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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 |