Fordson Super Dexta in Rural France

In today's episode of farming life at la forge our Classic Super Dexta is in action concreting one of our sheds. Our first lot of in kid alpine goats have been sold and more baby kid goats have arrived. We will be bringing tou to see the goat farm where we buy our kids who makes cheese. Dad will be showing you a square baller and trailer he is looking to buy. hope you enjoy

[@mattyod73]

Great to see an irish family doing so well in france.

[@FarmingLifeatLaForge]

Thanks ☺️

[@hanloj1]

Bit of advertising for Michael...😁. Love the Dexta. Ye have some load of tractors

[@lukagiltrap77]

Excellent video Laura, Declan and Emily. Look forward to your videos every week. Thank you for taking the time out of your busy work days to share your journey with us. Long may you prosper!🇮🇪

[@FarmingLifeatLaForge]

Thanks for watching, glad you're enjoying the channel 😊

[@diggerjim6977]

Very well made video all the best from tullamore

[@stephensalt6787]

I love to see the old tractors working especially a colour that isn’t green. My uncle had a power Fordson Major and it was way faster than the MFs on the farm the old girl would even leave the 188 for dead. Keep doing your thing folks.

[@kevinkelly6225]

Great to see an Irish family doing well in France love the piece about the dexta it was one of the first tractors we had a great little work horse keep up the good work guys

[@valerieorourke5671]

Super stuff Laura

[@FarmingLifeatLaForge]

Thanks 😊

[@PhluterGoode]

Your Dad didn’t look one bit happy flying past on the Dexta!! 😀 Really enjoying seeing the sections on the goats. Keep them coming

[@FarmingLifeatLaForge]

Haha no i don't think he enjoyed that one bit 😂 thanks 😊

[@FarmingLifeatLaForge]

Haha no i don't think he enjoyed that one bit 😂 thanks 😊

[@southwestwifarm3516]

We had a super dexta on our farm for years when I was growing up, all it ever did was grind feed and rake hay, had well over 20,000 hours on it before the transmission housing cracked. I’m actively searching for another one. Glad to see them still in use around the world!

[@Jay20112968]

I just recently found one in the Netherlands, 2 out of 3 pistons are totally shot, was in use as a farm machine for years, has about 9.000 hours on the clock, unsure if the clock stopped though. I bought it, now I'm working on it, repairing and restoring it. Might have it do some work as well, but mostly just driving.

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[@irishmanshamrock8563]

A brilliant video Laura. Very enjoyable. I would love to see your Dad fixing up that bale lifter. Keep up the great work and thanks for sharing.

[@astrapete1]

I love the automatic feeding system, such a useful device, your mum explained the system well and it was good to hear about the way your currently farming with the 🐐 The Dexta looks lovely thanks for sharing with us. I look forward to the next video Laura 😀

[@kopenhagenkid]

Great video Declan and Emily

[@paddy294]

Great video as always Laura. Our first tractor was a dexta. A good little tractor in its day. Your dad was in his element when he was driving it like a big child

[@harrysemmence5046]

Just found this channel, enjoyed the dexta she has a fair turn of speed!! Looks a lovely place you have over there

[@garyshriver1478]

Hello I'm Gary from buckshot farms in Bridgeport WV of USA

[@scottkrieger4701]

This is better thank you. All your videos are good. Have a great day.

[@dodge7679]

Great vlog Laura, Ford dexta was my dad's first tractor reminds of my childhood...

[@FarmingLifeatLaForge]

Haha thanks glad you enjoyed it 😊

[@timothyhoulihan4763]

Great video, love the dexta, it was my father's first tractor when I was young, blue and white 2, looking forward to the next video

[@FarmingLifeatLaForge]

Such a great tractor! 👌 thanks 😊

[@leemiller199]

Lovely stuf laura its all go on the farm the dextor gose great haha ok be safe

[@aidanconroy1276]

Well done Dec and all the Gardiners! Really enjoyed this and memories of Mike Hogan's. Best of luck.

[@FarmingLifeatLaForge]

Thanks, hope you're well 😊

[@kopenhagenkid]

Nice looking tractor

[@kopenhagenkid]

Great video Laura

[@user-uy6ux9uf2u]

Very good tractor Perkins engine

[@mikel5253]

Haven't seen a disappointing video yet so keep up what your doing it's working as far as I'm concerned

[@jix177]

Good video. Great to see the Dexta still well able to earn its keep. No reason why it shouldn't still be working long after we're all gone!

[@FarmingLifeatLaForge]

Yeah she does her job 👍 thanks 😊

[@kelvingravel8699]

Fantastic video again Laura ,loads of useful information, that Dexta is far to fast for your dad, he was far to scared ha 😉, thanks again stay safe 👍

[@FarmingLifeatLaForge]

Thanks glad you enjoyed it 😊 hahaha nah he's grand

[@Dave-jm5yo]

That baler looks great. Looking forward to some baling videos.

[@chrisblackops8500]

Such a good video thanks for what you do

[@FarmingLifeatLaForge]

Thanks, glad you enjoyed it 😊

[@markkilleen8036]

Great vlog loved everything about it . Mark Wexford

[@FarmingLifeatLaForge]

Thanks glad you like it 😊

[@geralddoody6114]

Love your KZbin Laura your Dad is a greater inventor and Mum is a great back up

[@FarmingLifeatLaForge]

Thank you ☺️

[@SAB_Agri]

Cracking vid Laura and good nice wee dexta 🤩🤩 All the best de back home 👍👍

[@FarmingLifeatLaForge]

Thank you ☺️

[@terrydesmond5577]

Hi Laura, very interesting KZbin Chanel, I have been watching for a while. I'd love to hear the Dexta with out the music, just to hear the purr, Declan sure does look happy. A future topic I would be interested in hearing and watching is a comparison of the cost if items between Ireland and France, Farm running cost and household costs, and to balance the discussion the likely incomes.

[@kierancl]

Didnt think there were many Dexta's on the road these days!! The goats are so cute!!

[@FarmingLifeatLaForge]

They sure are 🐐 don't see to many around no 😊

[@johnsheahan7914]

Great video as always keep up the great work

[@FarmingLifeatLaForge]

Thanks ☺️

[@noelcxl2037]

Great video Laura, Jesus that Dexta can shift. Spent many’s the day on a Dexta putting out turf on the bog. Weather looks great, not like here. Easy to see the attraction of living in France, am very jealous right now 👍

[@FarmingLifeatLaForge]

Thanks 😊 yes we're enjoying the weather hoping it stays this way

[@antonyfarming]

Fantastic video 👍that ford got some speed😲kids looking good 👍 Take care stay safe 👌 cheers 👍 🐜

[@FarmingLifeatLaForge]

Thanks glad you like it 😊

[@neilfeatherstone2246]

Another great video laura stay safe

[@FarmingLifeatLaForge]

Thanks you too 😊

[@mistypeppercorn914]

I would love to see more on the goats in the future, it was great to see the Dexta tearing up the road.

[@FarmingLifeatLaForge]

Glad you enjoyed it, there'll be plenty more to come 🐐☺️

[@colmkennedy3109]

Great video 👍🏻

[@joeboylan4879]

Super video. Well done!

[@FarmingLifeatLaForge]

Thank you 😊

[@MrMusic1950]

Around 40 hp if itS 3 cylinder. Big back wheels will speed it up a lot. I live in n'mandy with a coupl'a old German tractors. Love tractors. Not farming now though. Good luck guys.

[@williamhussey5918]

Another great video

[@FarmingLifeatLaForge]

Thanks 😊

[@gusduff7158]

🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 i worked in the forestry in the seventies thats all we used the fordson major super great tractor 👍

[@iandervan8221]

Great video laura. Tis better you are getting at making videos. Keep them coming.

[@FarmingLifeatLaForge]

Aww thank you 😊

[@maryoconnor179]

Love ur vids

[@FarmingLifeatLaForge]

Thanks I'm glad ☺️

[@kennethoconnell133]

Nice weather ye seem to be having it beats the wind and the rain we are have in Eire at the moment tell your father I’m on the look out for a good second hand Tedder if he comes across one keep up the good videos

[@FarmingLifeatLaForge]

Thanks 😊 yes the weather is great! I'll be sure to tell him ☺️

[@francisoshea8748]

Great video Laura, I live near Killorglin home of King Puck...as your Dad he’ll know.

[@FarmingLifeatLaForge]

Thanks, I'll tell him 😊

[@garrykeaveney3937]

Very enjoyable video . New editing is a lovely feature. Fabulous weather there, unfortunately, we're in the eye of a storm in the west of Ireland.

[@FarmingLifeatLaForge]

Thank you 😊 yes we are very fortunate to be getting good weather

[@flemmingnielsen6097]

Is a greet one super fun to drive

[@FarmingLifeatLaForge]

Thanks 😊

[@deanmagnuson2993]

Good morning from Grand Forks

[@FarmingLifeatLaForge]

Good morning 🌞

[@roberthiggins6401]

Smashing video Laura. Thanks. Get you're dad to even up the top link on the dexter, one end looks screwed out too far.

[@FarmingLifeatLaForge]

Thanks 😊 I'll be sure to tell him

[@houseofgill]

Really interesting video . thanks.

[@FarmingLifeatLaForge]

Thank you 😊

[@jackleigh2849]

We had a dexter as well.

[@kopenhagenkid]

Cute kids Laura

[@amdvideos3610]

Learned to drive on a Dexta. Some speed on the road!

[@FarmingLifeatLaForge]

She's fairly fast all right!

[@ethanearle9457]

Great video today Laura , I think your dad has the scrap disease as bad as I do 😂

[@FarmingLifeatLaForge]

Oh he most definitely does haha 😂 thanks 🙂

[@maryoconnor179]

Ye are class

[@pj20050]

10:55 you're some craic 😂😂

[@FarmingLifeatLaForge]

Haha thanks glad you liked it 🙂

[@philipoconnor2236]

I learnt that there's somethings you just can't measure in monetary terms. The heart wants what the heart wants... and if that happens to be a dexta that puts a smile on your face from ear to ear then it's worth spending a few pound on her!!! The same goes for a wife or a GF!! 😂😂😂

[@FarmingLifeatLaForge]

Hahaha, and they say you can't buy happiness 🤷😂

[@appsonly667]

Discovered your channel about a week ago... have watched several episodes since. Great watch, ye are definitely living the dream....!! Where can I find info on your holiday accommodation when it’s up and running? Thanks

[@leightonfarms4962]

Thank you!,

[@helenryan8775]

Declan do you ever come across a Toyota land cruiser fj 40 diesel swb or lwb,they were manufactured until. 1984and were sold in France the swb had either a 2.9 ltr or a 3.4 ltr and the lwb had a 4.0 ltr engine.they are a common 4x4 in off road clubs in france.we would love to purchase one for the farm here even if it be in left hand drive.

[@BrunyeeSalers]

Liked the video Laura. My memories of goats is that the ‘billy’ boys stink 🤣🤣 I wish I had Dad’s mechanical skills, it would make such a difference. Spring barley is going in everywhere around Dorset as the weather had improved (until today’s downpours). Thanks to you all, still enjoying the smiles and sunshine. Stay safe.

[@FarmingLifeatLaForge]

Haha yes the buck goats are quite stink! Thank you 😊

[@noelcahill6707]

Just so u know it be a good fathers day gift britains farm models a releasing a model fordson this summer just a heads up

[@sc8184]

Subscriber from india

[@FarmingLifeatLaForge]

Hello, welcome to the channel 😊

[@BirconuGaming]

Nice 👌😁👌

[@FarmingLifeatLaForge]

Thanks 😊

[@peterdooley2393]

The big question is which would your dad prefer Dexta or MF35. What was the make of cement mixer I have used one on a 35 for years, like the hydraulic conversion. Great video keep it up

[@FarmingLifeatLaForge]

Hmm good question! He likes both of them, they have the same engine ☺️

[@deanmagnuson2993]

I hope everything is ok I haven’t seen any videos latly

[@philipjmcloughlin2299]

Great video guys nice to see the Dexta as i have one and they are quick . How many tractors do you have

[@FarmingLifeatLaForge]

Thanks 😊 13 tractors I believe, hard to keep count he has so many 😉

[@georgedoorley5628]

had a same saturno 80 one time, would give the dexta a good race as it also was very fast on the road , you would not feel safe on it when flatout ........

[@FarmingLifeatLaForge]

Yes you wouldn't want to hit a bump in the road 😂

[@VelEire_]

Anyone else have the kilnaskully tune playing in their head from 8:44

[@fordford9133]

Laura if you keep making videos like this.. They will be no farming in Ireland. We will all be moving to France😂🍾

[@nigelmchugh5541]

Great video, never saw a Super Dexta with the exhaust coming out on an elbow. Is this a French market thing?

[@FarmingLifeatLaForge]

Thanks 😊 no not a French version just dad's version

[@limerickman8512]

I remember playing on that same type tractor as a kid. Pretend to fly with it.

[@FarmingLifeatLaForge]

I'd say a dexta would be a great toy as a kid haha

[@limerickman8512]

@@FarmingLifeatLaForge I was three/four years old at the time, nearly everything was possible at that age and many an hour I played on that tractor (battery was disconnected so I could not start it). We were not allow up on the bigger tractors/machines, as they were afraid we fall off and hurt ourselves. It still not stop us from trying to climb up on them too when they were out of sight, plus on the hay in the hay barn, hanging off the bar in the milking machine parlor. especially My Grandfather had a loader on his tractor. It was mainly inactive as the larger tractor (small by today comparisons - compact size) was mainly used. He enjoyed us playing on it as it was his favorite tractor. It was only used on later years to fill the muck spreader and then my uncle took over the farm. When you father mention the rust, I remembered to where on the body panels the rust was on. I spend alot of time looking at that tractor and remember the funny things I thought about the controls did during play as the tractor was mainly inactive, so I did not see what they did. The whole farm was our playground and every object was our toys, including the river. Sliding down the bank (two story bank height) into the river caused alarm, but it was our fun. Getting wet and dirty was a requirement of play for us. We did not feel we had fun unless we were messy and tired. We learnt a lot through playing on the farm. There was not a tree in the area that we did not climb (including the neighbors many farms away), cow dung we cross in the pit (hard crust we knew where the soft and hard spots - I learn how to get out, helped me to help others 30 years later to get out of quick sand), rivers crossed (learnt to know water flow, deep spots etc that experience helped me many years later how to get out of trouble- I never able to swim until my 20s, yet get floated down the river because I new there was be a sand bank near the bank), hay and animals investigated. We had grandfather dog with us protecting us. We could be one part of the farm to another in quick time to the annoyance of the adults, but we were always back for dinner/supper. Hunger was a motivator to go home, to the neighbors houses for a quick snack. Grandparents were best for that. :) The most attention my grandfather dog got was from us, so the dog like been around us. As I got older, I noticed my grandfather teaching the new dog to protect my uncle young kids. So he did train the earlier dog to be with us many years before to keep us safe from other aggressive animals and to alert my grandfather to any danger we are in, in which he did. We knew the dangers as we learnt about them (we got into trouble of course and they tell us, which we used as a challenge) and we knew how to test ourselves and use any object, including balling twine. The place was full of baling twine, tied to trees, barn pillars, and other places that confused my uncle, on how it go there without a ladder (we were climbing experts - I less so but got stronger with more physical play once I was let out - ear infections). We did not tell him. Yes we did have accidents. One of mine was the worst at age 12, despite my safety checks. Funny story now, Not at the time. I was used to Hospitals, as I was born with a cleft lip and ear issues operations (lots of stories about that , good the bad and the funny ugly ones). Lots of operations and hospital visits. Pain to me was normal. I over came it with play and exploring on the farm and I could not wait to get out and explore. Been inside was hell for me. We would shock Health And Safety types, today if they saw what we did. We hid a lot of it from our family (until accidents and got caught expectantly and got into big trouble with them), despite them trying to keep us save. My grandfather knew as he was able to sneak around, but we also knew where he was eventually, because the dog knew. If my grandfather left the house, the dog would smell it and be off quick. We knew from the dog behavior if he was tracking grandfather or others. It was the way the dog focus himself and how alert he was and quickly catch up with grandfather, we followed the dog behind as fast as we could. So if we wanted to know were he was (we be up to no good) we deliberately swing by the house and let the dog smell the ground and then we be off. That tractor was a magnet for us as very young kids, thus why they disconnect the battery (we did not know unlike many years later. I would do the same as a adult too but hide it, as a Kid I would back put it back on if I knew, as I emulated them). So your father story about the tractor reminded me of my childhood, 40 years ago. Thanks for that, especially in these times where the government is locking us up.

[@samn-hd7qf]

Just wondering about pick up hitches in france. Do they took them off as they just dont like them or do they have a better setup👍

[@FarmingLifeatLaForge]

No they just don't like them, don't know why 🤷

[@samn-hd7qf]

@@FarmingLifeatLaForge ohh right interesting enough. Cause the auld pickup hitch is fierce handy

[@FarmingLifeatLaForge]

Yeah we never understood why either..

[@chrisneedham5803]

Is there much demand for goat meat in France or Ireland? If so how is the price compared to lamb? Great video, well filmed and edited. Cheers 🍷🍺👍🏼🐶🐾🐾🐶

[@FarmingLifeatLaForge]

There's a bit, i know in Italy they quit like it but it hasn't taken off here yet. We don't sell for meat, all our goats are dairy so i wouldn't be sure on price comparison sorry! If i find out I'll let you know 🤠 thanks 😊

[@thomasforbes8904]

Great video,well done Why did Ye stop milking goats

[@FarmingLifeatLaForge]

Just too much work for 2 people with everything else

[@hughest2008]

Love the vids but prefer the big blue powering off in the intro

[@FarmingLifeatLaForge]

Great thanks, I'll make sure to add it in the future ☺️

[@masseyman82]

Have you ever had any massey tractors ?

[@FarmingLifeatLaForge]

No massey no, dad is a fan of the blues 😉

[@mathewmurphy2790]

What part of france are ye living in laura.

[@katieshiel4362]

Do ye do sheep in France

[@dellhell8842]

According to Tractor Data, the Super Dexta was 45 Horsepower. Your's is in great original condition with the Butler back lights. www.tractordata.com/farm-tractors/000/7/2/724-fordson-super-dexta.html

[@FarmingLifeatLaForge]

Great thanks I'll be sure to show dad ☺️

[@arwelagrimachinery]

@@FarmingLifeatLaForge did it used to have blue mudguards and orange wheels? If so itll be about 39hp ish

[@arwelagrimachinery]

Tha small chrome badges on the bonnet that make me think, the newer light grey and blue ones had a sticker instead of badge and were just a shade under 45hp

[@paddykelly1250]

Irish version of the fast and furious

[@colmanlong1032]

Great video,goats must be profitable in France,but do they not get on your nerves.

[@FarmingLifeatLaForge]

They can be quite annoying yeah, but they are a lovely animal! 🐐🤠

[@colmanlong1032]

@@FarmingLifeatLaForge 🌞

[@greggroome2791]

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[@johndillon9476]

Have ye many restrictions because of Covid?

[@FarmingLifeatLaForge]

Not too many, mainly just a curfew from 6pm to 6am 😊

[@leomcnally4999]

Another great video Laura, whats the reason for the bells on the goats at that breeders farm??

[@FarmingLifeatLaForge]

Thanks 😊 just to look and sound nice I guess, they have a farm shop so customers probably enjoy seeing them

[@johnhayes4110]

Did I see a Honda 50 in that video 🤔

[@FarmingLifeatLaForge]

Haha it sure is, well spotted 😉

[@johnhayes4110]

Could You include the Honda 50 in a vedio some time, I would appreciate it, Thanks for The vedios ☺️👍

[@FarmingLifeatLaForge]

Yeah we'll try do a bit on it when the weather gets good again, gone a bit too windy for filming now 😊

[@alastaira2490]

Hello I work for haulage company with low loaders and step frame trailers we are always around all over France delivering JCB machinery from England then collect return loads home if you need any loads collected or going to Ireland,England our company would be happy to price.

[@FarmingLifeatLaForge]

Hi! Great I'll keep that in mind thanks 😊

[@ericsimpson4732]

A ford dexta is 32 hp

[@FarmingLifeatLaForge]

Great thanks 😊

[@peterford436]

Dad needs a better microphone...

[@FarmingLifeatLaForge]

When the tractor is running its not meant to be heard, I don't even know what he was saying 🤷 he just doesn't stop talking 🤣

[@geralddoody6114]

Laura why do you buy kid goats and and then when they are in kid you sell them

[@FarmingLifeatLaForge]

So we don't milk goats anymore, we just rare them to sell to other farmers looking to expand their heard or start up 😊

[@paulmorris6694]

Another great video

[@FarmingLifeatLaForge]

Thanks 😊