Fordson

Fordson Super Dexta

Utility tractor · 1962–1964 · Diesel

The Fordson Super Dexta was the more powerful development of the compact Dexta, built at Dagenham from 1962 to 1964 with an enlarged 152-cubic-inch three-cylinder diesel. Nebraska Tractor Test 844 recorded 32.25 drawbar and 38.83 PTO horsepower. Marketed in the United States as the Ford 2000 Diesel, it capped the small-Fordson line before the Fordson name was retired.

Fordson Super Dexta tractor
Photo: Späth Chr. (user ChiemseeMan). License: Public domain.
PTO power
38.8 hp
Weight
3,510 lb (1,592 kg)
Displacement
153 ci (2.5 L)

Specifications

Overview
Type Utility
Production 1962–1964
Factory Dagenham, England
Engine
Make Ford-Perkins
Model F3.152
Fuel Diesel
Cylinders 3
Displacement 153 ci (2.5 L)
Bore × stroke 3.60x5.00 in
Rated speed 2,200 rpm
Compression 17.4:1
Cooling liquid-cooled
Aspiration Naturally aspirated
Power
Drawbar power 32.3 hp (24 kW)
PTO power 38.8 hp (29 kW)
Nebraska test Nebraska Test 844
Transmission
Transmission unsynchronized sliding gear — 6 forward, 2 reverse
Chassis 4x2 2WD
Steering manual
Brakes differential mechanical expanding shoe brakes
Hydraulics & hitch
Rear PTO transmission
PTO speed 540 rpm
Dimensions & capacities
Weight 3,510 lb (1,592 kg)
Wheelbase 71 in (180 cm)
Fuel capacity 8.4 gal (31.8 L)

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