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Fordson Farm Major vs Fordson Super Dexta
Verdict: Fordson Farm Major vs Fordson Super Dexta
The Fordson Farm Major and the Fordson Super Dexta are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Fordson Farm Major leads on rated power with 42 hp against 39 hp. Fordson Super Dexta is the newer design (1962 vs 1959). In short: choose the Fordson Farm Major for outright pulling power, or the Fordson Super 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
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Fordson
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
42 hp
39 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
Fordson (a part of Ford)Reference
Fordson (a part of Ford)Reference
Three gears, plus reverse, with high and low ranges.Reference
Gear 2 used for pull test.Reference
Steering
powerReference
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Engine
Engine
31.3 kWReference
33.6 kWReference
Displacement
3.6 LReference
2.5 LReference
Bore/Stroke
100 x 115 mmReference
91 x 127 mmReference
Power
31.3 kWReference
33.6 kWReference
Compression
16:1Reference
17.4:1Reference
Rated RPM
1600Reference
2250Reference
Starter type
electricReference
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Fuel tank
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31.8 LReference
Drawbar (tested)
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24.0 kWReference
Firing order
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1-2-3Reference
Starter
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electricReference
Starter volts
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12Reference
Oil capacity
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7.2 LReference
Coolant capacity
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8.5 LReference
Power at rated engine speed
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29.0 kWReference
Max power
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24.0 kWReference
Transmission
Type
gearReference
unsynchronized gearReference
Gears
6 forward and 2 reverseReference
6 forward and 2 reverseReference
Clutch
dry discReference
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PTO & Hydraulics
Rear PTO
liveReference
liveReference
Rear PTO Type
540Reference
540Reference
PTO (tested)
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29.0 kWReference
Pump flow
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16.7 lpmReference
Rear Type
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IReference
Power at rated PTO speed
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25.6 kWReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
203 cmReference
180 cmReference
Front tire
6.00x16Reference
5.50-16Reference
Rear tire
12x28Reference
12.4-28Reference
Ag front
7.50x16Reference
4.00-19Reference
Ag rear
14x28Reference
10-28Reference
Length
331 cmReference
299 cmReference
Width
180 cmReference
163 cmReference
Height
159 cmReference
137 cmReference
Weight
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1592 kgReference
Operating weight
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1592 kgReference
Ballasted weight
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2735 kgReference
Super Dexta Serial Number Location
Super Dexta Serial Numbers
1962
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09B 710530Reference
1963
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09C 900001Reference
1964
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09D 907332Reference
Final
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09D 928248Reference
Electrical
Ground
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positiveReference
Batteries
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2Reference
Battery volts
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6Reference
Test results
Fuel use
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9.8 l/hourReference
Max pull
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2052 kgReference
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.