Massey-Ferguson 35
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| Model history | |
|---|---|
| Model introduced | 1960 |
| Model discontinued | 1965 |
| Model status | Discontinued Yes |
| No. produced | {{{productionno}}} |
| Preceded by | Ferguson FE-35 (UK) |
| Superseded by | Massey Ferguson 135 |
| Engine Specification | |
| Engine make | Perkins |
| Engine model | Perkins A3.152 |
| Power hp | 37 hp |
| Displacement cu in /(litre) | 152 cu in (2.5 litre) |
| No. of Cylinders | 3 |
| Bore in (mm) | 3.6 (91 mm) |
| Stroke in (mm) | 5 inches (127 mm) |
| Cooling system | Water |
| Naturally aspirated, Turbo or Supercharged | NA |
| Transmission Details | |
| Transmission type | Manual |
| Clutch | Dry plate |
| Gearbox make | MF |
| Forward | 6 |
| Reverse | 2 |
| Drive | 2-WD |
| General Data | |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Linkage Category | Cat I |
| P.T.O rpm | {{{pto_speed}}} |
| Tyre Sizes (std/options) | |
| Front | 6.0x16 |
| Rear | 11x28 (Grass option) |
| Tractor Dimensions | |
| Length (inches/metres) | 117 inches |
| Weight (nominal) lb/kg | 2980 lb |
| Wheelbase | 72 inches |
| Other info | |
| Factories | Coventry UK |
| Nebraska Test No. | 774 |
The Massey-Ferguson 35 was built to follow on from the successful Ferguson FE-35 following the merger of Ferguson tractors and Massey-Harris in 1957.
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[edit] Model history
For the company history see
- Main article: Massey Ferguson
The MF 35 was introduced in 1957, and was essentially a Ferguson FE-35 with the new corporate colour scheme, of Red tinwork and Grey skid unit. But was sold in Both colour schemes for several years, with a choice of engines. An industrial version the Massey Ferguson 35X was introduced towards the end of production.
[edit] Specifications and Options
A choice of engines and even colour scheme was available at some times of the production run.
- Other options included a choice of Wheel / tyre sizes
- Industrial versions, badged as Massey Ferguson 35X.
[edit] Production dates and Serial numbers
| production years | Engine | Serial numbers | No. built | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1956 | Standard petrol engine V.O. engine Standard 23C engine | 1001- 9224 | 8224 | Introduced as the Ferguson FE-35 , with Gold engine and transmission, grey tinwork. |
| 1957 | Standard 23c diesel | 9225-79552 | (After Serial no.74655) MF version replacing FE designation after merger in 1957 with Red Tinwork and Grey transmission | |
| 1958 | Standard 23c diesel | 79553-125067 | introduced in ? | |
| 1959 | Perkins 3.152 | 125068-171470 | built from Serial no.165596 with Perkins 3.152 | |
| 1960 | Perkins 3.152 | 171471-220613 | engine up date at s/n | |
| 1961 | Perkins 3.152 | 220614-267527 | ||
| 1962 | Perkins 3.152 | 267528-307230 | ||
| 1963 | Perkins A3.152 | 307231-352254 | MF 35X Built from Serial no. 302413 | |
| 1964 | Perkins A3.152 | 352255-388382 | production ends after: 388,382 built |
[edit] Conversions
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A whole range of special application conversions were built by various other firms. Some of theses were effectively factory approved production models for niche markets, and others were one off specials built by dealers for customers requirements.
- Some options were
- High clearance - for row crop work and spraying
- Highway kits - lights, front mudgaurds and road tyres, no linkage on some.
- Crawler Tractor conversions
- Halftrack conversion for bad ground and forestry work
- Vineyard and Orchard tractors
- 4-WD versions by Selene in Italy.
[edit] Costs
Details based on magazine articles & Fee ads and published auction results as a guide. Please add any significant Auction results or sale information for these models (Include a reference / source for info).
[edit] New
When new in 1956 the tractor cost[1] (as a Ferguson FE-35):-
- Standard version £463
- Delux Diesel £590
[edit] For restoration
Due to the large numbers built they can still be found a farm dispersal sales in varying conditions, below a £ 1000, but some of theses can be very poor condition. Complete running tractors in reasonable off farm condition can fetch considerably more than a £1000 at some sales or in the Free ads in the magazines.
[edit] Restored versions
The price can vary wildly depending on spec & finish originality and desirability of the particular tractor due to its history and uniqueness.
[edit] Preservation
These are one of the most popular tractors in preservation. To record every example on this page is not feasible, but please add any known examples with a registration Number or serial number, with any other details, and photo. When the list gets bigger it can be split to pages by year. (For tractors with plenty of Information create a page link from here to a new page for the tractors details like :- [[Massey Ferguson 35 sn.123456]] or as [[Massey Ferguson 35 reg. XYZ 123]] with the correct ref number. Please include photo of the tractor on the page, or a reference to a magazine or book it has appeared in. (Do not copy the actual article or images to here, it will be deleted).
[edit] See also
- List of Massey Ferguson models
- Ferguson-Brown
- Ferguson
- Shows and Meets
- Collections
- Clubs Listing
- Friends of Ferguson Heritage
- Ferguson Club
[edit] References and Sources
- The Ferguson Tractor Story, by Stuart Gibbard,
- Friends of Ferguson Heritage Club
- ↑ The Ferguson Tractor Story, By Stuart Gibbard, page 141
[edit] External links
- WWW. AGCO.Com web site - Massey Ferguson's parent Co
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