Compare/Fordson Dexta vs Fordson Fordson F

Fordson Dexta vs Fordson Fordson F

Verdict: Fordson Dexta vs Fordson Fordson F

The Fordson Dexta and the Fordson Fordson F are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Fordson Dexta leads on rated power with 31 hp against 20 hp. Fordson Fordson F is the lighter machine (1,324 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 Fordson F holds more fuel (79.5 L vs 31.8 L) for longer stints between fills. Fordson Dexta is the newer design (1958 vs 1917). In short: choose the Fordson Dexta for outright pulling power, or the Fordson Fordson F if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.

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Fordson

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Fordson

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

31 hp

20 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

Fordson (a part of Ford)Reference

Gear 1 used for pull test.Reference

Kerosene 3-speed 2WDJune 21 - 28, 1926Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 124 fileReference

Factories

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Cork, IrelandReference

Total built

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7,597 (Ireland)Reference

Engine

Fuel tank

43.1 LReference

79.5 LReference

Engine

23.9 kWReference

14.9 kWReference

Drawbar (claimed)

17.2 kWReference

7.5 kWReference

Plows

3Reference

2 (14-inch)Reference

Drawbar (tested)

20.2 kWReference

9.2 kWReference

Displacement

2.2 LReference

4.1 LReference

Bore/Stroke

87 x 92 mmReference

102 x 127 mmReference

Power

23.9 kWReference

14.9 kWReference

Air cleaner

oil bathReference

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Compression

6:1Reference

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Rated RPM

2000Reference

1000Reference

Torque

126.1 NmReference

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Torque RPM

1200Reference

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Firing order

1-3-4-2Reference

1-2-4-3Reference

Starter volts

12Reference

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Oil capacity

6.8 LReference

14.2 LReference

Oil change

200 hReference

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Coolant capacity

6.5 LReference

45.4 LReference

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

9.2 kWReference

Belt (tested)

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16.6 kWReference

Belt power (max)

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16.6 kWReference

Transmission

Gears

6 forward and 2 reverseReference

3 forward and 1 reverseReference

Clutch

dry discReference

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Type

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constant mesh gearReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

23.4 kWReference

14.9 kWReference

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

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Rear PTO Type

540Reference

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Power at rated PTO speed

19.4 kWReference

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Dimensions

Wheelbase

180 cmReference

160 cmReference

Weight

2980 to 3300 poundsReference

1324 kgReference

Front tire

5.50-16Reference

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Rear tire

12.4-28Reference

42x12Reference

Ag front

4.00-19Reference

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Ag rear

10-28Reference

42x12 (steel)Reference

Length

307 cmReference

259 cmReference

Width

163 cmReference

160 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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139 cmReference

Ground clearance

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29 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

971 kgReference

Belt fuel use (max)

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9.5 l/hourReference

Fordson F Serial Number Location

Fordson F Serial Numbers

1917

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1 (USA)Reference

1918

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260 (USA)Reference

1919

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63001 (Ireland)Reference

1920

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65001 (Ireland)Reference

1921

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108230 (Ireland)Reference

1922

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109673 (Ireland)Reference

1923

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268583 (USA)Reference

1924

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370351 (USA)Reference

1925

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455360 (USA)Reference

1926

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557608 (USA)Reference

1927

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629830 (USA)Reference

Capacities

Diameter

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24 cmReference

RPM

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1000Reference

Speed

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755.90 meters/minReference

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.