Compare/Fordson Dexta vs Fordson Fordson N

Fordson Dexta vs Fordson Fordson N

Verdict: Fordson Dexta vs Fordson Fordson N

The Fordson Dexta and the Fordson Fordson N are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Fordson Dexta leads on rated power with 31 hp against 26 hp. Fordson Fordson N is the lighter machine (1,632 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 Dexta is the newer design (1958 vs 1929). In short: choose the Fordson Dexta for outright pulling power, or the Fordson Fordson N if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.

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Fordson

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Fordson

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Best match

Clear

Rated power

31 hp

26 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

Fordson (a part of Ford)Reference

Gear 1 used for pull test.Reference

Gear 2 used for power test.Reference

Factories

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Dagenham, EnglandReference

Original price

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GBP245 (1935 rubber )Reference

Engine

Fuel tank

43.1 LReference

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Engine

23.9 kWReference

19.4 kWReference

Drawbar (claimed)

17.2 kWReference

11.2 kWReference

Plows

3Reference

2Reference

Drawbar (tested)

20.2 kWReference

13.6 kWReference

Displacement

2.2 LReference

4.4 LReference

Bore/Stroke

87 x 92 mmReference

105 x 127 mmReference

Power

23.9 kWReference

19.4 kWReference

Air cleaner

oil bathReference

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Compression

6:1Reference

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Rated RPM

2000Reference

1100Reference

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

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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

13.6 kWReference

Belt (tested)

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21.7 kWReference

Starter type

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hand-crankReference

Fuel system

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Zenith IN5F carburetorReference

Belt power (max)

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21.7 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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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

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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

1632 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 steelReference

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

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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Charging system

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Bosch magnetoReference

Test results

Fuel use

6.1 l/hourReference

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Max pull

1978 kgReference

1452 kgReference

Belt fuel use (max)

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11.7 l/hourReference

Fordson N Serial Numbers

1929

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747682Reference

1930

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757369Reference

1931

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772565Reference

1932

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776066Reference

1933

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779154Reference

1934

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781967Reference

1935

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785548Reference

1936

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794703Reference

1937

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807581Reference

1938

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826779Reference

1939

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837826Reference

1940

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854238Reference

1941

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874914Reference

1942

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897624Reference

1943

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925274Reference

1944

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957574Reference

1945

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975419Reference

Location:

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Serial number below the cylinder head on the right side of the engine.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.