![]() Roadless Super Dexta at Tractor World Show - Malvern 2009 | |
Model history | |
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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Superseded by | Roadless Ploughmaster 46 |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 |
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 ?
(if known) |
Reg No. Serial No. (if known) |
Build-Date | Engine-Type/Model | Owner (if known) |
Photo | Were seen/Featured in | Other info | |
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Reg no. ? | Roadless no. 2233 | ? | ? | Owner ? | ![]() |
At Tractor World Show - Malvern 2009 | ||
Reg no. ? | Roadless no. ? | 1963 | Super Dexta | R. Hughes, Bridlington | ![]() |
At Lincolnshire Steam and Vintage Rally 2008 | ||
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Reg no. | Roadless no. ?/unknown | Owner ? | ![]() |
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Gallery[]
See also[]
- List of Roadless tractors
- List of Tractor Manufacturers
- Collecting related
- Shows and Meets
- Collections - list of private collections (often exhibited at shows)
- Museums List - some feature tractors
- Clubs Listing
- NVTEC - national collectors group
- List of Tractor Parts Suppliers
- John Bownes Ltd - Roadless 'Owner' & parts supplier
References / sources[]
- Ford Tractor Conversions
- The Roadless Story, by Stuart Gibbard
- ↑ The Roadless Story (book) p 114
External links[]
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