Compare/Fordson Fordson F vs Fordson Super Dexta

Fordson Fordson F vs Fordson Super Dexta

Verdict: Fordson Fordson F vs Fordson Super Dexta

The Fordson Fordson F 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 20 hp. Fordson Fordson F is the lighter machine (1,324 kg vs 1,592 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Fordson Fordson F holds more fuel (79.5 L vs 31.8 L) for longer stints between fills. Fordson Super Dexta is the newer design (1962 vs 1917). In short: choose the Fordson Super Dexta for outright pulling power, or the Fordson Fordson F 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

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Best match

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Fordson

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Best match

Clear

Rated power

20 hp

39 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

Fordson (a part of Ford)Reference

Kerosene 3-speed 2WDJune 21 - 28, 1926Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 124 fileReference

Gear 2 used for pull test.Reference

Factories

Cork, IrelandReference

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Total built

7,597 (Ireland)Reference

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Engine

Fuel tank

79.5 LReference

31.8 LReference

Engine

14.9 kWReference

33.6 kWReference

Drawbar (claimed)

7.5 kWReference

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Plows

2 (14-inch)Reference

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Drawbar (tested)

9.2 kWReference

24.0 kWReference

Belt (tested)

16.6 kWReference

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Displacement

4.1 LReference

2.5 LReference

Bore/Stroke

102 x 127 mmReference

91 x 127 mmReference

Power

14.9 kWReference

33.6 kWReference

Rated RPM

1000Reference

2250Reference

Firing order

1-2-4-3Reference

1-2-3Reference

Oil capacity

14.2 LReference

7.2 LReference

Coolant capacity

45.4 LReference

8.5 LReference

Belt power (max)

16.6 kWReference

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Max power

9.2 kWReference

24.0 kWReference

Compression

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17.4:1Reference

Starter

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electricReference

Starter volts

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12Reference

Power at rated engine speed

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29.0 kWReference

Transmission

Type

constant mesh gearReference

unsynchronized gearReference

Gears

3 forward and 1 reverseReference

6 forward and 2 reverseReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

14.9 kWReference

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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

Rear PTO

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liveReference

Rear PTO Type

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540Reference

Power at rated PTO speed

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25.6 kWReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

160 cmReference

180 cmReference

Weight

1324 kgReference

1592 kgReference

Rear tire

42x12Reference

12.4-28Reference

Ag rear

42x12 (steel)Reference

10-28Reference

Length

259 cmReference

299 cmReference

Height

139 cmReference

137 cmReference

Ground clearance

29 cmReference

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Front tire

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5.50-16Reference

Ag front

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4.00-19Reference

Operating weight

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1592 kgReference

Ballasted weight

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2735 kgReference

Fordson F Serial Number Location

Fordson F Serial Numbers

1917

1 (USA)Reference

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1918

260 (USA)Reference

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1919

63001 (Ireland)Reference

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1920

65001 (Ireland)Reference

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1921

108230 (Ireland)Reference

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1922

109673 (Ireland)Reference

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1923

268583 (USA)Reference

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1924

370351 (USA)Reference

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1925

455360 (USA)Reference

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1926

557608 (USA)Reference

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1927

629830 (USA)Reference

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Capacities

Diameter

24 cmReference

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Width

160 cmReference

163 cmReference

RPM

1000Reference

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Speed

755.90 meters/minReference

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Test results

Belt fuel use (max)

9.5 l/hourReference

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Max pull

971 kgReference

2052 kgReference

Fuel use

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9.8 l/hourReference

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

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.