Fordson Dexta Specifications

Production

Who manufactured the Fordson Dexta and where was it produced?

• Manufacturer: Fordson (a part of Ford)
• Type: Utility tractor
• Factory: Dagenham, England
• The gasoline version of the Dexta was produced in much smaller numbers than the diesel version. 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.

Horsepower

What is the horsepower of the Fordson Dexta?

• Engine: 32 hp (23.9 kW)
• Drawbar (claimed): 23.0 hp (17.2 kW)
• PTO (claimed): 31.41 hp (23.4 kW)
• Plows: 3
• Drawbar (tested): 27.03 hp (20.2 kW)
• PTO (tested): 31.41 hp (23.4 kW)

Engines

What engine options were available for the Fordson Dexta?

• Diesel: Ford-Perkins 2.4L 3-cyl diesel
• Gasoline: Standard 2.2L 4-cyl gasoline
• Fuel tank (diesel): 8.4 gal (31.8 L)
• Fuel tank (gasoline): 11.4 gal (43.1 L)

Mechanical

What are the key mechanical features of the Fordson Dexta?

• Chassis: 4x2 2WD
• Steering: manual
• Brakes: differential mechanical expanding shoe
• Cab: Open operator station
• Transmission: 6-speed

Hydraulics

What is the hydraulic pump flow of the Fordson Dexta?

• Pump flow: 4.42 gpm (16.7 lpm)

Tractor Hitch

What type of rear hitch does the Fordson Dexta have?

• Rear Type: I

Power Take-off (PTO)

What are the characteristics of the power take-off (PTO) on the Fordson Dexta?

• Rear PTO: transmission; live (2-stage clutch) optional
• Rear RPM: 540

Dimensions & Tires

What are the dimensions and tire specifications of the Fordson Dexta?

• Wheelbase: 71 inches (180 cm)
• Weight: 2980 to 3300 pounds
• Front tire: 5.50-16
• Rear tire: 12.4-28

Electrical

What are the electrical specifications of the Fordson Dexta?

• Ground: positive
• Battery volts: 12