Tractor · 1962Unverified
Fordson Super Dexta
Fordson Super Dexta — Utility tractor · 39 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
39 hp
Max power
24.0 kW
Weight
1592 kg
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Overview
ManufacturerFordson (a part of Ford)Reference
Utility tractorReference
Built in Dagenham, EnglandReference
This tractor was also sold in the United States as the Ford 2000 Diesel.Reference
Two-wheel driveReference
Manual steeringReference
Differential mechanical expanding shoe brakesReference
Open operator station.Reference
Engine
Ford-Perkins 2.5L 3-cyl dieselReference
Ford 2.5L 3-cyl dieselReference
Fuel tank31.8 LReference
Engine33.6 kWReference
Drawbar (tested)24.0 kWReference
Ford-Perkins F3.152Reference
dieselReference
3-cylinderReference
liquid-cooledReference
The original engine, used on the Super Dexta through mid-1963.Reference
Displacement2.5 LReference
Bore/Stroke91 x 127 mmReference
Power29.1 kWReference
Compression17.4:1Reference
Rated RPM2200Reference
Firing order1-2-3Reference
StarterelectricReference
Starter volts12Reference
Oil capacity7.2 LReference
Coolant capacity8.5 LReference
FordReference
The upgraded engine was used on the New Super Dexta, available in June 1963. Starting with tractor serial number 09C-916556.Reference
Power33.6 kWReference
Rated RPM2250Reference
Power at rated engine speed29.0 kWReference
Max power24.0 kWReference
Transmission
6-speed unsynchronized gearReference
Typeunsynchronized gearReference
Gears6 forward and 2 reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (tested)29.0 kWReference
Pump flow16.7 lpmReference
Rear TypeIReference
Rear PTOtransmissionReference
Rear PTOliveReference
Rear PTO Type540Reference
Power at rated PTO speed25.6 kWReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase180 cmReference
Weight1592 kgReference
Front tire5.50-16Reference
Rear tire12.4-28Reference
Ag front5.50-16Reference
Ag rear12.4-28Reference
Ag front4.00-19Reference
Ag rear10-28Reference
Length299 cmReference
Width163 cmReference
Height137 cmReference
Operating weight1592 kgReference
Ballasted weight2735 kgReference
Super Dexta Serial Number Location
Lip of flange connecting engine and clutch, left side of tractorReference
Super Dexta Serial Numbers
196209B 710530Reference
196309B 731454Reference
196309C 900001Reference
196409D 907332Reference
Final09D 928248Reference
FAQ: How to read a serial number table.Reference
Electrical
GroundpositiveReference
Batteries2Reference
Battery volts6Reference
Test results
Diesel 6-speed June 19 - July 2, 1963Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 844 fileReference
PTO performanceReference
Fuel use10.2 l/hourReference
Fuel use8.3 l/hourReference
Drawbar performanceReference
Fuel use9.8 l/hourReference
Gear 3 used for power test.Reference
Max pull2052 kgReference
Gear 2 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.