Fordson Dexta 44

We are really excited to introduce this very rare Fordson Dexta.

During the late 1950’s a small but powerful tractor was required for gathering lemons from the groves in Italy. The standard Dexta was favoured for its compact size but the standard 32hp 3-cylinder diesel engine was lacking the power for the task. Subsequently, the local Fordson distributor joined forces with the manufacturer to convert a handful Dexta to accommodate the 44hp engine of the Fordson Major.

Mechanically, this is a really interesting conversion as the bellhousing has been made much shorter than the original Dexta to accommodate the longer engine, whilst keeping the same length as the original tractor. The Bell housing also carries Fords casting mark ‘Enfo’.

Other interesting features are the front axle carrier, made to fit the Major engines sump and the tie rods running down the side of the engine which have had different brackets to accommodate the slightly wider engine.

This is a very unusual tractor and only a handful are known to still exist.

It has been upgraded to a 44HP Fordson Major engine (originally 32HP, 3-cylinder diesel). It starts up well, runs nicely, and drives well in all gears.

The tractor features a custom shorter bell housing with Ford's casting mark ‘Enfo’, a modified front axle carrier and tie rods to accommodate the larger engine and a down-swept exhaust.

Converted in Italy in the late 1950s for use in lemon groves, only a handful of these unique conversions are known to exist.

The body’s tin work is in good shape, the hydraulics are fully functional, and while the top of the steering column has an old repair, it functions perfectly. It has exceptional power and pulls strongly on the road.

This tractor is ideal for collectors or enthusiasts looking for a unique and powerful machine.

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