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Fordson Dexta vs Fordson Super Major

Verdict: Fordson Dexta vs Fordson Super Major

The Fordson Dexta and the Fordson Super Major are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Fordson Super Major leads on rated power with 48 hp against 31 hp. Fordson Super Major is the lighter machine (2,417 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 Major holds more fuel (75.7 L vs 31.8 L) for longer stints between fills. Fordson Super Major is the newer design (1961 vs 1958). In short: choose the Fordson Super 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 Super 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
With 11x36 rear tires.Reference
Engine
Fuel tank
43.1 LReference
75.7 LReference
Engine
23.9 kWReference
40.3 kWReference
Drawbar (claimed)
17.2 kWReference
Plows
3Reference
Drawbar (tested)
20.2 kWReference
30.0 kWReference
Displacement
2.2 LReference
3.3 LReference
Bore/Stroke
87 x 92 mmReference
95 x 115 mmReference
Power
23.9 kWReference
40.3 kWReference
Air cleaner
oil bathReference
Compression
6:1Reference
5.9:1Reference
Rated RPM
2000Reference
1700Reference
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
6.8 LReference
Oil change
200 hReference
Coolant capacity
6.5 LReference
14.5 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
35.4 kWReference
Max power
20.2 kWReference
30.0 kWReference
Point gap
0.356 mmReference
Transmission
Gears
6 forward and 2 reverseReference
6 forward and 2 reverseReference
Clutch
dry discReference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)
23.4 kWReference
35.0 kWReference
PTO (tested)
23.4 kWReference
35.4 kWReference
Pump flow
16.7 lpmReference
22.7 lpmReference
Rear Type
IReference
I,IIReference
Rear PTO
live optional (2-stage clutch)Reference
independentReference
Rear PTO Type
540Reference
540Reference
Power at rated PTO speed
19.4 kWReference
32.0 kWReference
Type
sliding gearReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
180 cmReference
203 cmReference
Weight
2980 to 3300 poundsReference
2417 kgReference
Front tire
5.50-16Reference
6.00-16Reference
Rear tire
12.4-28Reference
12.4-38Reference
Ag front
4.00-19Reference
6.00-16Reference
Ag rear
10-28Reference
12.4-38Reference
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
Ballasted
2721 kgReference
Height
164 cmReference
Dexta Serial Number Location
Dexta Serial Numbers
1957
957E 1Reference
1958
957E 144Reference
1959
957E 22558Reference
1960
957E 44432Reference
1578886Reference
1961
09A 312001Reference
08A 300001Reference
1962
09B 702592Reference
08B 741001Reference
1963
09D 900001Reference
08C 945000Reference
1964
09D 907332Reference
08D 940000Reference
Final
09D 928248Reference
Electrical
Ground
positiveReference
Battery volts
12Reference
Test results
Fuel use
6.1 l/hourReference
11.4 l/hourReference
Max pull
1978 kgReference
3686 kgReference
Super Major Serial Numbers
Location:
Serial number stamped onto the engine, right sideReference
Speeds

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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