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| Model history | |
|---|---|
| Model introduced | 1960 |
| Model discontinued | 1965 |
| Model status | Discontinued |
| No. produced | Unknown |
| Preceded by | Ferguson FE-35 (UK) |
| Superseded by | Massey Ferguson 135 |
| Engine Specification | |
| Engine make | Perkins |
| Engine model | Perkins A3.152 |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Power hp | 37 |
| Power kW | 26 |
| Governed rpm | {{{governedrpm}}} |
| 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 | |
| Linkage Category | Cat I |
| 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, England India (TAFE) Rakovica, Yugoslavia (Zadrugar) |
| Plow rating | Unknown |
| Nebraska Tests No. | 774 |
The Massey-Ferguson 35 was built to follow on from the successful Ferguson FE-35 following the name change to Massey Ferguson, formerly Massey-Harris-Ferguson created by the merger in 1953 of Ferguson tractors and Massey-Harris. It featured a 35 hp (26 kW) Perkins engine.
It was manufactured in various factories around the world, including licensed-manufacturers. Factories included England, USA, in India under license by TAFE, and in Rakovica, Yugoslavia under license by Zadrugar.
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. The Massey Ferguson 35X was introduced in 1963 towards the end of production.
The 35 3.152 engine was rated and governed to a maximun 2000 or 2250 rev/min. The 35X A3.152 engine was rated and governed to a maximun of 2400 rev/min. Source (from memory) MF 35/35X Handbook.
35 four cylinder models are easily identified by having the exhaust on the same side as the brake pedals, the driver's right looking forward.
All 35 and 135 three cylinder models have the exhaust on the same side as the clutch pedal the driver's left looking forward.
For more extensive article see :- [http:// http://vintagetractorengineer.com/2010/05/massey-ferguson-35/ http://vintagetractorengineer.com/2010/05/massey-ferguson-35/ ]
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 both as Massey Ferguson 35 or Massey Ferguson 35X.
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 October 1956 to replace the TE range 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 company name change in 1957 with Red Tinwork and Grey transmission. (The merger between Harry Ferguson and Massey Harris took place in late summer of 1953, three years before TE production ended in July 1956) | |
| 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 |
Conversions[]
A restored French built MF 35 (MF 835 DV) vineyard model (narrow)
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.
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).
New[]
When new in 1956, the tractor cost[1] (as a Ferguson FE-35):-
- Standard version £463
- Delux Diesel £590
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.
Restored versions[]
The price can vary wildly depending on spec & finish originality and desirability of the particular tractor due to its history and uniqueness.
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).
| Make + Model No. | Reg No. (if known) |
Serial No. | Build-Date | Engine-Type/Make | Owner (if known) |
Photo | Were seen/Featured in | Other info |
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| MF 35 | 503 YUE+ | ? | 1960 | ? | H. Pugh, Brecon S.Wales | 
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Tractor World Show - Newbury 2016 | Restored example |
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See also[]
- List of Massey Ferguson models
- Ferguson-Brown
- Ferguson
- Shows and Meets
- Collections
- Clubs Listing
- Friends of Ferguson Heritage
- Ferguson Club
References and Sources[]
- The Ferguson Tractor Story, by Stuart Gibbard,
- Friends of Ferguson Heritage Club
- ↑ The Ferguson Tractor Story, By Stuart Gibbard, page 141
External links[]
- WWW. AGCO.Com web site - Massey Ferguson's parent Co
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