Tractor Parts for Fordson

Fordson Dexta / Fordson Super Dexta

The Fordson Dexta was introduced in 1957 as a compact tractor designed for smaller farms and horticultural applications. Production took place in Dagenham, England, and continued until 1961. In 1962, the improved Fordson Super Dexta was introduced as a further development of the original model.

The Dexta was originally developed to compete with the successful Massey Ferguson 35. Both tractors shared several technical components, including parts of the transmission housing and differential, which simplified both maintenance and production.

The Fordson Dexta was standardly equipped with a Perkins three-cylinder engine from the A3 series, although there were some differences compared to competing models. The engine displacement was 144 cubic inches, whereas later competing variants, for example, used a 152 cubic inch engine. The fuel injection systems also differed between the models.

The gasoline version of the Dexta used essentially the same engine configuration as the Ferguson variants, but with one important design difference: the starter motor was relocated to the right-hand side. Unlike the Ferguson models, the gasoline-powered Dexta also used the same transmission housing as the diesel version.

Overall, the Fordson Dexta — and especially the Super Dexta — proved to be a versatile and capable tractor within its class.

Fordson Major / Fordson Super Major

The name Fordson Major was used for a range of different tractor models built by Ford of Britain, initially under the Fordson brand name and later under Ford Tractors. This Major series included models such as the E27N Major and the E1A Major.

Within the E1A range, several variants were subsequently developed, including the Diesel Major, New Major, Power Major, and eventually the Fordson Super Major. Introduced in 1960, the Fordson Super Major replaced the Power Major and was considered a significant technological advancement within the series at the time. It later proved to be the final model in the Major range.

One of the major innovations of the Super Major was the introduction of the so-called “Qualitrol” hydraulic system, featuring both draft and position control. This represented a considerable improvement in operation and precision compared to earlier models. In addition, engine output was increased to approximately 54 horsepower, and disc brakes were added to improve braking performance.

In 1962, the tractor’s color scheme was also updated: the traditional blue-and-orange design was replaced with a predominantly blue-and-white appearance. This change later became the foundation for the styling used in the Fordson 100 series.