Compare/Fordson Power Major vs Fordson Super Dexta

Fordson Power Major vs Fordson Super Dexta

Verdict: Fordson Power Major vs Fordson Super Dexta

The Fordson Power Major and the Fordson Super Dexta are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Fordson Power Major leads on rated power with 48 hp against 39 hp. Fordson Super Dexta is the lighter machine (1,592 kg vs 4,540 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 Power 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

Fit score

Best match

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Fordson

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

48 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

Steering

power assistReference

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Engine

1958

1481091Reference

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1959

1494448Reference

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1960

1538065Reference

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1961

1583906Reference

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Drawbar (tested)

31.8 kWReference

24.0 kWReference

Location:

Engine block, right sideReference

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Ag front

7.50-16Reference

4.00-19Reference

Ag rear

14-30Reference

10-28Reference

Operating

2358 kgReference

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Ballasted

4703 kgReference

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Displacement

3.3 LReference

2.5 LReference

Bore/Stroke

95 x 115 mmReference

91 x 127 mmReference

Air cleaner

oil bathReference

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Compression

5.9:1Reference

17.4:1Reference

Rated RPM

1600Reference

2250Reference

Firing order

1-2-4-3Reference

1-2-3Reference

Starter

inertia starter optionalReference

electricReference

Starter volts

12Reference

Oil capacity

20.4 LReference

7.2 LReference

Coolant capacity

13.6 LReference

8.5 LReference

Sparkplug gap

0.635 mmReference

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Point gap

0.381 mmReference

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Power at rated engine speed

35.5 kWReference

29.0 kWReference

Max power

31.8 kWReference

24.0 kWReference

Fuel tank

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31.8 LReference

Engine

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33.6 kWReference

Power

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33.6 kWReference

Transmission

Gears

6 forward and 2 reverseReference

Clutch

dry discReference

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PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (tested)

35.5 kWReference

29.0 kWReference

Type

unsymchronized gearReference

unsynchronized gearReference

Pressure

151.7 barReference

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Pump flow

21.4 lpmReference

16.7 lpmReference

Rear PTO

live (optional)Reference

liveReference

Rear PTO Type

540Reference

Engine RPM

540@1600Reference

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Power at rated PTO speed

33.8 kWReference

25.6 kWReference

Rear Type

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IReference

Capacities

Fuel

65.9 LReference

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Rear axle

40.9 LReference

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Diameter

21 cmReference

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Width

165 cmReference

163 cmReference

RPM

1700Reference

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Speed

1153.06 meters/minReference

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Dimensions

Wheelbase

203 cmReference

180 cmReference

Weight

4540 to 5200 poundsReference

1592 kgReference

Front tire

6.00-19Reference

5.50-16Reference

Rear tire

11-36Reference

12.4-28Reference

Length

331 cmReference

299 cmReference

Height

164 cmReference

137 cmReference

Front tread

137 to 198 cmReference

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Rear tread

147/157 cmReference

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Operating weight

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1592 kgReference

Ballasted weight

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2735 kgReference

Electrical

Ground

positiveReference

Batteries

1 (gasoline)Reference

2Reference

Battery CCA

144Reference

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Battery volts

12 (gasoline)Reference

6Reference

Test results

Fuel use

11.4 l/hourReference

9.8 l/hourReference

Max pull

3646 kgReference

2052 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

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.