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Fordson Power Major vs Fordson Super Dexta

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How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 3,933–5,720

Engine Displacement

▲ Power Major higher · +67 ci (+44%)
Power Major220 ci
Super Dexta153 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

Power Major is in the 60th percentile; Super Dexta is in the 40th · 5,580 models

Cylinders

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

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

Forward Gears

= Effectively tied
Power Major6
Super Dexta6
Median Utility Tractor12

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

Operating Weight

▲ Power Major higher · +1,030 lb (+29%)
Power Major4,540 lb
Super Dexta3,510 lb
Median Utility Tractor5,303 lb

Power Major is in the 43rd percentile; Super Dexta is in the 30th · 5,107 models

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

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecFordson Power MajorFordson Super DextaDifference
ManufacturerFordsonFordsonSame
ModelPower MajorSuper Dexta—
CategoryUtilityUtilitySame

Engine

SpecFordson Power MajorFordson Super DextaDifference
ManufacturerFordFordson—
Model3.6L 4-cyl dieselFord-Perkins 2.5L 3-cyl diesel—
Power OutputNot recorded45hp—
Rated RPM1,600RPM2,250RPM▲ Super Dexta+650 RPM · +41%
Cylinders43▲ Power Major+1 · +33%
Displacement220ci153ci▲ Power Major+67 ci · +44%
Bore3.9in3.6in▲ Power Major+0.3 in · +8%
Stroke4.5in5in▲ Super Dexta+0.5 in · +11%

Transmission

SpecFordson Power MajorFordson Super DextaDifference
TypeUnsynchronized GearUnsynchronized GearSame

Dimensions & Weight

SpecFordson Power MajorFordson Super DextaDifference
Length131in118in▲ Power Major+13 in · +11%
Width65in64.5in▲ Power Major+0.5 in · <1%
Height64.6in54in▲ Power Major+10.6 in · +20%
Operating Weight4,540lb3,510lb▲ Power Major+1,030 lb · +29%

Hydraulics

SpecFordson Power MajorFordson Super DextaDifference
System TypeGear PumpNot recorded—
Steering TypePower AssistNot recorded—

Hitch & Towing

SpecFordson Power MajorFordson Super DextaDifference
Hitch TypeNot recordedThree-Point Hitch—
Hitch CategoryNot recordedI—
Hitch PositionNot recordedRear—

Chassis & Drive

SpecFordson Power MajorFordson Super DextaDifference
Steering TypePower AssistNot recorded—

Electrical

SpecFordson Power MajorFordson Super DextaDifference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecFordson Power MajorFordson Super DextaDifference
Coolant3.6gal2.3gal▲ Power Major+1.3 gal · +57%

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Displacement

median 183 ci
A · 60th percentile (220 ci)B · 40th percentile (153 ci)

Cylinders

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

Forward Gears

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

Operating Weight

median 5,303 lb
A · 43rd percentile (4,540 lb)B · 30th percentile (3,510 lb)

Length

median 137 in
A · 42nd percentile (131 in)B · 25th percentile (118 in)
A · Power MajorB · Super DextaMedian Utility Tractor
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