Fordson
Fordson Dexta
The Fordson Dexta is a utility tractor produced from 1958 to 1961 by Fordson, a part of Ford, built in Dagenham, England. It was available with a Ford-Perkins 2.4L 3-cylinder diesel engine or a standard 2.2L 4-cylinder gasoline engine. The Dexta was sold in the United States as the Diesel 2000. Variants included a narrow model (52-inch width), an industrial model, and a Dexta Special for Germany. It features a 6-speed transmission with 6 forward and 2 reverse gears, two-wheel drive, manual steering, and differential mechanical expanding shoe brakes. The tractor has an open operator station and a hydraulic pump flow of 4.42 gpm. It has a rear Type I hitch and a rear PTO with optional live PTO (2-stage clutch) and 540 rpm PTO type. Dimensions include a 71-inch wheelbase, length of 118.5 inches (diesel) or 121 inches (gasoline), width of 64.5 inches, and heights of 54 inches (steering wheel) and 46.5 inches (hood). The tractor weighs between 2980 and 3300 pounds, with a ballasted weight of 6000 pounds. Electrical system is 12 volts with positive ground.
Power32 hp
Founded1958 - 1961
ModelDexta
Technical Specifications
Detailed specifications and technical data for Fordson Dexta
Power
| Plows | 3 |
|---|---|
| Engine power | 32 hp (23.9 kW) |
| PTO (tested) | 31.41 hp (23.4 kW) |
| PTO (claimed) | 31.41 hp (23.4 kW) |
| Drawbar (tested) | 27.03 hp (20.2 kW) |
| Drawbar (claimed) | 23.0 hp (17.2 kW) |
Engine
| Power | 32 hp (23.9 kW) |
|---|---|
| Torque | 93 lb-ft (126.1 Nm) |
| Rated RPM | 2000 |
| Sparkplug | Champion L10 |
| Torque RPM | 1200 |
| Air cleaner | oil bath |
| Bore/Stroke | 3.50x5.00 inches (89 x 127 mm) |
| Compression | 16.5:1 |
| Displacement | 144 ci (2.4 L) |
| Firing order | 1-2-3 |
| Oil capacity | 7.66 qts (7.2 L) |
| Diesel engine | Ford-Perkins F3.144, diesel, 3-cylinder, liquid-cooled |
| Sparkplug gap | 0.031 inches (0.787 mm) |
| Starter volts | 12 |
| Engine options | Ford-Perkins 2.4L 3-cyl diesel, Standard 2.2L 4-cyl gasoline |
| Gasoline engine | Standard Vanguard, gasoline, 4-cylinder 8-valve, liquid-cooled inline |
| Coolant capacity | 9 qts (8.5 L) |
| Fuel tank capacity | 8.4 gal diesel (31.8 L), 11.4 gal gasoline (43.1 L) |
| Engine Oil capacity | 7.2 qts (6.8 L) |
| Oil change interval | 100 h |
| Gasoline Bore/Stroke | 3.425x3.622 inches (87 x 92 mm) |
| Gasoline Compression | 6:1 |
| Gasoline Firing order | 1-3-4-2 |
| Gasoline displacement | 133.5 ci (2.2 L) |
| Gasoline Starter volts | 12 |
| Intake valve clearance | 0.010 inches Hot (0.254 mm) |
| Exhaust valve clearance | 0.010 inches Hot (0.254 mm) |
| Gasoline Coolant capacity | 6.9 qts (6.5 L) |
| Engine Oil change interval | 200 h |
| Gasoline Intake valve clearance | 0.010 inches (0.254 mm) |
| Gasoline Exhaust valve clearance | 0.006 inches (0.152 mm) |
Weight
| Shipping | 2980 lbs (1351 kg) |
|---|---|
| Ballasted | 6000 lbs (2721 kg) |
| Operating | 3300 lbs (1496 kg) |
Electrical
| Ground | positive |
|---|---|
| Battery volts | 12 |
Hydraulics
| Pump flow | 4.42 gpm (16.7 lpm) |
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Mechanical
| Drive | Two-wheel drive |
|---|---|
| Brakes | Differential mechanical expanding shoe brakes |
| Steering | Manual steering |
| Operator station | Open operator station |
Production
| Type | Utility tractor |
|---|---|
| Notes | 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. |
| Built in | Dagenham, England |
| Years produced | 1958 - 1961 |
Transmission
| Type | 6-speed |
|---|---|
| Gears | 6 forward and 2 reverse |
| Clutch | dry disc |
Tractor hitch
| Rear Type | I |
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Serial Numbers
| Numbers | 1957: 957E 1, 1958: 957E 144, 1959: 957E 22558, 1960: 957E 44432, 1961: 957E 71921, 1961: 957E 312001, 1961: 09A 312001, 1962: 09B 702592, 1963: 09C 732031, 1963: 09D 900001, 1964: 09D 907332, Final: 09D 928248 |
|---|---|
| Location | Lip of bell flange between engine and clutch, left side of tractor |
Dimensions & Tires
| Width | 64.5 inches (163 cm) |
|---|---|
| Length | 118.5 inches diesel (300 cm), 121 inches gasoline (307 cm) |
| Rear tire | 12.4-28, 10-28 |
| Wheelbase | 71 inches (180 cm) |
| Front tire | 5.50-16, 4.00-19 |
| Height (hood) | 46.5 inches (118 cm) |
| Clearance (rear axle) | 12 inches (30 cm) |
| Clearance (front axle) | 21 inches (53 cm) |
| Height (steering wheel) | 54 inches (137 cm) |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Live PTO | optional (2-stage clutch) |
|---|---|
| Rear PTO | transmission |
| Rear PTO Type | 540 |
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