Fordson Super Dexta
Built: 1962-1972 · Series: SUPER
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The Fordson Super Dexta belongs to the SUPER series; it rolled off the line as a tractor in 1962-1972. 30.5 kW is what the three-cylinder engine gets out of 2.5 litres.
Dimensions are 3.01 m by 1.73 m. Unladen weight is 1,560 kg.
The engine is water-cooled. The predecessor was the Fordson Dexta. Within the range, rated power spans from 29 to 54 kW; with 30.5 kW, the Super Dexta sits in the lower third. Directly alongside are the SUPER DEXTA-960E with 29 kW below and the SUPER MAJOR with 38 kW above.
Technical data
Engine
| Engine make | Perkinscorrect |
|---|---|
| Power | 32 hp (30.5 kW)correct |
| Cylinders | 3correct |
| Displacement | 2,500 cm³correct |
| Cooling | water-cooledcorrect |
Dimensions and weights
| Length | 3,010 mmcorrect |
|---|---|
| Width | 1,730 mmcorrect |
| Unladen weight | 1,560 kgcorrect |
| Gross vehicle weight | 1,635 kgcorrect |
Drivetrain and chassis
| Drive | rear-wheel driveWDcorrect |
|---|---|
| Gears | 6correct |
Origin and approval
| Plant | Dagenham and Basildon, Englandcorrect |
|---|---|
| Predecessor | Fordson Dextacorrect |
Where this model stands
Power-to-weight ratio: 19.6 kW/t (30 kW / 1.6 t)
Power class: Universal (40–100 hp)
Stronger than 28% of the tractors in the register — out of 15,240 models with a stated power figure.
Calculated from the documented figures above — not a rating.
Frequently asked questions
How much power does the Fordson Super Dexta have?
The Fordson Super Dexta delivers 32 hp.
How much does the Fordson Super Dexta weigh?
The unladen weight is 1,560 kg.
What is the gross vehicle weight of the Fordson Super Dexta?
1,635 kg.
What engine does the Fordson Super Dexta have?
3 cylinders, 2,500 cm³ displacement.
What are the dimensions of the Fordson Super Dexta?
3,010 mm × 1,730 mm.
When was the Fordson Super Dexta built?
Production years: 1962-1972.
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 17 individual figures for this model. They come from 2 recorded sources; 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
SUPER DEXTA 960 E/1870-64
SUPER DEXTA-960 E/1870
SUPER DEXTA-960E
SUPER DEXTA-960E/1870
SUPER DEXTA-960E/1870-63
SUPER DEXTA-960E/1870-64
SUPER MAJOR
SUPER MAJOR / 2020-64
SUPER MAJOR 4x4
SUPER MAJOR MANUEL
SUPER MAJOR-MANUEL 4X4
SUPER MAJOR/2020
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