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Fordson Dexta vs Fordson E1A New Major

Verdict: Fordson Dexta vs Fordson E1A New Major

The Fordson Dexta and the Fordson E1A New Major are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Fordson E1A New Major leads on rated power with 35 hp against 31 hp. Fordson E1A New Major is the lighter machine (2,407 kg vs 2,980 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Fordson E1A New Major holds more fuel (68.1 L vs 31.8 L) for longer stints between fills. Fordson Dexta is the newer design (1958 vs 1952). In short: choose the Fordson E1A New Major for outright pulling power, or the Fordson Dexta if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.

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Fit & specs
Fordson Dexta Tractor
Fordson
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Fordson E1A New Major Tractor
Fordson
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
31 hp
35 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
Overview
Manufacturer
Fordson (a part of Ford)Reference
Fordson (a part of Ford)Reference
Gear 1 used for pull test.Reference
Three speeds, plus reverse, in two ranges.Reference
Original price
$3,417Reference
Engine
Fuel tank
43.1 LReference
63.6 LReference
Engine
23.9 kWReference
Drawbar (claimed)
17.2 kWReference
22.4 kWReference
Plows
3Reference
Drawbar (tested)
20.2 kWReference
25.5 kWReference
Displacement
2.2 LReference
3.6 LReference
Bore/Stroke
87 x 92 mmReference
100 x 115 mmReference
Power
23.9 kWReference
Air cleaner
oil bathReference
Compression
6:1Reference
16.0 : 1Reference
Rated RPM
2000Reference
1600Reference
Torque
126.1 NmReference
Torque RPM
1200Reference
Firing order
1-3-4-2Reference
1-2-4-3Reference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Oil capacity
6.8 LReference
20.4 LReference
Oil change
200 hReference
Coolant capacity
6.5 LReference
11.7 LReference
Intake valve clearance
0.254 mmReference
Exhaust valve clearance
0.152 mmReference
Sparkplug
Champion L10Reference
Sparkplug gap
0.787 mmReference
Power at rated engine speed
23.4 kWReference
Max power
20.2 kWReference
22.4 kWReference
Aux. fuel
4.5 LReference
Belt (tested)
28.7 kWReference
Belt power (max)
25.0 kWReference
Transmission
Gears
6 forward and 2 reverseReference
6 forward and 2 reverseReference
Clutch
dry discReference
dry discReference
Type
gearReference
Oil type
[-12oC]Reference
90oF [32oC]↑
: SAE140Reference
90o↔10oF [32o↔-12oC]
: SAE90Reference
10oF [-12oC]↓
: SAE80Reference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)
23.4 kWReference
26.1 kWReference
PTO (tested)
23.4 kWReference
Pump flow
16.7 lpmReference
Rear Type
IReference
IIReference
Rear PTO
live optional (2-stage clutch)Reference
liveReference
Rear PTO Type
540Reference
540Reference
Power at rated PTO speed
19.4 kWReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
180 cmReference
203 cmReference
Weight
2980 to 3300 poundsReference
2407 kgReference
Front tire
5.50-16Reference
7.50-16Reference
Rear tire
12.4-28Reference
14-30Reference
Ag front
4.00-19Reference
7.50-16Reference
Ag rear
10-28Reference
14-30Reference
Length
307 cmReference
331 cmReference
Width
163 cmReference
165 cmReference
Height (steering wheel)
137 cmReference
160 cmReference
Height (hood)
118 cmReference
145 cmReference
Clearance (front axle)
53 cmReference
49 cmReference
Clearance (rear axle)
30 cmReference
Shipping
1351 kgReference
Operating
1496 kgReference
Ballasted
2721 kgReference
Clearance (drawbar)
33 cmReference
Dexta Serial Number Location
Dexta Serial Numbers
1957
957E 1Reference
1412409Reference
1958
957E 144Reference
1458381Reference
1959
957E 22558Reference
1960
957E 44432Reference
1961
09A 312001Reference
1962
09B 702592Reference
1963
09D 900001Reference
1964
09D 907332Reference
Final
09D 928248Reference
Electrical
Ground
positiveReference
positiveReference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Test results
Fuel use
6.1 l/hourReference
Max pull
1978 kgReference
2275 kgReference
Belt fuel use (max)
12.5 l/hourReference
New Major Serial Numbers
1951
1217101Reference
1952
1217104Reference
1953
1247381Reference
1954
1276857Reference
1955
1322525Reference
1956
1371418Reference
Location:
Serial number plate on the battery box bulkhead. Serial number cut into the flywheel flange on the left or the right side of the engine below the head (late models). (early models)Reference

Fit score weighs budget, operation size, crop match and data confidence against the details above. It’s guidance, not advice — always confirm with a dealer demo.

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