The Fordson Tractor Pages Forum

I have had a few problems with my Dexta, principally the hydraulics which defeated me completely. I have found a one man band tractor engineer in West Somerset (midway between Taunton and Minehead) who not only sorted out the hydraulics but also found a few more issues which he dealt with at the sam...

Many thanks to you both for your suggestions. The fuel tank looks pretty clean (peered in with a torch) but I was not aware of the filter within the tank. Think I will try using my Dexta again (when this awful weather allows) and if I have any more trouble will then take off the fuel tap and filter....

Twice recently the engine (diesel) on my 1961 Dexta has died on me. The symptoms are that after running for a while the engine revs dropped and then the egine just stopped. Each time I have been going up a medium gradient and also crossing a sloping field. The first time I got the tractor onto level...

I'm using a Major 6' topper on my Dexta and think this is about as big as you can reasonably go with a Dexta. The Major topper requires a 30-60hp. tractor and my Dexta handles it well provided the growth is no too thick and too long. Up to about 12" high is no problem but after that the Dexta strugg...