Fordson Super Dexta
The Fordson Super Dexta is a tractor produced by Fordson. It is equipped with a 152.7 ci 2.5 L engine. The rated power output is 45 hp 33.6 kW. Transmission: 6 forward and 2 reverse. Operating weight: 3510 lbs 1592 kg.
Engine Power
45 hp
33.6 kW
Fuel & Capacities
Diesel
Transmission
6 forward and 2 reverse
Operating Weight
3510 lbs
1592 kg
Fordson Super Dexta Serial Number & Year Decoder
Find the exact manufacture year of your tractor by checking your chassis serial number below.
Where to Find the Serial NumberThe serial number plate is commonly located on the front frame, tractor transmission housing (right side), or instrument panel badge.
Overview
 | 1962 - 1964
Utility tractor |
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1962 - 1964 | |
Utility tractor | |
Production | |
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Manufacturer | Fordson (a part of Ford) |
Utility tractor | |
Built in Dagenham, England | |
This tractor was also sold in the United States as the Ford 2000 Diesel. | |
Fordson Super Dexta Transmission | |
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6-speed unsynchronized gear | |
Transmission details ...  |
Fordson Super Dexta Power | |
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Engine | 45 hp
33.6 kW |
Drawbar (tested) | 32.25 hp
24.0 kW |
PTO (tested) | 38.83 hp
29.0 kW |
Performance test details ...  | |
Mechanical | |
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Two-wheel drive | |
Manual steering | |
Differential mechanical expanding shoe brakes | |
Open operator station. |
Hydraulics | |
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Pump flow | 4.42 gpm
16.7 lpm |
Tractor hitch | |
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Rear Type | I |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Rear PTO | transmission |
live *Optional, with 2-stage clutch. | |
Rear PTO Type | 540 |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Wheelbase | 71 inches
180 cm |
Weight | 3510 lbs
1592 kg |
Front tire | 5.50-16 |
Rear tire | 12.4-28 |
Full dimensions and tires ...  | |
Electrical | |
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Ground | positive |
Batteries | 2 |
Battery volts | 6 |
References | |
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Industrial Tractors and Equipment published in 1964, by Ford | |
New 2000 Super Dexta published in 1963, by Ford |
Engine
Engine options | |
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Ford-Perkins 2.5L 3-cyl diesel | |
Ford 2.5L 3-cyl diesel |
Engine Detail — 152.7 ci / 2.5 L Diesel
Manufacturer | Ford-Perkins F3.152 |
Fuel Type | Diesel |
Configuration | 3-cylinder, liquid-cooled |
The original engine, used on the Super Dexta through mid-1963. | |
Displacement | 152.7 ci
2.5 L |
Bore/Stroke | 3.60x5.00 inches
91 x 127 mm |
Power | 39 hp
29.1 kW |
Compression | 17.4:1 |
Rated RPM | 2200 |
Firing order | 1-2-3 |
Starter | electric |
Starter volts | 12 |
Oil capacity | 7.66 qts
7.2 L |
Coolant capacity | 9 qts
8.5 L |
Fordson Super Dexta Engine | |
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Engine Detail — 152.7 ci / 2.5 L Diesel
Manufacturer | Ford |
Fuel Type | Diesel |
Configuration | 3-cylinder, liquid-cooled |
The upgraded engine was used on the New Super Dexta, available in June 1963. Starting with tractor serial number 09C-916556. | |
Displacement | 152.7 ci
2.5 L |
Bore/Stroke | 3.60x5.00 inches
91 x 127 mm |
Power | 45 hp
33.6 kW |
Compression | 17.4:1 |
Rated RPM | 2250 |
Firing order | 1-2-3 |
Starter | electric |
Starter volts | 12 |
Oil capacity | 7.66 qts
7.2 L |
Transmission
Transmission — 6 forward and 2 reverse unsynchronized gear
Type | unsynchronized gear |
Gears | 6 forward and 2 reverse |
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Dimensions
Fordson Super Dexta Tires | |
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Ag front | 5.50-16 |
Ag rear | 12.4-28 |
Ag front | 4.00-19 |
Ag rear | 10-28 |
Dimensions | |
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Wheelbase | 71 inches
180 cm |
Length | 118 inches
299 cm |
Width | 64.5 inches
163 cm |
Height | 54 inches
137 cm |
Operating weight | 3510 lbs
1592 kg |
Ballasted weight | 6030 lbs
2735 kg |
Tests
Nebraska Tractor Test 844 | |
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Diesel 6-speed
June 19 - July 2, 1963
Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 844 file | |
PTO performance | |
Power at rated engine speed | 38.83 hp
29.0 kW |
Fuel use | 2.7 gal/hour
10.2 l/hour |
Power at rated PTO speed | 34.31 hp
25.6 kW |
Fuel use | 2.2 gal/hour
8.3 l/hour |
Drawbar performance | |
Max power | 32.25 hp
24.0 kW |
Fuel use | 2.6 gal/hour
9.8 l/hour |
Gear 3 used for power test. | |
Max pull | 4,524 lbs
2052 kg |
Gear 2 used for pull test. | |
Photos
4x4 Fordson Super Dexta
Fordson Super Dexta front badge
Fordson Super Dexta, left side.
North American Ford Super Dexta 2000 Diesel.
North American Ford Super Dexta 2000 Diesel.
Fordson Super Dexta, right side.
1964 North American Ford Super Dexta 2000 Diesel.
1964 North American Ford Super Dexta 2000 Diesel.
1964 North American Ford Super Dexta 2000 Diesel.
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