Head to head · Utility

Fordson Dexta vs Fordson Power Major

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Fordson Dexta

Utility

power
32 hp
displacement
144 ci
Cylinders
3
Forward gears
6
Full Dexta specs
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How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 3,933–5,720

Engine Displacement

▲ Power Major higher · +76 ci (+53%)
Dexta144 ci
Power Major220 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

Dexta is in the 36th percentile; Power Major is in the 60th · 5,580 models

Cylinders

▲ Power Major higher · +1 (+33%)
Dexta3
Power Major4
Median Utility Tractor4

Dexta is in the 23rd percentile; Power Major is in the 50th · 5,720 models

Forward Gears

= Effectively tied
Dexta6
Power Major6
Median Utility Tractor12

Dexta is in the 11th percentile; Power Major is in the 11th · 4,941 models

Operating Weight

▲ Power Major higher · +1,233 lb (+37%)
Dexta3,307 lb
Power Major4,540 lb
Median Utility Tractor5,303 lb

Dexta is in the 27th percentile; Power Major is in the 43rd · 5,107 models

Dexta (A)Power Major (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecFordson DextaFordson Power MajorDifference
ManufacturerFordsonFordsonSame
ModelDextaPower Major—
CategoryUtilityUtilitySame

Engine

SpecFordson DextaFordson Power MajorDifference
ManufacturerFord-PerkinsFord—
ModelFord-Perkins F3.1443.6L 4-cyl diesel—
Power Output32hpNot recorded—
Rated RPM2,000RPM1,600RPM▲ Dexta+400 RPM · +25%
Cylinders34▲ Power Major+1 · +33%
Displacement144ci220ci▲ Power Major+76 ci · +53%
Bore3.5in3.9in▲ Power Major+0.4 in · +11%
Stroke5in4.5in▲ Dexta+0.5 in · +11%

Transmission

SpecFordson DextaFordson Power MajorDifference
TypeGearUnsynchronized Gear—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecFordson DextaFordson Power MajorDifference
Length121in131in▲ Power Major+10 in · +8%
Width64.2in65in▲ Power Major+0.8 in · +1%
Height53.9in64.6in▲ Power Major+10.7 in · +20%
Operating Weight3,307lb4,540lb▲ Power Major+1,233 lb · +37%

Hydraulics

SpecFordson DextaFordson Power MajorDifference
System TypeNot recordedGear Pump—
Steering TypeManualPower Assist—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecFordson DextaFordson Power MajorDifference
TypeOptional Transmission or Live PTONot recorded—
Speed 1540rpmNot recorded—

Hitch & Towing

SpecFordson DextaFordson Power MajorDifference
Hitch TypeCategory INot recorded—

Chassis & Drive

SpecFordson DextaFordson Power MajorDifference
Chassis Type4x2Not recorded—
Drive Type2WDNot recorded—
Steering TypeManualPower Assist—
Brake TypeDifferential mechanical expanding shoeNot recorded—

Electrical

SpecFordson DextaFordson Power MajorDifference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecFordson DextaFordson Power MajorDifference
Coolant2.3gal3.6gal▲ Power Major+1.3 gal · +57%

Operator Station

SpecFordson DextaFordson Power MajorDifference
TypeOpen operator stationNot recorded—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Displacement

median 183 ci
A · 36th percentile (144 ci)B · 60th percentile (220 ci)

Cylinders

median 4
A · 23rd percentile (3)B · 50th percentile (4)

Forward Gears

median 12
A · 11th percentile (6)B · 11th percentile (6)

Operating Weight

median 5,303 lb
A · 27th percentile (3,307 lb)B · 43rd percentile (4,540 lb)

Length

median 137 in
A · 28th percentile (121 in)B · 42nd percentile (131 in)
A · DextaB · Power MajorMedian Utility Tractor
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