Head to head · Utility

Fordson Super Dexta vs Fordson Super Major

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Fordson Super Major

Row Crop

power
54 hp
displacement
220 ci
Cylinders
4
Forward gears
6
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How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 3,933–5,720

Engine Power

▲ Super Major higher · +9 hp (+20%)
Super Dexta45 hp
Super Major54 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

Super Dexta is in the 39th percentile; Super Major is in the 49th · 5,383 models

Engine Displacement

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

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

Cylinders

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

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

Forward Gears

= Effectively tied
Super Dexta6
Super Major6
Median Utility Tractor12

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

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

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecFordson Super DextaFordson Super MajorDifference
ManufacturerFordsonFordsonSame
ModelSuper DextaSuper Major—
CategoryUtilityRow Crop—

Engine

SpecFordson Super DextaFordson Super MajorDifference
ManufacturerFordsonFord—
ModelFord-Perkins 2.5L 3-cyl dieselNot recorded—
Power Output45hp54hp▲ Super Major+9 hp · +20%
Rated RPM2,250RPM1,700RPM▲ Super Dexta+550 RPM · +32%
Cylinders34▲ Super Major+1 · +33%
Displacement153ci220ci▲ Super Major+67 ci · +44%
Bore3.6in3.9in▲ Super Major+0.3 in · +8%
Stroke5in4.5in▲ Super Dexta+0.5 in · +11%

Transmission

SpecFordson Super DextaFordson Super MajorDifference
TypeUnsynchronized GearSliding gear—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecFordson Super DextaFordson Super MajorDifference
Length118in130in▲ Super Major+12 in · +10%
Width64.5in65in▲ Super Major+0.5 in · <1%
Height54in64.6in▲ Super Major+10.6 in · +20%
Operating Weight3,510lb5,330lb▲ Super Major+1,820 lb · +52%

Hydraulics

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

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecFordson Super DextaFordson Super MajorDifference
TypeNot recordedIndependent—
Speed 1Not recorded540rpm—

Hitch & Towing

SpecFordson Super DextaFordson Super MajorDifference
Hitch TypeThree-Point HitchThree-Point HitchSame
Hitch CategoryIII/I—
Hitch PositionRearNot recorded—

Chassis & Drive

SpecFordson Super DextaFordson Super MajorDifference
Chassis TypeNot recorded4x2 2WD—
Drive TypeNot recorded2WD—
Steering TypeNot recordedPower assist—
Brake TypeNot recordedDifferential mechanical disc—

Electrical

SpecFordson Super DextaFordson Super MajorDifference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

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

Operator Station

SpecFordson Super DextaFordson Super MajorDifference
TypeNot recordedOpen—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 55 hp
A · 39th percentile (45 hp)B · 49th percentile (54 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 183 ci
A · 40th percentile (153 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 · 30th percentile (3,510 lb)B · 50th percentile (5,330 lb)
A · Super DextaB · Super MajorMedian Utility Tractor
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