Identifying Your Dexta

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Dextas were introduced in 1958 with an upgrade in 1960,1962 and 1963. The petrol Dexta was introduced in 1960. In 1962 the Super Dexta was introduced and the three tractors carried on in production until 1964.

Dexta .. Introduced December 1957 .. Engine .. F3.144 .. Diesel .. Three cylinder .. Vacuum Governor until November 1962 when Simms Minimec fitted to end of production. Ford designation until November 1961 .. 957E. After 1961 O9A. Letter changes with year.

Petrol Dexta .. Introduced November 1960 .. Engine .. Standard Motor Company Industrial, 87mm bore .. Four cylinder .. 37hp .. Petrol. Ford designation until Novenber 1961 .. 959E. After 1961 09A. Letter changes with year.

Super Dexta .. Introduced April 1962 .. Engine .. F3.152 .. Diesel .. Three cylinder ..41hp (44.5 hp New Performance 1963) Simms Minimec mechanically governed injection pump. Ford designation 09B. Letter changes with year.

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Dexta to 1960 and export Dexta.

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1961 Export Petrol Dexta.

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1962 Super Dexta.

Identifying a Dexta.

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Serial Number

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Engine Number (Petrol Dexta)

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Date code on clutch housing, right side.

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Date code on gearbox.

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Date code on rear axle, right side.

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Date code on hydraulic lift.

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Date code on left axle trumpet housing.

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Date code on right axle trumpet housing.

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Dexta front cowl.

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Super Dexta Cowl.

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Lower bonnet line Dexta.

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Lower bonnet line Super Dexta.

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Beware of tractors like this. It is not what it seems.