Fordson Dexta tractor specifications

1958 - 1961

1958 - 1961 Utility tractor

Production

Production 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 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.

Fordson Dexta Power

Fordson Dexta Power 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
power test details ...

1958 - 1961

Utility tractor

Nebraska Tractor Test 684

Nebraska Tractor Test 684
Diesel 6-speed 2WD February 28 - March 16, 1959 Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 684 file
PTO performance
Power at rated engine speed:	31.41 hp 23.4 kW
Fuel use:	2.0 gal/hour 7.6 l/hour
Power at rated PTO speed:	26.07 hp 19.4 kW
Fuel use:	1.6 gal/hour 6.1 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power:	27.03 hp 20.2 kW
Fuel use:	2.0 gal/hour 7.6 l/hour
Gear 3 used for power test.
Max pull:	4,362 lbs 1978 kg
Gear 1 used for pull test.

Fordson Dexta Engines

Fordson Dexta Engines Ford-Perkins 2.4L 3-cyl diesel Standard 2.2L 4-cyl gasoline Fuel tank:8.4 gal
31.8 L (diesel)
11.4 gal
43.1 L (gasoline)
Engine details ...

1958 - 1961

Utility tractor

Engines overview

Engines overview
Ford-Perkins 2.4L 3-cyl diesel
Standard 2.2L 4-cyl gasoline

Engine Detail

Engine Detail
Ford-Perkins F3.144
diesel
3-cylinder
liquid-cooled
Displacement:	144 ci 2.4 L
Bore/Stroke:	3.50x5.00 inches 89 x 127 mm
Power:	32 hp 23.9 kW
Air cleaner:	oil bath
Compression:	16.5:1
Rated RPM:	2000
Torque:	93 lb-ft 126.1 Nm
Torque RPM:	1200
Firing order:	1-2-3
Starter volts:	12
Oil capacity:	7.66 qts 7.2 L
Oil change:	100 h
Coolant capacity:	9 qts 8.5 L
Intake valve clearance:	0.010 inches 0.254 mm *Hot
Exhaust valve clearance:	0.010 inches 0.254 mm *Hot

Engine Detail

Engine Detail
Standard Vanguard
gasoline
4-cylinder 8-valve
liquid-cooled inline
Displacement:	133.5 ci 2.2 L
Bore/Stroke:	3.425x3.622 inches 87 x 92 mm
Compression:	6:1
Firing order:	1-3-4-2
Starter volts:	12
Coolant capacity:	6.9 qts 6.5 L
Sparkplug:	Champion L10
Sparkplug gap:	0.031 inches 0.787 mm
Intake valve clearance:	0.010 inches 0.254 mm
Exhaust valve clearance:	0.006 inches 0.152 mm

Engine Oil

Engine Oil

Oil capacity:	7.2 qts 6.8 L
Oil change:	200 h

Mechanical

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

Transmission

Transmission
Gears:	6 forward and 2 reverse
Clutch:	dry disc

Speeds

Speeds

Hydraulics

Hydraulics Pump flow:4.42 gpm
16.7 lpm

Tractor hitch

Tractor hitch Rear Type:I

Power Take-off (PTO)

Power Take-off (PTO) Rear PTO:transmission
live (2-stage clutch) optional
Rear RPM:540

Dimensions & Tires

Dimensions & Tires Wheelbase:71 inches
180 cm
Weight:2980 to 3300 pounds
Front tire:5.50-16
Rear tire:12.4-28
Full dimensions and tires ...

1958 - 1961

Utility tractor

Fordson Dexta Tires

Fordson Dexta Tires
Ag front:	5.50-16
Ag rear:	12.4-28
Ag front:	4.00-19
Ag rear:	10-28

Dimensions

Dimensions
Wheelbase:	71 inches 180 cm
Length:	118.5 inches 300 cm (diesel)
	121 inches 307 cm (gasoline)
Width:	64.5 inches 163 cm
Height (steering wheel):	54 inches 137 cm
Height (hood):	46.5 inches 118 cm
Clearance (front axle):	21 inches 53 cm
Clearance (rear axle):	12 inches 30 cm

Fordson Dexta Weight

Fordson Dexta Weight
Shipping:	2980 lbs 1351 kg
Operating:	3300 lbs 1496 kg
Ballasted:	6000 lbs 2721 kg

Dexta Serial Numbers

Dexta Serial Numbers Location:Lip of bell flange between engine and clutch, left side of tractor
photo of Dexta serial number
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

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