Compare/Fordson Super Dexta vs Fordson Super Major

Fordson Super Dexta vs Fordson Super Major

Verdict: Fordson Super Dexta vs Fordson Super Major

The Fordson Super 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 39 hp. Fordson Super Dexta is the lighter machine (1,592 kg vs 2,417 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 Dexta is the newer design (1962 vs 1961). In short: choose the Fordson Super 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

Clear

Fordson

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

39 hp

48 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

Fordson (a part of Ford)Reference

Gear 2 used for pull test.Reference

With 11x36 rear tires.Reference

Engine

Fuel tank

31.8 LReference

75.7 LReference

Engine

33.6 kWReference

40.3 kWReference

Drawbar (tested)

24.0 kWReference

30.0 kWReference

Displacement

2.5 LReference

3.3 LReference

Bore/Stroke

91 x 127 mmReference

95 x 115 mmReference

Power

33.6 kWReference

40.3 kWReference

Compression

17.4:1Reference

5.9:1Reference

Rated RPM

2250Reference

1700Reference

Firing order

1-2-3Reference

1-2-4-3Reference

Starter

electricReference

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Starter volts

12Reference

Oil capacity

7.2 LReference

6.8 LReference

Coolant capacity

8.5 LReference

14.5 LReference

Power at rated engine speed

29.0 kWReference

35.4 kWReference

Max power

24.0 kWReference

30.0 kWReference

Sparkplug gap

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0.635 mmReference

Point gap

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0.356 mmReference

Transmission

Type

unsynchronized gearReference

sliding gearReference

Gears

6 forward and 2 reverseReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (tested)

29.0 kWReference

35.4 kWReference

Pump flow

16.7 lpmReference

22.7 lpmReference

Rear Type

IReference

I,IIReference

Rear PTO

liveReference

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

540Reference

Power at rated PTO speed

25.6 kWReference

32.0 kWReference

PTO (claimed)

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35.0 kWReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

180 cmReference

203 cmReference

Weight

1592 kgReference

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

299 cmReference

331 cmReference

Width

163 cmReference

165 cmReference

Height

137 cmReference

164 cmReference

Operating weight

1592 kgReference

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Ballasted weight

2735 kgReference

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Super Dexta Serial Number Location

Super Dexta Serial Numbers

1962

09B 710530Reference

08B 741001Reference

1963

09C 900001Reference

08C 945000Reference

1964

09D 907332Reference

08D 940000Reference

Final

09D 928248Reference

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Electrical

Ground

positiveReference

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Batteries

2Reference

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Battery volts

6Reference

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Test results

Fuel use

9.8 l/hourReference

11.4 l/hourReference

Max pull

2052 kgReference

3686 kgReference

Super Major Serial Numbers

1960

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1578886Reference

1961

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08A 300001Reference

Location:

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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.