Compare/Fordson Dexta vs Fordson Super Dexta

Fordson Dexta vs Fordson Super Dexta

Verdict: Fordson Dexta vs Fordson Super Dexta

The Fordson Dexta and the Fordson Super Dexta are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Fordson Super Dexta leads on rated power with 39 hp against 31 hp. Fordson Super Dexta is the lighter machine (1,592 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 Super Dexta is the newer design (1962 vs 1958). In short: choose the Fordson Super Dexta 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

39 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 pull test.Reference

Engine

Fuel tank

43.1 LReference

31.8 LReference

Engine

23.9 kWReference

33.6 kWReference

Drawbar (claimed)

17.2 kWReference

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Plows

3Reference

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Drawbar (tested)

20.2 kWReference

24.0 kWReference

Displacement

2.2 LReference

2.5 LReference

Bore/Stroke

87 x 92 mmReference

91 x 127 mmReference

Power

23.9 kWReference

33.6 kWReference

Air cleaner

oil bathReference

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Compression

6:1Reference

17.4:1Reference

Rated RPM

2000Reference

2250Reference

Torque

126.1 NmReference

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Torque RPM

1200Reference

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Firing order

1-3-4-2Reference

1-2-3Reference

Starter volts

12Reference

Oil capacity

6.8 LReference

7.2 LReference

Oil change

200 hReference

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Coolant capacity

6.5 LReference

8.5 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

29.0 kWReference

Max power

20.2 kWReference

24.0 kWReference

Starter

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electricReference

Transmission

Gears

6 forward and 2 reverseReference

Clutch

dry discReference

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Type

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unsynchronized gearReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

23.4 kWReference

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PTO (tested)

23.4 kWReference

29.0 kWReference

Pump flow

16.7 lpmReference

Rear Type

IReference

Rear PTO

live optional (2-stage clutch)Reference

liveReference

Rear PTO Type

540Reference

Power at rated PTO speed

19.4 kWReference

25.6 kWReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

180 cmReference

Weight

2980 to 3300 poundsReference

1592 kgReference

Front tire

5.50-16Reference

Rear tire

12.4-28Reference

Ag front

4.00-19Reference

Ag rear

10-28Reference

Length

307 cmReference

299 cmReference

Width

163 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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137 cmReference

Operating weight

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1592 kgReference

Ballasted weight

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2735 kgReference

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

09B 710530Reference

1963

09D 900001Reference

09C 900001Reference

1964

09D 907332Reference

Final

09D 928248Reference

Electrical

Ground

positiveReference

Battery volts

12Reference

6Reference

Batteries

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2Reference

Test results

Fuel use

6.1 l/hourReference

9.8 l/hourReference

Max pull

1978 kgReference

2052 kgReference

Super Dexta Serial Number Location

Super Dexta Serial Numbers

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.