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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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Fit & specs
Fordson Dexta Tractor
Fordson
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Fordson Power Major Tractor
Fordson
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
31 hp
48 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
Gear 1 used for pull test.Reference
Steering
power assistReference
Engine
Fuel tank
43.1 LReference
Engine
23.9 kWReference
Drawbar (claimed)
17.2 kWReference
Plows
3Reference
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
Air cleaner
oil bathReference
oil bathReference
Compression
6:1Reference
5.9:1Reference
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
13.6 LReference
Intake valve clearance
0.254 mmReference
Exhaust valve clearance
0.152 mmReference
Sparkplug
Champion L10Reference
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:
Engine block, right sideReference
Starter
inertia starter optionalReference
Point gap
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
PTO (tested)
23.4 kWReference
35.5 kWReference
Pump flow
16.7 lpmReference
21.4 lpmReference
Rear Type
IReference
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
unsymchronized gearReference
Pressure
151.7 barReference
Engine RPM
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
Height (hood)
118 cmReference
Clearance (front axle)
53 cmReference
Clearance (rear axle)
30 cmReference
Shipping
1351 kgReference
Operating
1496 kgReference
2358 kgReference
Ballasted
2721 kgReference
4703 kgReference
Height
164 cmReference
Front tread
137 to 198 cmReference
Rear tread
147/157 cmReference
Dexta Serial Number Location
Dexta Serial Numbers
1957
957E 1Reference
1958
957E 144Reference
1481091Reference
1959
957E 22558Reference
1494448Reference
1960
957E 44432Reference
1538065Reference
1961
09A 312001Reference
1583906Reference
1962
09B 702592Reference
1963
09D 900001Reference
1964
09D 907332Reference
Final
09D 928248Reference
Electrical
Ground
positiveReference
positiveReference
Battery volts
12Reference
12 (gasoline)Reference
Batteries
1 (gasoline)Reference
Battery CCA
144Reference
Test results
Fuel use
6.1 l/hourReference
11.4 l/hourReference
Max pull
1978 kgReference
3646 kgReference
Capacities
Fuel
65.9 LReference
Rear axle
40.9 LReference
Diameter
21 cmReference
RPM
1700Reference
Speed
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.

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