Fordson Dexta

Last Updated: September 2024

Overview

The Fordson Dexta is a utility tractor made from 1957 to 1964. It's a small, simple tractor that's good for many farm jobs. The Dexta has a 2-wheel drive system and manual steering, which makes it easy to control. It has a gear transmission with 6 forward gears and 2 reverse gears, giving farmers options for different tasks.

The Dexta is powered by a Ford-Perkins F3.144 diesel engine. This engine has 3 cylinders and is liquid-cooled to keep it running smoothly. It produces 32 horsepower, which is below average for tractors but enough for many farm jobs. The engine size is also below average, but it's designed to be efficient. The tractor weighs 3,307 pounds, making it lighter than many other tractors. This can be good for working in softer ground. The Dexta has a Category I hitch, which lets it use many different tools. It also has an optional PTO (Power Take-Off) that can run at 540 rpm, useful for powering other farm equipment.

Key Specifications

Category: Utility

Power Output: 32 hp (23.9 kW)

Transmission: Gear

Drive Type: 2WD

Operating Weight: 3307 lb (1500 kg)

Fuel Type: Diesel

Fordson Dexta vs. Similar Tractors

Power Output

The Power Output for the Fordson Dexta is Below Average. It is greater than 27% of similar Utility tractors in our database.

Horsepower distribution of Utility tractors

(across 4.7K+ tractors in our database)

Operating Weight

The Operating Weight for the Fordson Dexta is Average. It is greater than 30% of similar Utility tractors in our database.

Operating weight distribution of Utility tractors

(across 4.4K+ tractors in our database)

Engine Displacement

The Engine Displacement for the Fordson Dexta is Average. It is greater than 40% of similar Utility tractors in our database.

Engine displacement distribution of Utility tractors

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Engine Rated RPM

The Engine Rated RPM for the Fordson Dexta is Poor. It is greater than 9% of similar Utility tractors in our database.

Engine rated RPM distribution of Utility tractors