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Fordson Super Dexta

Fordson Super Dexta tractor
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The Fordson Super Dexta is a utility tractor produced from 1962 to 1964 by Fordson, a part of Ford, built in Dagenham, England. It was also sold in the United States as the Ford 2000 Diesel. It features a 2.5L 3-cylinder diesel engine available in two versions: the original Ford-Perkins F3.152 engine producing 39 hp and an upgraded Ford diesel engine producing 45 hp. The tractor has a 6-speed unsynchronized transmission with 2 reverse gears, two-wheel drive, manual steering, and mechanical expanding shoe brakes. It has an open operator station and a hydraulic pump flow of 4.42 gpm. The rear tractor hitch is type I, and the PTO is transmission-driven with an optional live PTO and a 540 rpm rear PTO type. The tractor weighs 3510 lbs with a 71-inch wheelbase and uses 5.50-16 front tires and 12.4-28 rear tires. Electrical system features positive ground with two 6-volt batteries.
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Power39 hp
Founded1962 - 1964
ModelSuper Dexta

Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Fordson Super Dexta

Power

Engine power:45 hp (33.6 kW)
PTO (tested):38.83 hp (29.0 kW)
Drawbar (tested):32.25 hp (24.0 kW)

Engine

Notes:The original engine, used on the Super Dexta through mid-1963.
Power:39 hp (29.1 kW)
Starter:electric
Rated RPM:2200
Bore/Stroke:3.60x5.00 inches (91 x 127 mm)
Compression:17.4:1
Displacement:152.7 ci (2.5 L)
Firing order:1-2-3
Oil capacity:7.66 qts (7.2 L)
Starter volts:12
Engine options:Ford-Perkins 2.5L 3-cyl diesel, Ford 2.5L 3-cyl diesel
Coolant capacity:9 qts (8.5 L)
Ford-Perkins F3.152:diesel, 3-cylinder, liquid-cooled

Electrical

Ground:positive
Batteries:2
Battery volts:6

Hydraulics

Pump flow:4.42 gpm (16.7 lpm)

Mechanical

Drive:Two-wheel drive
Brakes:Differential mechanical expanding shoe brakes
Steering:Manual steering
Operator station:Open operator station

Production

Type:Utility tractor
Notes:This tractor was also sold in the United States as the Ford 2000 Diesel.
Built in:Dagenham, England
Years made:1962 - 1964
Manufacturer:Fordson (a part of Ford)

Transmission

Type:unsynchronized gear
Gears:6 forward and 2 reverse

Tractor hitch

Rear Type:I

Serial Numbers

1962:09B 710530
1963:09B 731454, 09C 900001
1964:09D 907332
Final:09D 928248
Serial number location:Lip of flange connecting engine and clutch, left side of tractor

Upgraded Engine

Notes:The upgraded engine was used on the New Super Dexta, available in June 1963. Starting with tractor serial number 09C-916556.
Power:45 hp (33.6 kW)
Engine:Ford diesel, 3-cylinder, liquid-cooled
Starter:electric
Rated RPM:2250
Bore/Stroke:3.60x5.00 inches (91 x 127 mm)
Compression:17.4:1
Displacement:152.7 ci (2.5 L)
Firing order:1-2-3
Oil capacity:7.66 qts (7.2 L)
Starter volts:12

Dimensions & Tires

Weight:3510 lbs (1592 kg)
Rear tire:12.4-28
Wheelbase:71 inches (180 cm)
Front tire:5.50-16

Power Take-off (PTO)

Live PTO:Optional, with 2-stage clutch
Rear PTO:transmission
Rear PTO Type:540