
| live optional (2-stage clutch) |
Rear PTO Type | 540 |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Wheelbase | 71 inches
180 cm |
Weight | 2980 to 3300 pounds |
Front tire | 5.50-16 |
Rear tire | 12.4-28 |
Full dimensions and tires ...  | |
Dexta Serial Number Location | |
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 | |
Lip of bell flange between engine and clutch, left side of tractor |
Dexta Serial Numbers | |
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1957 | 957E 1 |
1958 | 957E 144 |
1959 | 957E 22558 |
1960 | 957E 44432 |
1961 | 957E 71921 |
1961 | 957E 312001 |
1961 | 09A 312001 |
1962 | 09B 702592 |
1963 | 09C 732031 |
1963 | 09D 900001 |
1964 | 09D 907332 |
Final | 09D 928248 |
FAQ: How to read a serial number table. | |
Electrical | |
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Ground | positive |
Battery volts | 12 |
References | |
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Fordson Dexta Diesel Tractor published in 1961 | |
Super Major och Dexta published in 1966, by Ford |
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