Fordson
Dexta
Farm tractor · 1958–1961 · 32 hp
FordsonDexta
The Fordson Dexta is a farm tractor manufactured from 1958 to 1961. It features a Ford-Perkins F3.144 engine, and manual steering.
Engine
| Engine | Ford-Perkins F3.144 |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type | diesel |
| Cylinders | 3 |
| Cooling | liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 144 ci (2.4 L) |
| Bore | 3.5 in (89 mm) |
| Stroke | 5 in (127 mm) |
| Compression Ratio | 16.5 |
| Power Gross | 32 hp (23.9 kW) |
| Power Rated | 32 hp (23.9 kW) |
| Power PTO | 31.41 hp (23.4 kW) |
| Power Drawbar | 27.03 hp (20.2 kW) |
| Torque Peak | 93 lb-ft (126.1 Nm) |
| Torque Peak | 1,200 RPM |
| Air Cleaner | oil bath |
| Starter Volts | 12 |
| Oil Capacity | 7.66 qts (7.2 L) |
| Coolant Capacity | 9 qts (8.5 L) |
| Manufacturer | Ford-Perkins |
| Rated | 2,000 RPM |
| Firing Order | 1-2-3 |
| Oil Change Interval Hours | 100 |
Transmission
| Gears | 6 forward and 2 reverse |
|---|---|
| Clutch | dry disc |
| Available Options | 6-speed |
Hydraulics
| Pump Flow | 4.42 gpm (16.7 lpm) |
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PTO
| Rear Type | 540 |
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Hitch
| Rear Type | I |
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Dimensions
| Length | 118.5 in (300 cm) |
|---|---|
| Width | 64.5 in (163 cm) |
| Height | 54 in (137 cm) |
| Wheelbase | 71 in (180 cm) |
Weight
| Shipping | 2,980 lbs (1,351 kg) |
|---|---|
| Operating | 3,300 lbs (1,496 kg) |
| Ballasted | 6,000 lbs (2,721 kg) |
Tires & Tracks
| Front Ag | 5.50-16, 4.00-19 |
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| Rear Ag | 12.4-28, 10-28 |
Fuel
| Capacity | 8.4 gal (31.8 L) |
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Steering
| Type | manual |
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Compatible Implements
| Model | Type | Width | Min HP |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bush Hog BH114 | Rotary Cutters | 44" | 15 hp |
| Land Pride RCR1242 | Rotary Cutters | 42" | 18 hp |
| Bush Hog BH115 | Rotary Cutters | 56" | 20 hp |
| Land Pride RCF2072 | Rotary Cutters | 72" | 20 hp |
| Land Pride RCF2060 | Rotary Cutters | 60" | 20 hp |
| Land Pride RCR1260 | Rotary Cutters | 60" | 20 hp |
| Land Pride RCR1860 | Rotary Cutters | 60" | 20 hp |
| Land Pride RCR1872 | Rotary Cutters | 72" | 20 hp |
| BEFCO BRC-242 | Rotary Cutters | 42" | 20 hp |
| BEFCO BRC-142 | Rotary Cutters | 42" | 20 hp |
| Land Pride RCR1248 | Rotary Cutters | 48" | 20 hp |
| Land Pride RCR1548 | Rotary Cutters | 48" | 20 hp |
| BEFCO BRC-248 | Rotary Cutters | 48" | 25 hp |
| BEFCO BRC-148 | Rotary Cutters | 48" | 25 hp |
| Land Pride RCR1272 | Rotary Cutters | 72" | 25 hp |
| Bush Hog BH116 | Rotary Cutters | 68" | 25 hp |
| Bush Hog BH210-3 | Rotary Cutters | 60" | 25 hp |
| Bush Hog BH210-3 variant 2 | Rotary Cutters | 72" | 30 hp |
| BEFCO BRC-160 | Rotary Cutters | 60" | 30 hp |
| BEFCO BRC-260 | Rotary Cutters | 60" | 30 hp |
Checked: 3-point hitch category, PTO horsepower. Not checked: PTO speed (540/1000), hydraulic flow, 3-point lift capacity, rear remotes, ballast.
These implements meet this tractor's hitch and PTO-HP requirements — this is not a full compatibility guarantee. Confirm the remaining specs with your dealer before purchasing.