Ford SUPER DEXTA – specifications
Built: 1961 · Series: SUPER
Data for the version built 1961 · Data origin: Official register · sources
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Ford Super – the Super Dexta and Super Major from Dagenham: the uprated versions of the Dexta and Major before the 1000 series, three- and four-cylinders, 26 to 47 kW, 1,560 to 2,520 kg unladen
This page gathers the Ford tractors with the name suffix "Super": the Super Dexta and the Super Major, the updated, more powerful versions of the simpler Dexta and Major ranges. Ford built its farm tractors at the Dagenham plant near London; the Super models appeared in the early 1960s as an interim step before replacement by the new 1000 series (Ford 2000, 3000, 4000, 5000) from 1965. The Super Dexta gained a stronger three-cylinder over the plain Dexta, the Super Major an updated gearbox and more power over the Major and Power Major on the same basic layout.
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The register lists here 5 versions with 26 to 47 kW from three- and four-cylinders of 2,500 to 3,810 cm³ displacement, unladen weights from 1,560 to 2,520 kg, lengths from 3,000 to 3,240 mm and widths from 1,630 to 1,940 mm.
Both models stood for the solid British utility tractor of the early 1960s, widely used in farming and municipal service across Britain, Ireland and the Commonwealth, where Ford ranked among the best-selling brands for decades, supported by a dense dealer network that kept parts and service readily available.
On used examples, engine condition and injection pump, clutch and gearbox, hydraulics and PTO, and rust on sheet metal and mudguards all matter; parts for the three-cylinder engines remain well available through Ford specialists and aftermarket manufacturers.
Sources: SpecCodex register, model data: Ford Super, Ford (manufacturer)
Technical data
Engine
| Power | 26 kWcorrect |
|---|---|
| Cylinders | 3correct |
| Displacement | 2,500 cm³correct |
Dimensions and weights
| Length | 3,000 mmcorrect |
|---|---|
| Width | 1,730 mmcorrect |
| Unladen weight | 1,560 kgcorrect |
Where this model stands
Power-to-weight ratio: 16.7 kW/t (26 kW / 1.6 t)
Power class: Compact (< 40 hp)
Stronger than 21% of the tractors in the register — out of 15,663 models with a stated power figure.
Calculated from the documented figures above — not a rating.
Frequently asked questions
How much power does the Ford SUPER DEXTA have?
The Ford SUPER DEXTA delivers 26 kW.
How much does the Ford SUPER DEXTA weigh?
The unladen weight is 1,560 kg.
What engine does the Ford SUPER DEXTA have?
3 cylinders, 2,500 cm³ displacement.
What are the dimensions of the Ford SUPER DEXTA?
3,000 mm × 1,730 mm.
When was the Ford SUPER DEXTA built?
Production years: 1961.
What to check before buying
- Check the hour meter against the service records — a replaced instrument is the most common gap.
- Compare the data plate and chassis number with the papers.
- Check the weights in the papers against the figures here — attachments change them.
- Load the hydraulics and watch for sag.
- Ask about parts availability for this build year — the running costs hang on it.
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Sources: Traficom — Finnish vehicle register (retrieved August 2026) · Data sources and cross-checks
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