Fordson Super Dexta tractor specifications

1962 - 1964

1962 - 1964 Utility tractor

Production

Production Manufacturer:Fordson (a part of Ford)
Type:Utility tractor
Factory:Dagenham, England
This tractor was also sold in the United States as the Ford 2000 Diesel.

Fordson Super Dexta Power

Fordson Super Dexta Power Engine:45 hp
33.6 kW
Drawbar (tested):32.25 hp
24.0 kW
PTO (tested):38.83 hp
29.0 kW
power test details ...

1962 - 1964

Utility tractor

Nebraska Tractor Test 844

Nebraska Tractor Test 844
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.

Fordson Super Dexta Engines

Fordson Super Dexta Engines Ford-Perkins 2.5L 3-cyl diesel Ford 2.5L 3-cyl diesel Fuel tank:8.4 gal
31.8 L
Engine details ...

1962 - 1964

Utility tractor

Engines overview

Engines overview
Ford-Perkins 2.5L 3-cyl diesel
Ford 2.5L 3-cyl diesel

Engine Detail

Engine Detail
Ford-Perkins F3.152
diesel
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

Engine Detail

Engine Detail
Ford
diesel
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

Mechanical

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

1962 - 1964

Utility tractor

Transmission

Transmission
Type:	unsynchronized gear
Gears:	6 forward and 2 reverse

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*Optional, with 2-stage clutch.
Rear RPM:540

Dimensions & Tires

Dimensions & Tires Wheelbase:71 inches
180 cm
Weight:3510 lbs
1592 kg
Front tire:5.50-16
Rear tire:12.4-28
Full dimensions and tires ...

1962 - 1964

Utility tractor

Fordson Super Dexta Tires

Fordson Super 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 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

Super Dexta Serial Numbers

Super Dexta Serial Numbers Location:Lip of flange connecting engine and clutch, left side of tractor
photo of Super Dexta serial number
1962:09B 710530
1963:09B 731454
1963:09C 900001
1964:09D 907332
Final:09D 928248

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