Head to head · Utility

Fordson Dexta vs Fordson Super Major

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FordsonModel A

Fordson Dexta

Utility

power
32 hp
displacement
144 ci
Cylinders
3
Forward gears
6
Full Dexta specs
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FordsonModel B

Fordson Super Major

Row Crop

power
54 hp
displacement
220 ci
Cylinders
4
Forward gears
6
Full Super Major specs
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How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 3,933–5,720

Engine Power

▲ Super Major higher · +22 hp (+69%)
Dexta32 hp
Super Major54 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

Dexta is in the 24th percentile; Super Major is in the 49th · 5,383 models

Engine Displacement

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

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

Cylinders

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

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

Forward Gears

= Effectively tied
Dexta6
Super Major6
Median Utility Tractor12

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

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

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecFordson DextaFordson Super MajorDifference
ManufacturerFordsonFordsonSame
ModelDextaSuper Major—
CategoryUtilityRow Crop—

Engine

SpecFordson DextaFordson Super MajorDifference
ManufacturerFord-PerkinsFord—
ModelFord-Perkins F3.144Not recorded—
Power Output32hp54hp▲ Super Major+22 hp · +69%
Rated RPM2,000RPM1,700RPM▲ Dexta+300 RPM · +18%
Cylinders34▲ Super Major+1 · +33%
Displacement144ci220ci▲ Super Major+76 ci · +53%
Bore3.5in3.9in▲ Super Major+0.4 in · +11%
Stroke5in4.5in▲ Dexta+0.5 in · +11%

Transmission

SpecFordson DextaFordson Super MajorDifference
TypeGearSliding gear—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecFordson DextaFordson Super MajorDifference
Length121in130in▲ Super Major+9 in · +7%
Width64.2in65in▲ Super Major+0.8 in · +1%
Height53.9in64.6in▲ Super Major+10.7 in · +20%
Operating Weight3,307lb5,330lb▲ Super Major+2,023 lb · +61%

Hydraulics

SpecFordson DextaFordson Super MajorDifference
System TypeNot recordedOpen center—
Steering TypeManualPower assist—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecFordson DextaFordson Super MajorDifference
TypeOptional Transmission or Live PTOIndependent—
Speed 1540rpm540rpmSame

Hitch & Towing

SpecFordson DextaFordson Super MajorDifference
Hitch TypeCategory IThree-Point Hitch—
Hitch CategoryNot recordedII/I—

Chassis & Drive

SpecFordson DextaFordson Super MajorDifference
Chassis Type4x24x2 2WD—
Drive Type2WD2WDSame
Steering TypeManualPower assist—
Brake TypeDifferential mechanical expanding shoeDifferential mechanical disc—

Electrical

SpecFordson DextaFordson Super MajorDifference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecFordson DextaFordson Super MajorDifference
Coolant2.3gal3.8gal▲ Super Major+1.5 gal · +65%

Operator Station

SpecFordson DextaFordson Super MajorDifference
TypeOpen operator stationOpen—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 55 hp
A · 24th percentile (32 hp)B · 49th percentile (54 hp)

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 · 50th percentile (5,330 lb)
A · DextaB · Super MajorMedian Utility Tractor
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