Fordson SUPER DEXTA-960E/1870
Built: 1963-1964 · Series: SUPER
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Fordson Super – Developments of the Major and Dexta, 1961 to 1964: three- and four-cylinder Perkins diesels with 29 to 54 kW, 2,500 to 3,610 cm³ displacement
Under the Super designation, the register groups together developments of both the Fordson Major and the Fordson Dexta from 1961 to 1964 – the Super Major and the Super Dexta. Output of the recorded models ranges from 29 to 54 kW, using three- and four-cylinder engines with displacement from 2,500 to 3,610 cm³.
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Recorded operating weight runs from 1,560 to 3,160 kg, with the lighter Super Dexta models differing considerably from the heavier Super Major variants. The Super models received revised hydraulic and braking systems compared with their predecessors.
For buyers of historic Fordson models, distinguishing precisely between Super Major and Super Dexta matters, since these are two different size classes with different intended uses – the Major as a larger field tractor, the Dexta as a more compact all-rounder.
Both the Super Dexta and the Super Major, with output below 55 kW, stayed within three-point category I under ISO 730; the PTO on both ran single-speed at 540 rpm, as was typical for British tractors of the period, before the two-speed 540/1,000 rpm PTO became widespread in the 1960s. Both Perkins engines in this range benefit from Perkins' still-existing parts network, independent of the state of the Fordson brand organisation itself. Body panels for both models are partly interchangeable thanks to their shared basis with the Major and Dexta.
Sources: SpecCodex register, model data: Fordson SUPER
Technical data
Engine
| Cylinders | 3correct |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 2,500 cm³correct |
Dimensions and weights
| Width | 1,730 mmcorrect |
|---|---|
| Unladen weight | 1,560 kgcorrect |
| Gross vehicle weight | 1,635 kgcorrect |
Drivetrain and chassis
| Gears | 6correct |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does the Fordson SUPER DEXTA-960E/1870 weigh?
The unladen weight is 1,560 kg.
What is the gross vehicle weight of the Fordson SUPER DEXTA-960E/1870?
1,635 kg.
What engine does the Fordson SUPER DEXTA-960E/1870 have?
3 cylinders, 2,500 cm³ displacement.
When was the Fordson SUPER DEXTA-960E/1870 built?
Production years: 1963-1964.
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.
The technical data on this page comes from official vehicle registration records (RDW/Traficom), not from the manufacturer.
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Other models in this series
SUPER DEXTA-960E
SUPER MAJOR
SUPER MAJOR / 2020-64
SUPER MAJOR MANUEL
SUPER MAJOR/2020
SUPER MAJOR/2020-1962
Super Dexta
Super Major-County
Sources: Traficom — Finnish vehicle register (retrieved August 2026) · How we check the data
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