Compare/Fordson Fordson N vs Fordson Super Dexta

Fordson Fordson N vs Fordson Super Dexta

Verdict: Fordson Fordson N vs Fordson Super Dexta

The Fordson Fordson N 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 26 hp. Fordson Super Dexta is the lighter machine (1,592 kg vs 1,632 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 1929). In short: choose the Fordson Super Dexta for outright pulling power, or the Fordson Fordson N 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

Clear

Fordson

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Best match

Clear

Rated power

26 hp

39 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

Fordson (a part of Ford)Reference

Gear 2 used for power test.Reference

Gear 2 used for pull test.Reference

Factories

Dagenham, EnglandReference

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Original price

GBP245 (1935 rubber )Reference

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Engine

19.4 kWReference

33.6 kWReference

Drawbar (claimed)

11.2 kWReference

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Plows

2Reference

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Drawbar (tested)

13.6 kWReference

24.0 kWReference

Belt (tested)

21.7 kWReference

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Displacement

4.4 LReference

2.5 LReference

Bore/Stroke

105 x 127 mmReference

91 x 127 mmReference

Power

19.4 kWReference

33.6 kWReference

Rated RPM

1100Reference

2250Reference

Firing order

1-2-4-3Reference

1-2-3Reference

Starter type

hand-crankReference

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Fuel system

Zenith IN5F carburetorReference

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Belt power (max)

21.7 kWReference

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Max power

13.6 kWReference

24.0 kWReference

Fuel tank

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31.8 LReference

Compression

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17.4:1Reference

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

Transmission

Type

gearReference

unsynchronized gearReference

Gears

3 forward and 1 reverseReference

6 forward and 2 reverseReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

160 cmReference

180 cmReference

Weight

1632 kgReference

1592 kgReference

Rear tire

42x12Reference

12.4-28Reference

Ag rear

42x12 steelReference

10-28Reference

Length

259 cmReference

299 cmReference

Width

160 cmReference

163 cmReference

Height

139 cmReference

137 cmReference

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 N Serial Numbers

1929

747682Reference

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1930

757369Reference

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1931

772565Reference

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1932

776066Reference

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1933

779154Reference

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1934

781967Reference

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1935

785548Reference

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1936

794703Reference

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1937

807581Reference

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1938

826779Reference

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1939

837826Reference

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1940

854238Reference

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1941

874914Reference

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1942

897624Reference

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1943

925274Reference

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1944

957574Reference

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1945

975419Reference

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Location:

Serial number below the cylinder head on the right side of the engine.Reference

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Electrical

Charging system

Bosch magnetoReference

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Ground

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positiveReference

Batteries

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2Reference

Battery volts

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6Reference

Test results

Belt fuel use (max)

11.7 l/hourReference

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Max pull

1452 kgReference

2052 kgReference

Fuel use

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9.8 l/hourReference

PTO & Hydraulics

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

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

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.