Fordson Dexta

1958 – 1961Farm tractor

The Fordson Dexta is a farm tractor produced from 1958 to 1961. The available specifications cover 2 engine configurations and 1 transmission option; equipment could vary by production year and market.

ManufacturerFordson

CategoryFarm tractor

Engine options2

Transmissions1

Specification section

Specifications at a glance

Engine: 32 hp 23.9 kW
Drawbar (claimed): 23.0 hp 17.2 kW
PTO (claimed): 31.41 hp 23.4 kW
Drawbar (tested): 27.03 hp 20.2 kW
PTO (tested): 31.41 hp 23.4 kW
Engine options: 2 options
Transmission options: 1 options
Drive: 2WD
PTO: 540 rpm
Production years: 1958–1961

Typical uses

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Industrial and utility work
Configured for utility, material-handling or industrial applications rather than only field work.
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PTO and three-point implements
Compatible with PTO-driven equipment and mounted implements through the rear three-point hitch.
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Field and transport duties
Useful for moving loads, field operations and general transport around the farm.

Production and identification

Production

Production years: 1958–1961
Factory: Dagenham, England

Serial number table

Year	Starting 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