Fordson
Fordson Super Dexta
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.
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 |
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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 |