Compare/Fordson Dexta vs Fordson Farm Major

Fordson Dexta vs Fordson Farm Major

Verdict: Fordson Dexta vs Fordson Farm Major

The Fordson Dexta and the Fordson Farm Major are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Fordson Farm Major leads on rated power with 42 hp against 31 hp. Fordson Farm Major is the newer design (1959 vs 1958). In short: choose the Fordson Farm 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

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Fordson

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

31 hp

42 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

Fordson (a part of Ford)Reference

Gear 1 used for pull test.Reference

Three gears, plus reverse, with high and low ranges.Reference

Steering

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powerReference

Engine

Fuel tank

43.1 LReference

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Engine

23.9 kWReference

31.3 kWReference

Drawbar (claimed)

17.2 kWReference

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Plows

3Reference

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Drawbar (tested)

20.2 kWReference

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Displacement

2.2 LReference

3.6 LReference

Bore/Stroke

87 x 92 mmReference

100 x 115 mmReference

Power

23.9 kWReference

31.3 kWReference

Air cleaner

oil bathReference

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Compression

6:1Reference

16:1Reference

Rated RPM

2000Reference

1600Reference

Torque

126.1 NmReference

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Torque RPM

1200Reference

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Firing order

1-3-4-2Reference

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Starter volts

12Reference

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Oil capacity

6.8 LReference

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Oil change

200 hReference

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Coolant capacity

6.5 LReference

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Intake valve clearance

0.254 mmReference

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Exhaust valve clearance

0.152 mmReference

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Sparkplug

Champion L10Reference

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Sparkplug gap

0.787 mmReference

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Power at rated engine speed

23.4 kWReference

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Max power

20.2 kWReference

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Starter type

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electricReference

Transmission

Gears

6 forward and 2 reverseReference

Clutch

dry discReference

Type

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gearReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

23.4 kWReference

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PTO (tested)

23.4 kWReference

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Pump flow

16.7 lpmReference

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Rear Type

IReference

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Rear PTO

live optional (2-stage clutch)Reference

liveReference

Rear PTO Type

540Reference

Power at rated PTO speed

19.4 kWReference

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Dimensions

Wheelbase

180 cmReference

203 cmReference

Weight

2980 to 3300 poundsReference

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Front tire

5.50-16Reference

6.00x16Reference

Rear tire

12.4-28Reference

12x28Reference

Ag front

4.00-19Reference

7.50x16Reference

Ag rear

10-28Reference

14x28Reference

Length

307 cmReference

331 cmReference

Width

163 cmReference

180 cmReference

Height (steering wheel)

137 cmReference

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Height (hood)

118 cmReference

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Clearance (front axle)

53 cmReference

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Clearance (rear axle)

30 cmReference

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Shipping

1351 kgReference

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Operating

1496 kgReference

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Ballasted

2721 kgReference

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Height

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159 cmReference

Dexta Serial Number Location

Dexta Serial Numbers

1957

957E 1Reference

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1958

957E 144Reference

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1959

957E 22558Reference

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1960

957E 44432Reference

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1961

09A 312001Reference

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1962

09B 702592Reference

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1963

09D 900001Reference

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1964

09D 907332Reference

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Final

09D 928248Reference

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Electrical

Ground

positiveReference

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Battery volts

12Reference

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Test results

Fuel use

6.1 l/hourReference

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Max pull

1978 kgReference

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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.