- Rigid chassis
- WhichTractor size: Compact
- No lab test on file
- 1963–1964
It sits on the compact/utility boundary, so either size is a fair description. It was ranked on an engine power figure whose source does not say gross or net. WhichTractor size, not the maker’s category
Derived by WhichTractor from a sourced three-point linkage. How we decide what a machine is
Fordson Dexta-Special specs: hp, weight, years
PERKINS/FORD F 3.144 three-cylinder diesel. The manufacturer claimed 30.6 horsepower. No laboratory has tested one, so there is no measured figure at the shaft.
Engine power, claimed · gross or net not stated
30.6 hp
22.8 kW as stated by the source
No lab test on file
Claimed · standard not stated by the source
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Fordson Dexta-Spezial”, claimed
This is the maker’s own figure, measured at the engine. Power at the PTO is lower — by how much, for this machine, nobody has measured.
- Weight
- 3,241 lb
- 3-point lift
- 1,764 lb
- Hyd. flow
- 4.4 gpm
- Top speed
- 12.4 mph
Fordson Dexta-Special specs: key facts
The Fordson Dexta-Special was built from 1963 to 1964.
The Fordson Dexta-Special has a claimed engine power (gross or net not stated) of 22.8 kW (30.6 hp); it has no measured PTO figure.
The Fordson Dexta-Special is two-wheel drive (2WD).
The Fordson Dexta-Special has a PERKINS/FORD F 3.144 engine, a 3-cylinder 2.37 L diesel unit.Source 1
The Fordson Dexta-Special weighs 1,470 kg (3,241 lb) unladen.
The Fordson Dexta-Special has a dependent rear PTO running at 540 rpm.
The three-point hitch of the Fordson Dexta-Special lifts 800 kg (1,764 lb) at the lower-link ends.
The hydraulic pump of the Fordson Dexta-Special delivers 16.7 L/min (4.4 gpm).
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Fordson Dexta-Spezial”
How much horsepower does a Dexta-Special have?
The only figure for the Dexta-Special is 30.6 hp (22.8 kW) of claimed engine power, gross or net not stated, no test standard stated — not power at the shaft.
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Fordson Dexta-Spezial”
What engine is in a Dexta-Special?
A Dexta-Special has a PERKINS/FORD F 3.144, a 3-cylinder 2.37 L diesel engine.
| Make & model | PERKINS/FORD F 3.144 |
|---|---|
| Cylinders | 3, liquid-cooledSource 2 |
| Displacement | 144.3 ci · 2.37 L |
| Max torque | 94 lb·ft · 127 N·m @ 1,200 rpmSource 2 |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Fordson Dexta”
How much will a Dexta-Special lift, and what is its hydraulic flow?
A Dexta-Special lifts 1,764 lb (800 kg) at the lower-link ends of its Category 1 three-point hitch.
| Pump flow | 4.4 gpm · 16.7 L/min |
|---|---|
| Hitch category | Category 1 |
| Lift at ends | 1,764 lb · 800 kg |
| Rear PTO | Dependent, transmission-driven, 540 rpm |
| PTO shaft | 1 3/8"- 6 splines |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Fordson Dexta-Spezial”
What transmission does a Dexta-Special have?
Transmission specifications for the Dexta-Special are below.
| Clutch | Pedal-operated dry single-plate clutch |
|---|---|
| Steering | Mechanical link steering with two steering arms |
| Top speed | 12.4 mph · 20 km/h |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Fordson Dexta-Spezial”
How much does a Dexta-Special weigh?
A Dexta-Special weighs 3,241 lb (1,470 kg) unladen.
| Unladen weight | 3,241 lb · 1,470 kg |
|---|---|
| Maximum permissible mass | 4,409 lb · 2,000 kg |
| Wheelbase | 73.5 in · 1,867 mm |
| Length | 118.5 in · 3,010 mm |
| Width | 64.6–86.6 in · 1,640–2,200 mm |
| Height | 53.9 in · 1,370 mm |
| Ground clearance | 20.9 in · 530 mm |
| Front track | 48.0–76.0 in · 1,220–1,930 mmWikibooks gives one track for both axles |
| Rear track | 48.0–76.0 in · 1,220–1,930 mmWikibooks gives one track for both axles |
| Turning radius, braked | 9.0 ft · 2.75 m |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Fordson Dexta-Spezial”
What oil does a Dexta-Special take, and how much?
A Dexta-Special engine takes 7.7 qt (7.25 L). Single source, not independently verified — always confirm against the operator’s manual for your machine.
| System | Capacity |
|---|---|
| Engine oil | 7.7 qt · 7.25 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Fordson Dexta-Spezial” · single source, not independently verified |
| Transmission | 13.7 qt · 13.0 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Fordson Dexta-Spezial” · single source, not independently verified |
| Cooling system | 9.0 qt · 8.52 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Fordson Dexta-Spezial” · single source, not independently verified |
Always confirm against the operator’s manual for your machine before service.
Which tractors compare with a Dexta-Special?
Within 10% of its 30.6 hp of claimed engine power, the same type, and first built within 15 years of it.
- Fordson Dexta (957 E)30.6 hp engine, claimed · 1957–1964Side by side with the Dexta-Special →
- Massey Ferguson TE-A 2030.6 hp engine, claimed · 1948–1956Side by side with the Dexta-Special →
- Hanomag Perfekt 401 (S)31 hp engine, claimed · 1964–1967Side by side with the Dexta-Special →
- ALLIS-CHALMERS Modell-WD30.2 hp engine, claimed · 1948–1953Side by side with the Dexta-Special →
- Ford NAA30.0 hp engine, claimed · 1953–1954Side by side with the Dexta-Special →
- Renault Super 429.6 hp engine, claimed · 1963–1965Side by side with the Dexta-Special →
Common questions about the Fordson Dexta-Special
Is a Dexta-Special two-wheel drive or four-wheel drive?
The Fordson Dexta-Special is two-wheel drive (2WD).
What PTO does a Dexta-Special have?
A Dexta-Special has a dependent 540 rpm rear PTO on a 1 3/8"- 6 splines shaft.
Sources and how this page was built
Compiled from Traktorenlexikon, “Fordson Dexta”; and Traktorenlexikon, “Fordson Dexta-Spezial”.
Sources
Facts taken from these documents, units converted. Numbers beside a figure refer to this list. Licences and attribution
- Traktorenlexikon: Fordson Dexta — CC BY-SA 4.0, WIKIBOOKS-TL-109882 · revision 1055071. Wikibooks contributors (Traktorenlexikon). Original document
- Traktorenlexikon: Fordson Dexta-Spezial — CC BY-SA 4.0, WIKIBOOKS-TL-110003 · revision 1055072. Wikibooks contributors (Traktorenlexikon). Original document