Tractor · 1958Unverified
Fordson Dexta
Fordson Dexta — Utility tractor · 31 hp. Reference specifications; pending source verification.
Provisional listing — the headline figure is shown; full specifications are auto-generated and pending verification against published sources.
Rated power
31 hp
Max power
20.2 kW
Weight
2980 to 3300 pounds
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Overview
ManufacturerFordson (a part of Ford)Reference
Utility tractorReference
Built in Dagenham, EnglandReference
The gasoline version of the Dexta was produced in much smaller numbers than the diesel verion. The Dexta was sold in the United States as the Diesel 2000. A narrow model (52-inch width) as well as an industrial model, and a Dexta Special (Germany) were made.Reference
Two-wheel driveReference
Manual steeringReference
Differential mechanical expanding shoe brakesReference
Open operator station.Reference
Engine
Ford-Perkins 2.4L 3-cyl dieselReference
Standard 2.2L 4-cyl gasolineReference
Fuel tank31.8 LReference
Fuel tank43.1 LReference
Engine23.9 kWReference
Drawbar (claimed)17.2 kWReference
Plows3Reference
Drawbar (tested)20.2 kWReference
Ford-Perkins F3.144Reference
dieselReference
3-cylinderReference
liquid-cooledReference
Displacement2.4 LReference
Bore/Stroke89 x 127 mmReference
Power23.9 kWReference
Air cleaneroil bathReference
Compression16.5:1Reference
Rated RPM2000Reference
Torque126.1 NmReference
Torque RPM1200Reference
Firing order1-2-3Reference
Starter volts12Reference
Oil capacity7.2 LReference
Oil change100 hReference
Coolant capacity8.5 LReference
Intake valve clearance0.254 mmReference
Exhaust valve clearance0.254 mmReference
Standard VanguardReference
gasolineReference
4-cylinder 8-valveReference
liquid-cooled inlineReference
Displacement2.2 LReference
Bore/Stroke87 x 92 mmReference
Compression6:1Reference
Firing order1-3-4-2Reference
Coolant capacity6.5 LReference
SparkplugChampion L10Reference
Sparkplug gap0.787 mmReference
Exhaust valve clearance0.152 mmReference
Oil capacity6.8 LReference
Oil change200 hReference
Power at rated engine speed23.4 kWReference
Max power20.2 kWReference
Transmission
6-speedReference
Gears6 forward and 2 reverseReference
Clutchdry discReference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)23.4 kWReference
PTO (tested)23.4 kWReference
Pump flow16.7 lpmReference
Rear TypeIReference
Rear PTOtransmissionReference
Rear PTOlive optional (2-stage clutch)Reference
Rear PTO Type540Reference
Power at rated PTO speed19.4 kWReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase180 cmReference
Weight2980 to 3300 poundsReference
Front tire5.50-16Reference
Rear tire12.4-28Reference
Ag front5.50-16Reference
Ag rear12.4-28Reference
Ag front4.00-19Reference
Ag rear10-28Reference
Length300 cmReference
Length307 cmReference
Width163 cmReference
Height (steering wheel)137 cmReference
Height (hood)118 cmReference
Clearance (front axle)53 cmReference
Clearance (rear axle)30 cmReference
Shipping1351 kgReference
Operating1496 kgReference
Ballasted2721 kgReference
Dexta Serial Number Location
Lip of bell flange between engine and clutch, left side of tractorReference
Dexta Serial Numbers
1957957E 1Reference
1958957E 144Reference
1959957E 22558Reference
1960957E 44432Reference
1961957E 71921Reference
1961957E 312001Reference
196109A 312001Reference
196209B 702592Reference
196309C 732031Reference
196309D 900001Reference
196409D 907332Reference
Final09D 928248Reference
FAQ: How to read a serial number table.Reference
Electrical
GroundpositiveReference
Battery volts12Reference
Test results
Diesel 6-speed 2WDFebruary 28 - March 16, 1959Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 684 fileReference
PTO performanceReference
Fuel use7.6 l/hourReference
Fuel use6.1 l/hourReference
Drawbar performanceReference
Gear 3 used for power test.Reference
Max pull1978 kgReference
Gear 1 used for pull test.Reference
Values normalized to UK metric units. Every figure is traced to at least one source; verified specs are cross-checked against two or more.