What year was the Fordson Dexta made?
The first Fordson Dexta tractors appeared in 1957 to compete head-on with the Massey Ferguson 35 which had been launched the year before to replace the much-loved ‘Little Grey Fergie’ TE20 in the small tractor market.
How do you tell what year my Ford 2000 tractor is?
To determine this, look at the tractor production code, also known as the unit date code. The first digit of the tractor production code gives the production year.
How do you find out what year my tractor is?
First and foremost is the tractor serial number, which is stamped into an aluminum plate located on the right side of your tractor, on the steering gear housing. Use the tractor serial number table to look up the year.
Who made the Dexta tractor?
Engine – A straight 3-cylinder engine designed and built by Ford and Perkins.
When were Fordson Dexta tractors made?
Fordson Dexta ( Ford Dexter) tractors were manufactured from 1957 to 1964. Find the data specifications and serial numbers here to date your tractor. Fordson made the Dexta and the Super Dexta (badged the Ford 2000 diesel in the USA).
How do I find out what year my Fordson Dexta is?
Finding the year of manufacture for a Dexta is a complex process and sources of information differ. The serial number of the Fordson Dexta is stamped on the flange between the engine and clutch housing on the left hand side of the tractor.
Will a Ford Dexta go into gear?
My father owns a Ford Dexta (estiamte of 1957 / 1958) that has passed down through the family and recently will not not move. It will go into gear however; it does not move.
How much horsepower does a Ford Perkins Dexta have?
Built at the Dagenham factory the diesel model produced 32hp from a 3 cylinder Ford-Perkins engine. There was also a 4 cylinder petrol engine (37hp) manufactured in much smaller quantities. Ford-Perkins Diesel Engine Dexta – F3.144