**Fordson Dexta and Major Series Tractors**

**Introduction**

The Fordson Dexta and Major series tractors were a family of compact, versatile tractors produced by Fordson from 1958 to 1975. These tractors were popular among farmers and small landowners due to their affordability, reliability, and ease of operation.

**The Dexta**

The Fordson Dexta was the first model in the series, introduced in 1958. It was a small, two-cylinder tractor with a displacement of 1.3 liters and a power output of 35 horsepower. The Dexta was designed for light agricultural tasks such as plowing, harrowing, and mowing.

**The Super Dexta**

The Super Dexta was introduced in 1960 as an upgrade to the Dexta. It featured a more powerful engine with a displacement of 1.6 liters and a power output of 42 horsepower. The Super Dexta also had a number of improvements over the Dexta, including a live hydraulic system, a four-speed transmission, and a more comfortable cab.

**The Power Major**

The Fordson Power Major was introduced in 1961 as a more powerful version of the Super Dexta. It featured a Perkins four-cylinder engine with a displacement of 2.6 liters and a power output of 55 horsepower. The Power Major was designed for heavier agricultural tasks such as plowing, cultivating, and harvesting.

**The Super Major**

The Fordson Super Major was introduced in 1963 as an upgrade to the Power Major. It featured a more powerful engine with a displacement of 2.8 liters and a power output of 63 horsepower. The Super Major also had a number of improvements over the Power Major, including a live hydraulic system, a four-speed transmission, and a more comfortable cab.

**The Major Diesel**

The Fordson Major Diesel was introduced in 1965 as a diesel-powered version of the Super Major. It featured a Perkins four-cylinder diesel engine with a displacement of 2.8 liters and a power output of 63 horsepower. The Major Diesel was designed for heavy agricultural tasks such as plowing, cultivating, and harvesting.

**The Ford 2000**

The Ford 2000 was introduced in 1969 as a replacement for the Dexta. It featured a Perkins three-cylinder diesel engine with a displacement of 1.8 liters and a power output of 45 horsepower. The Ford 2000 was designed for light agricultural tasks such as plowing, harrowing, and mowing.

**The Super Dexta 5000**

The Fordson Super Dexta 5000 was introduced in 1972 as a more powerful version of the Ford 2000. It featured a Perkins three-cylinder diesel engine with a displacement of 1.8 liters and a power output of 50 horsepower. The Super Dexta 5000 also had a number of improvements over the Ford 2000, including a live hydraulic system, a four-speed transmission, and a more comfortable cab.

**The Super Major New Performance**

The Fordson Super Major New Performance was introduced in 1975 as an upgrade to the Super Major. It featured a more powerful engine with a displacement of 3.2 liters and a power output of 72 horsepower. The Super Major New Performance also had a number of improvements over the Super Major, including a live hydraulic system, a four-speed transmission, and a more comfortable cab.

**Conclusion**

The Fordson Dexta and Major series tractors were a family of compact, versatile tractors that were popular among farmers and small landowners. These tractors were known for their affordability, reliability, and ease of operation. The Dexta, Super Dexta, Power Major, Super Major, Major Diesel, Ford 2000, Super Dexta 5000, and Super Major New Performance were all successful models in the series, and they played a major role in the mechanization of agriculture in the 1960s and 1970s.

Ford Fordson Dexta, Super Dexta, Power Major, Super Major, Major Diesel Tractor Ford 2000 Super Dexta, 5000 Super Major, New Performance Super Dexta, New Performance Super Major Tractor Workshop Service Repair Manual

Models Covered:

Ford Fordson Dexta Tractor
Ford Fordson Super Dexta Tractor
Ford Fordson Power Major Tractor
Ford Fordson Super Major Tractor
Ford Fordson Major Diesel Tractor
Ford 2000 Super Dexta Tractor
Ford 5000 Super Major Tractor
Ford New Performance Super Dexta Tractor
Ford New Performance Super Major Tractor


Service Manual Covers:

Belt Pulley
Brakes
Clutch, Dual
Clutch, Single
Cooling System
Differential
Diesel Fuel System
Electrical System
Engine
Final Drive
Front System, Axle Type
Front System, Tricycle
Governor
Hydraulic Lift System
Power Steering
Power Take-Off
Steering Gear
Transmission
Plus Much More