Head to head · Utility

Fordson Dexta vs International Harvester B-250

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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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International HarvesterModel B

International Harvester B-250

Utility

power
30 hp
displacement
144 ci
Cylinders
4
Forward gears
5
Full B-250 specs
FordsonFordson Dexta
vs
International HarvesterInternational Harvester B-250

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 4,321–5,720

Engine Power

▲ Dexta higher · +2 hp (+7%)
Dexta32 hp
B-25030 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

Dexta is in the 24th percentile; B-250 is in the 22nd · 5,383 models

Engine Displacement

= Effectively tied
Dexta144 ci
B-250144 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

Dexta is in the 36th percentile; B-250 is in the 36th · 5,580 models

Cylinders

▲ B-250 higher · +1 (+33%)
Dexta3
B-2504
Median Utility Tractor4

Dexta is in the 23rd percentile; B-250 is in the 50th · 5,720 models

Forward Gears

▲ Dexta higher · +1 (+20%)
Dexta6
B-2505
Median Utility Tractor12

Dexta is in the 11th percentile; B-250 is in the 6th · 4,941 models

Dexta (A)B-250 (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecFordson DextaInternational Harvester B-250Difference
ManufacturerFordsonInternational Harvester—
ModelDextaB-250—
CategoryUtilityUtilitySame

Engine

SpecFordson DextaInternational Harvester B-250Difference
ManufacturerFord-PerkinsInternational Harvester—
ModelFord-Perkins F3.144BD-144—
Power Output32hp30hp▲ Dexta+2 hp · +7%
Rated RPM2,000RPM1,875RPM▲ Dexta+125 RPM · +7%
Cylinders34▲ B-250+1 · +33%
Displacement144ci144ciSame
Bore3.5in3.4in▲ Dexta+0.1 in · +3%
Stroke5in4in▲ Dexta+1 in · +25%

Transmission

SpecFordson DextaInternational Harvester B-250Difference
TypeGearGearSame

Dimensions & Weight

SpecFordson DextaInternational Harvester B-250Difference
Length121in112in▲ Dexta+9 in · +8%
Width64.2inNot recorded—
Height53.9in59in▲ B-250+5.1 in · +9%
Operating Weight3,307lb3,333lb▲ B-250+26 lb · <1%

Hydraulics

SpecFordson DextaInternational Harvester B-250Difference
System TypeNot recordedOpen Center—
Steering TypeManualNot recorded—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecFordson DextaInternational Harvester B-250Difference
TypeOptional Transmission or Live PTONot recorded—
Speed 1540rpmNot recorded—

Hitch & Towing

SpecFordson DextaInternational Harvester B-250Difference
Hitch TypeCategory IThree-Point Hitch—
Hitch CategoryNot recordedII/I—
Hitch PositionNot recordedRear—

Chassis & Drive

SpecFordson DextaInternational Harvester B-250Difference
Chassis Type4x24x2 2WD—
Drive Type2WD2WDSame
Steering TypeManualNot recorded—
Brake TypeDifferential mechanical expanding shoeNot recorded—

Electrical

SpecFordson DextaInternational Harvester B-250Difference
Starter TypeElectricNot recorded—

Capacities

SpecFordson DextaInternational Harvester B-250Difference
Coolant2.3gal2.7gal▲ B-250+0.3 gal · +13%

Operator Station

SpecFordson DextaInternational Harvester B-250Difference
TypeOpen operator stationOpen—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 55 hp
A · 24th percentile (32 hp)B · 22nd percentile (30 hp)

Engine Displacement

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

Cylinders

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

Forward Gears

median 12
A · 11th percentile (6)B · 6th percentile (5)

Operating Weight

median 5,303 lb
A · 27th percentile (3,307 lb)B · 27th percentile (3,333 lb)
A · DextaB · B-250Median Utility Tractor
Full spec pageFordson DextaFull spec pageInternational Harvester B-250