Fordson DEXTA / 1870
Built: 1962-1962 · Series: DEXTA
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The Fordson DEXTA / 1870 is a tractor from the DEXTA series, built in 1962. Power comes from a three-cylinder engine; from 2.4 litres it draws 23.5 kW.
Length is 3.01 m. Empty, it weighs 1,400 kg.
Within the range, rated power spans from 22.8 to 29.4 kW; with 23.5 kW, the DEXTA / 1870 sits in the lower third. Directly alongside are the Dexta-Special with 22.8 kW below and the DEXTA/1870-62 with 23.8 kW above.
Technical data
Engine
| Power | 23.5 kWcorrect |
|---|---|
| Cylinders | 3correct |
| Displacement | 2,360 cm³correct |
Dimensions and weights
| Length | 3,010 mmcorrect |
|---|---|
| Unladen weight | 1,400 kgcorrect |
Drivetrain and chassis
| Gears | 6correct |
|---|
Where this model stands
Power-to-weight ratio: 16.8 kW/t (24 kW / 1.4 t)
Power class: Compact (< 40 hp)
Stronger than 19% of the tractors in the register — out of 15,260 models with a stated power figure.
Calculated from the documented figures above — not a rating.
Frequently asked questions
How much power does the Fordson DEXTA / 1870 have?
The Fordson DEXTA / 1870 delivers 23.5 kW.
How much does the Fordson DEXTA / 1870 weigh?
The unladen weight is 1,400 kg.
What engine does the Fordson DEXTA / 1870 have?
3 cylinders, 2,360 cm³ displacement.
When was the Fordson DEXTA / 1870 built?
Production years: 1962.
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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This page carries 7 individual figures for this model. They come from 1 recorded source; every figure can be traced there. What we cannot document is not here — we leave gaps open rather than estimate them.
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Other models in this series
DEXTA/1870 SPECIAL
DEXTA/1870-60
DEXTA/1870-62
DEXTA/1870-64
Dexta
Dexta (957 E)
Dexta-Special
Super Dexta (960 E)
dexta/1870-61
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