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Fordson Dexta vs Fordson Power Major
Verdict: Fordson Dexta vs Fordson Power Major
The Fordson Dexta and the Fordson Power Major are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Fordson Power Major leads on rated power with 48 hp against 31 hp. Fordson Dexta is the lighter machine (2,980 kg vs 4,540 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. In short: choose the Fordson Power 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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Fordson
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Fordson
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
31 hp
48 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
Fordson (a part of Ford)Reference
Fordson (a part of Ford)Reference
Gear 1 used for pull test.Reference
Gear 1 used for pull test.Reference
Steering
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power assistReference
Engine
Fuel tank
43.1 LReference
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Engine
23.9 kWReference
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Drawbar (claimed)
17.2 kWReference
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Plows
3Reference
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Drawbar (tested)
20.2 kWReference
31.8 kWReference
Displacement
2.2 LReference
3.3 LReference
Bore/Stroke
87 x 92 mmReference
95 x 115 mmReference
Power
23.9 kWReference
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Air cleaner
oil bathReference
oil bathReference
Compression
6:1Reference
5.9:1Reference
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
1-2-4-3Reference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Oil capacity
6.8 LReference
20.4 LReference
Oil change
200 hReference
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Coolant capacity
6.5 LReference
13.6 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
0.635 mmReference
Power at rated engine speed
23.4 kWReference
35.5 kWReference
Max power
20.2 kWReference
31.8 kWReference
Location:
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Engine block, right sideReference
Starter
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inertia starter optionalReference
Point gap
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0.381 mmReference
Transmission
Gears
6 forward and 2 reverseReference
6 forward and 2 reverseReference
Clutch
dry discReference
dry discReference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)
23.4 kWReference
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PTO (tested)
23.4 kWReference
35.5 kWReference
Pump flow
16.7 lpmReference
21.4 lpmReference
Rear Type
IReference
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Rear PTO
live optional (2-stage clutch)Reference
live (optional)Reference
Rear PTO Type
540Reference
540Reference
Power at rated PTO speed
19.4 kWReference
33.8 kWReference
Type
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unsymchronized gearReference
Pressure
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151.7 barReference
Engine RPM
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540@1600Reference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
180 cmReference
203 cmReference
Weight
2980 to 3300 poundsReference
4540 to 5200 poundsReference
Front tire
5.50-16Reference
6.00-19Reference
Rear tire
12.4-28Reference
11-36Reference
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
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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
2358 kgReference
Ballasted
2721 kgReference
4703 kgReference
Height
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164 cmReference
Front tread
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137 to 198 cmReference
Rear tread
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147/157 cmReference
Dexta Serial Number Location
Dexta Serial Numbers
1957
957E 1Reference
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1958
957E 144Reference
1481091Reference
1959
957E 22558Reference
1494448Reference
1960
957E 44432Reference
1538065Reference
1961
09A 312001Reference
1583906Reference
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
positiveReference
Battery volts
12Reference
12 (gasoline)Reference
Batteries
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1 (gasoline)Reference
Battery CCA
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144Reference
Test results
Fuel use
6.1 l/hourReference
11.4 l/hourReference
Max pull
1978 kgReference
3646 kgReference
Capacities
Fuel
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65.9 LReference
Rear axle
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40.9 LReference
Diameter
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21 cmReference
RPM
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1700Reference
Speed
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1153.06 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.


