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Fordson DEXTA SPECIAL

196231 HPStandard DieselT1a
A+
Excellent
Score: 95.0/100
Recalls
0
None found
Known Issues
4
3 high severity
Auction Records
0
No price data
Reliability
A+
95/100

Specifications

Engine Power31 HP
Engine (kW)23 kW
Fuel TypeStandard Diesel
CategoryT1a
Production Years1962–1962

Safety Recalls

No safety recalls found for this make/model combination.

Known Issues

4 reported
3 high1 medium
Piston damage due to insufficient clearance to cylinder head
high

After 2 years of operation, cylinder 1 piston showed severe damage with a blank/damaged piston surface caused by insufficient clearance to the cylinder head.

engine
Crack in cast iron block causing coolant loss
high

Fine crack in the side of the cast iron block causing coolant loss, requiring welding and epoxy repair.

cooling
Oil pressure drops to nearly nothing when engine gets hot
high

Oil pressure issue where pressure drops to nearly nothing when the engine gets hot, requiring oil pump replacement.

engine
Starter unable to turn engine over despite being refreshed
medium

Starter motor unable to turn the engine over reliably, even after being refurbished.

engine

Market Value

No auction data available for this model.

Hours Benchmark

Class: Compact (0–40 HP)
Low use150 /year
Typical300 /year
High use500 /year
Typical lifetime6,000 hours
Expected life15 years

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