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Roadless Super Dexta
Roadless Super Dexta no 2233 at Malvern 09 - IMG 5551
Roadless Super Dexta at Tractor World Show - Malvern 2009
Model history
Model introduced 1960
Model discontinued 1964
Model status Discontinued
No. produced 78
Superseded by Roadless Ploughmaster 46
Engine Specification
Engine make Ford (engines)/Perkins
Engine model Perkins F3.152
Fuel type Diesel
Power hp ? hp
Governed rpm {{{governedrpm}}}
No. of Cylinders 3
Cooling system Water
Naturally aspirated, Turbo or Supercharged NA
Transmission Details
Transmission type Manual + 4-wd Transfer box
Gearbox make Ford/Roadless
Forward 8
Reverse 2
Drive 4-WD
General Data
Linkage Category Cat I
Cab Details
Type of Cab None
Other info
Factories Hounslow (conversion), UK
Plow rating Unknown
Approximate Cost new in (year) £ unknown [1]
Notes Based on the Fordson Dexta tractor. Kits supplied after 1964.
Web site www.roadless.co.uk
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The Roadless Super Dexta was built by Roadless Traction Ltd from January 1960 to November 1964 in Hounslow, Middlesex, UK.

Model History[]

For Company history see
Main article: Roadless

The detailed model history of this item is unknown. Can you help add any history for it ?

Timeline[]

  • Introduced in 1960 based on the Fordson Dexta.
  • Selene built axle used.
  • Some axles supplied for dealer or Farm fitting to existing tractors as an upgrade.
  • Dropped as a factory conversion in 1964

Factory locations[]

  • Hounslow, Middlesex, UK

Specification[]

See Infobox for basic details

Variations and Options[]

Serial Numbers Information[]

The total number built is believed to be 78 examples. No Model serial number data is tabulated here as all Roadless tractor conversions had a sequential serial number for the Axle unit fitted & not related to the base tractors model or s/n.

See also: Roadless

were known axle numbers are listed (please add any new tractors to the list.

Note: John Bownes Ltd the current Roadless brand name owner & Archive/register keeper has the original build lists from the factory & will supply details to owners of the tractors original recorded history.

Preservation[]

Little information on examples of these tractors in preservation is available.

Do you know of any examples to add to the list ?


List of Preserved Roadless Dexta conversions tractors
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Reg No.
(if known)
Serial No.
(if known)
Build-Date Engine-Type/Model Owner
(if known)
Photo Were seen/Featured in Other info
Reg no. ? Roadless no. 2233 ? ? Owner ? Roadless Super Dexta no 2233 at Malvern 09 - IMG 5551 At Tractor World Show - Malvern 2009
Reg no. ? Roadless no. ? 1963 Super Dexta R. Hughes, Bridlington Roadless Dexta - Super 1963 - R. Hughes at Lincoln 08 - P8170534 At Lincolnshire Steam and Vintage Rally 2008
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