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Finding the year of manufacture for a Dexta is a complex process and sources of information differ. The serial number of the Fordson Dexta is stamped on the flange between the engine and clutch housing on the left hand side of the tractor. The castings codes (clutch casting, rear axle casting, gearbox casting, hydraulic lift casting) can also give an indication of year of manufacture. Fordsonfreeweb and Yesterdaystractors give information on this – and here’s a summary of that info. Other Dexta statistics are available here.
Casting Codes
From 1957 until 1963, the casting codes would be in the format of C17A (for example). The first letter refers to the month (i.e. C refers to March), the number refers to the date (i.e.17 would be the 17th of March in this case), the last letter refers to the year (A refering to 1957).
From 1963 onwards the code consisted of a year number, letter indicating the month and a number for the date. So 4D18 would be the 18th April 1964. It would seem that there are some anomalies though – see the table below.
Month Until 1963 1963 and after
Jan A A
Feb B B
March C C
April D D
May F E
June H F
July J G
Aug K H
Sept L K
Oct M L
Nov N M
Dec P N
Year Code
1957 A
1958 B
1959 C
1960 D
1961 F
1962 H
1963 (Jan-May) J
1963 (Jun-Dec) 3
1964 4
Serial Numbers
Year Prefix Number
1957 957E 1 to..
1958 957E 144 to..
1959 957E 22558 to..
1960 957E 44432 to..
1961 (Jan-Oct) 957E 71921 to..
1961 (Nov-Dec) 09A 312001 to..
1962 09B 702592 to..
1963 (Jan) 09C 732031 to..
1963 (Feb-May) 09C 900001 to..
1963 (Jun-Dec) 09C 916550 to..
1964 (Jan-Sept) 09D 907332 to..
Other sources do differ slightly from the above numbers, so please only use these as a good guide.
Comments…..
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Lee says:March 31st, 2008 at 4:37 pm
Could you tell me when or if the orange wheels on the fordson dexta were red.Cheers Lee.
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The Vintage Tractor Engineer says:March 31st, 2008 at 4:38 pm
Hi Lee,As far as I know the wheels were orange and not red. The orange wheels
changed at serial number 09C 913383 (June ‘63) to the grey/cream coloured
wheels.This Fordson tractor website gives you lots of detailed information
Steve
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ENDA says:August 4th, 2008 at 3:48 pm
RECENTLY OBTAINED A FORD 3000 .ON THE BONNET IT WAS MARKED SUPER DEXTA. IT ALSO HASA FIN BONNET . WERE TRYING TO FIND INFO ON THIS .THE SERIAL NUM IS B226 OR B STAR 82162 COULD YOU PLEAS HELP ME ON THISTHANKS
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Roger Jacques says:December 5th, 2008 at 3:21 pm
To whom,
I have purchased a fordson dexta,diesel 3cyl T3. The serial # is 1492597 which is on the engin and another number on the transmittion area which is # 957E – 7005 L5F. I am wanting to rebuild this tractor but don’t know the year it is to order parts. Can anyone help me to determ the year or where else on the tractor I can find a number to help determin the year. Thanks in advance5
Paul Johnson says:December 11th, 2008 at 2:04 pm
Roger,From the transmission casting it looks like your castings were made on 5th September 1961. So I would think that your tractor was manufactured late in 1961.
Paul
Can anyone help?? …. Trying to date my fordson dexta I have the following codes c0280098f and 09c929431and 957e7505g
I’m thinking it could be a mix of a lot of pats but I want to register with the delay and need a year of manufacture.. Help!!!
Hi Nathan,
There are a number of suppliers for Dexta parts. Just do a web search for companies such as Agriline, Southern Counties Tractor Spares, Silver Fox Tractor Spares, QTP, etc. etc. Most of these companies don’t supply genuine original parts, but have parts manufactured to fit. I don’t know if Ford New Holland dealerships still offer parts for the Dexta, but they would be also worth a try.
Steve.
Hi i’m Nathan and I’m restoring a Fordson Dexta, does anyone know where i can find parts?
I have a three cylinder diesel dexta. I run 80w90 in the trans and all weather hydraulic oil in the rear end and trhee point.
Tim James -If you find the year, can you let me know and I will do the same as in same position as you, thanks
To Courtney re May 14th post
Have 1958 Fordson Dexta, good running order, good candidate for restoration. Please reply for additional info, location, price.
This Dexta run on gas and I think it is 1963 everything work well but just wanted to change everything.
Can anyone tell me what oil is used in the lift system? I just picked This Dexta and I don’t have information on it.
PK
Hi guys i have a dexta the only no i can find are 9574227 can any one help me thnx
cheers Bill
Hi Phil,
I can’t point you towards a really good comprehensive resource, but just one bit of info for you. There is a company in Buith Wells that supplies 4WD conversions. G & D Morris (All Grip Traction), Tel – 01982 553791
Steve.
I am lookin for a Fordson Dexta for a hobby restoration job. If anyone is interested please advise.
Anyboby know where I can find info on 4 wheel drive dexta,s
I have a Fordson Dexta (957E 7005) that I want to use for work. It runs great but I have no idea the year or hp. Any help? Thanks in advance.
Tim
Please can you help? I hava a Ford Dexta and am considering its sale. I would like to know the year of manu. The following number 26KW1372 is on the engine casting, left hand side. We have owned this tractor for 30+ years and it has a road registration number, although it has not been used on the road for about 25 years or so.
Hi Joan,
So I think this means your Dexta is a 1958.
Paul
Too much info , I also want to rebuild a fordson super dexta but don’t know the year. numbers we could see 957E7505,model code 1618353, serial no 33238 and another no 738945 casted on the plate that we got between the diesel tank and the engin, front lights are on the side (looks like it was gas lamps!) tractor is blue ,thanks