Fordson Dextra

[Hodge]

Hi All, I have been lookin at getting a new tractor for powering my processor and also loading chip and logs, I have seen a couple of nice Fordsons and wondered if anybody on here had any info on them or what to watch out for.

Thanks in Advance:)

[welsh wood]

Hi,the Dexta has a reliable engine its the same as the massey 35,but the gearbox on the older ones can be a pain they have a habit of sticking in gear,the super dexta didn't seem to have this problem.Good luck,Gethin.

[Yeti]

Great little tractors hydraulics are bit underpowered bit good pto pump sorts that out

3cylinder Perkins designed lump are great.Bloody economical.

I know a really immaculate one fr sale 4 new tyres

[dexta]

I have a super Dexta great little tractor.its worth spending that little extra on one that's had some restoration. Costs soon add when you have too start buying new parts

[jpbeaver]

I sold my dexta to Russel and it powered his processor fine but couldn't lift it. Think he might be selling a David brown which will power the processor and shift it around. Or I know where an 880 with loader might be for sale.

[Hodge]

I sold my dexta to Russel and it powered his processor fine but couldn't lift it. Think he might be selling a David brown which will power the processor and shift it around. Or I know where an 880 with loader might be for sale.

 

Let me know about the 880 please mate:)

[Alycidon]

Hi,the Dexta has a reliable engine its the same as the massey 35,but the gearbox on the older ones can be a pain they have a habit of sticking in gear,the super dexta didn't seem to have this problem.Good luck,Gethin.

 

 

This is caused by worn selectors, usually between 4/6 and 1/3. This is easy enough to get going, six bolts hold the top of the gear box on, where the two gear levers are. Take them out, lift off the two gear levers and mounting plate. Center the two selectors in the box, replace top plate with gear levers engaging selectors. About 15 mins.

 

I have recently bought an MF135, 40hp when new, 1971, 7000 hours with cab and loader for £3500. Spares as with Fordson widely available. Got a small gearbox oil leak but thats all. Masseys are certainly preferably to later Fords (2000/3000 etc) as the Fords have an issue with blocks going porus.

 

I cut my tractor driving teeth on a Dexta, other than the gearbox issue and a reluctance to start in winter they are a nice tractor.

 

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[fergusonforestry]

there were a few 4x4 conversions built looked quite smart