Another CHEAP Dexta

WayneB · Post by **WayneB** » Wed Apr 23, 2008 7:20 pm

Couldn't pass it up. Super Dexta, with tires that hold air, all parts there for $800. One hour from where I live. This is my third Dexta. Turns over. Guy couldn't get it to start. Fuel line is missing. I didn't have the heart to tell him...

May be a piece of Junk, may run. Pick it up Friday.
I think I have the fever.

Wayne

Kiwi Kev · Post by **Kiwi Kev** » Wed Apr 23, 2008 8:25 pm

Good on you Wayne.
You've solved a problem for him(bloody tractor wont go) and you've got a cheap tractor for yourself.
Three Dextas, Yep, your hooked.
Kiwi Kev

Tmac · Post by **Tmac** » Wed Apr 23, 2008 9:16 pm

I sure hope it dont need a starter ;((

WayneB wrote:Couldn't pass it up. Super Dexta, with tires that hold air, all parts there for $800. One hour from where I live. This is my third Dexta. Turns over. Guy couldn't get it to start. Fuel line is missing. I didn't have the heart to tell him...
May be a piece of Junk, may run. Pick it up Friday.
I think I have the fever.

Wayne

WayneB · Post by **WayneB** » Thu Apr 24, 2008 2:45 am

TMAC
It has the seleniod key start model starter.

Wouldn't you know it, it too has no fan shroud.

WAYNE

WayneB · Post by **WayneB** » Sat Apr 26, 2008 12:59 am

Hauled it home. Fella loaded it with a large front wheel loader. Engine is loose, sitting long enough till steering very stiff, however tie-rods are not at all worn. Need lots of lube & service. Lots. Honeysuckle vines all over engine and radiator area. Tin all there. Live PTO, diff lock. Fuel lines were in the tool box. Tires hold air. Brake and clutch free. Nice super dexta emblem and solid H/Ls.
With this one, I am reminded of the old show "the six million dollar man - we can rebuild him, faster, stronger... This is the first Dexta I have seen lately with the panel under the hood at Left rear below primer bulb. Has two foot rest, and usual stuff, As usual, the shifter is worn and it locks up. Now that would suprise you would it.
I have it running when I make some time for it, no hurry. Another Super Dexta. Of all my tractors, my other Super Dexta has become my favorite, strong, agile and efficient and dependable. I'd love a fleet of them for the farm. Fella can't have too many tractors. Sometimes find myself with all tractors at a worksite, one pulling trees, one with a loader, one with a trailer of wood, one with a rotary cutter, and needing still needing another (toy) with a blade or some implement that takes too much time to attach. Ah, toys.

Wayne

Post by **Oscar** » Sat Apr 26, 2008 7:58 am

WayneB wrote:Guy couldn't get it to start. Fuel line is missing. I didn't have the heart to tell him...

Now that had me laughing my you-know-what off! Good way to start a Saturday morning! Thanx!

WayneB wrote:Fella can't have too many tractors.

That's not up to the fella - it's up to the missus

. There's a bunch of guitars in my house, and still I'm tempted to bring in new ones. If not for the missus, the house would look like a guitar shop

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Post by **Brian** » Sat Apr 26, 2008 10:21 am

Can't you convince Wilma that a "Fender" goes around the fireplace to stop the children getting at the fire and you can't have too many safety measures!

Your just not trying Oscar.

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