Fordson Dexta Specifications - Fordson Dexta Specs

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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.
Production
Manufacturer: Fordson (a part of Ford)
Factory: Dagenham, England
Capacity
Fuel: 8.4 gal [31.8 L] (diesel), 11.4 gal [43.1 L] (gasoline)
3-Point Hitch
Rear Type: I
Power Take-off (PTO)
Rear PTO: transmission, live (2-stage clutch) optional
Rear RPM: 540
Dimensions & Tires
Wheelbase: 71 inches [180 cm]
Weight: 3300 to 6000 pounds
Front tire: 5.50-16
Rear tire: 12.4-28
Dexta Serial Numbers
Location: Lip of bell flange between engine and clutch, left side of tractor
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]
Mechanical
Chassis: 4x2 2WD
Steering: manual
Brakes: differential mechanical expanding shoe
Cab: Open operator station.
Hydraulics
Pump flow: 4.42 gpm [16.7 lpm]
Electrical
Ground: positive
Battery
Number: 1
Volts: 12
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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
Ford-Perkins F3.144, diesel, 3-cylinder, liquid-cooled, 144 ci [2.4 L]
Transmission
Gears: 6 forward and 2 reverse
Clutch: dry disc
Dimensions
Weight (operating): 3,300 lbs [1496 kg]
Weight (ballasted): 6,000 lbs [2721 kg]
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 Tires
Ag front: 4.00-19
Ag rear: 10-28