The Fordson Dexta is a 2WD utility tractor manufactured by Fordson (a part of Ford) in Dagenham, England from 1958 to 1961.
The Fordson Dexta is equipped with one of two engines: a 2.4 L (144.0 cu·in) three-cylinder diesel engine or a 2.2 L (133.5 cu·in) four-cylinder gasoline engine and a gear type transmission with 6 forward and 2 reverse gears.
The tractor could be equipped with the following engines:
- Ford-Perkins F3.144. It is a 2.4 L, 2,360 cm2, (144.0 cu·in) three-cylinder natural aspirated diesel engine with 89.0 mm (3.5 in) of the cylinder bore and 127.0 mm (5 in) of the piston stroke. The compression ratio rating is 16.5:1. This engine produced 32.5 PS (23.9 kW; 32.0 HP) at 2,000 rpm of output power.
- Standard Vanguard. It is a 2.2 L, 2,187 cm2, (133.5 cu·in) four-cylinder natural aspirated gasoline engine. The cylinder bore is 87.0 mm (3.43 in) and the piston stroke is 92.0 mm (3.62 in). The compression ratio rating is 6.0:1.
The Fordson Dexta is equipped with manual steering, differential mechanical expanding shoe brakes, an Open operator station, and 31.8 liters (8.4 US gal.; 7 Imp. gal) fuel tank for diesel fuel or 43.1 liters (11.4 US gal, 9.5 Imp. gal) for gasoline fuel.
Fordson Dexta Specifications
| General Specifications | |
| Model | Fordson Dexta |
| Length |
Gasoline: 3,070 mm (120.9 in) Diesel: 3,000 mm (118.1 in) |
| Width | 1,630 mm (64.2 in) |
| Height (steering wheel) | 1,370 mm (53.9 in) |
| Wheel base | 1,800 mm (70.9 in) |
| Ground clearance |
Front axle: 530 mm (20.9 in) Rear axle: 300 mm (11.8 in) |
| Weight (operating) | 1,500 kg (3,307 lbs) |
| Fuel tank capacity |
Diesel: 31.8 liters (8.4 US gal.; 7 Imp. gal) Gasoline: 43.1 liters (11.4 US gal.; 9.5 Imp. gal) |
| Battery | 12V |
| Cabin type | Open operator station |
| Engine | |
| Engine model | Ford-Perkins F3.144 |
| Engine type | Four-stroke, liquid-cooled, inline |
| Cylinders | 3 |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Displacement | 2.4 L, 2,360 cm2, (144.0 cu·in) |
| Bore and stroke | 89.0 mm X 127.0 mm (3.5 in X 5 in) |
| Compression ratio | 16.5:1 |
| Horsepower | 32.5 PS (23.9 kW; 32.0 HP) at 2,000 rpm |
| Torque | 126.1 N·m (12.9 kg·m, 92.9 ft·lb) at 1,200 rpm |
| Starter | Electric |
| Oil capacity: | 7.2 L (7.6 US. qt, 6.3 Imp. qt.) |
| Coolant capacity: | 8.5 L (9 US. qt, 7.5 Imp. qt.) |
| Engine | |
| Engine model | Standard Vanguard |
| Engine type | Four-stroke, liquid-cooled, inline |
| Cylinders | 4 |
| Fuel type | Gasoline |
| Displacement | 2.2 L, 2,187 cm2, (133.5 cu·in) |
| Bore and stroke | 87.0 mm X 92.0 mm (3.43 in X 3.62 in) |
| Compression ratio | 6.0:1 |
| Horsepower | – |
| Starter | Electric |
| Oil capacity: | 6.8 L (7.2 US. qt, 6 Imp. qt.) |
| Coolant capacity: | 6.5 L (6.9 US. qt, 5.7 Imp. qt.) |
| Transmission and chassis | |
| Chassis | 4×2 2WD |
| Steering type | Manual |
| Brakes | Differential mechanical expanding shoe |
| Transmission model | – |
| Transmission type | Gear type with dry disc clutch |
| Gears | 6 forward and 2 reverse |
| Speed | Forward: 27.9 kmh (17.3 mph) Reverse: 12.1 kmh (7.5 mph) |
| Tires | |
| Front tires | Ag: 5.50-16 |
| Rear tires | Ag: 12.4-28 |
| Three-Point Hitch | |
| Category | I |
| Control type | – |
| Lift capacity (at ends) | – |
| PTO (Power take-off shaft) | |
| Rear PTO type | Transmission or live with 2-stage clutch (option) |
| Rear PTO speed | 540 rpm |
| Hydraulic system | |
| Hydraulic type | – |
| Pump flow | 4.42 gpm (16.7 lpm) |
| Fordson Dexta serial 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 |
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