Head to head · Utility

Fordson Dexta vs Fordson Farm 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 Farm Major

Standard Tread

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

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 3,933–5,720

Engine Power

▲ Farm Major higher · +10 hp (+31%)
Dexta32 hp
Farm Major42 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

Dexta is in the 24th percentile; Farm Major is in the 36th · 5,383 models

Engine Displacement

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

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

Cylinders

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

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

Forward Gears

= Effectively tied
Dexta6
Farm Major6
Median Utility Tractor12

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

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

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecFordson DextaFordson Farm MajorDifference
ManufacturerFordsonFordsonSame
ModelDextaFarm Major—
CategoryUtilityStandard Tread—

Engine

SpecFordson DextaFordson Farm MajorDifference
ManufacturerFord-PerkinsFordson—
ModelFord-Perkins F3.144Not recorded—
Power Output32hp42hp▲ Farm Major+10 hp · +31%
Rated RPM2,000RPM1,600RPM▲ Dexta+400 RPM · +25%
Cylinders34▲ Farm Major+1 · +33%
Displacement144ci220ci▲ Farm Major+76 ci · +53%
Bore3.5in3.9in▲ Farm Major+0.4 in · +11%
Stroke5in4.5in▲ Dexta+0.5 in · +11%

Transmission

SpecFordson DextaFordson Farm MajorDifference
TypeGearGearSame

Dimensions & Weight

SpecFordson DextaFordson Farm MajorDifference
Length121in131in▲ Farm Major+10 in · +8%
Width64.2in71in▲ Farm Major+6.8 in · +11%
Height53.9in62.6in▲ Farm Major+8.7 in · +16%
Operating Weight3,307lbNot recorded—

Hydraulics

SpecFordson DextaFordson Farm MajorDifference
Steering TypeManualManualSame

Power Take-off (PTO)

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

Tires

SpecFordson DextaFordson Farm MajorDifference
Front Tire SizeNot recorded6.00x16—
Rear Tire SizeNot recorded12x28—

Hitch & Towing

SpecFordson DextaFordson Farm MajorDifference
Hitch TypeCategory INot recorded—

Chassis & Drive

SpecFordson DextaFordson Farm MajorDifference
Chassis Type4x24x2Same
Drive Type2WD2WDSame
Steering TypeManualManualSame
Brake TypeDifferential mechanical expanding shoeNot recorded—

Electrical

SpecFordson DextaFordson Farm MajorDifference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecFordson DextaFordson Farm MajorDifference
Coolant2.3galNot recorded—

Operator Station

SpecFordson DextaFordson Farm MajorDifference
TypeOpen operator stationNot recorded—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 55 hp
A · 24th percentile (32 hp)B · 36th percentile (42 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)

Length

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