Ferguson TO-35
The Ferguson TO-35 is a tractor produced by Ferguson. It is equipped with a 137.8 ci 2.3 L engine. The listed engine power is 32.93 hp 24.6 kW. Transmission: Dual Range. Operating weight: 3200 lbs 1451 kg.
Engine Power
32.93 hp
24.6 kW
Fuel & Capacities
14 gal
53.0 L
Transmission
Dual Range
Operating Weight
3200 lbs
1451 kg
Overview
 | 1954 - 1960
Utility tractor |
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Production | |
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Manufacturer | Ferguson |
Utility tractor | |
Built in Detroit, Michigan, USA | |
Variants | |
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TO-35 Deluxe | live PTO with two-stage clutch |
Ferguson TO-35 Transmission | |
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6-speed unsynchronized gear | |
Transmission details ...  |
Ferguson TO-35 Power | |
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Drawbar (tested) | 30.51 hp
22.8 kW |
PTO (tested) | 32.93 hp
24.6 kW |
Belt (tested) | 33.24 hp
24.8 kW |
Performance test details ...  | |
Mechanical | |
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Two-wheel drive | |
Manual steering | |
Differential mechanical expanding shoe brakes | |
Open operator station |
Capacity | |
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Gas Fuel | 14 gal
53.0 L |
Diesel Fuel | 10 gal
37.9 L |
Hydraulic system | 8 gal
30.3 L |
Hydraulics | |
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Capacity | 8 gal
30.3 L |
Pressure | 2500 psi
172.4 bar |
Valves | 0 to 2 |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Rear PTO | transmission |
live OptOptional | |
Rear PTO Type | 540/ground |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Wheelbase | 72 inches
182 cm |
Weight | 3200 lbs
1451 kg |
Front tire | 6.00-16 |
Rear tire | 11-28 |
Full dimensions and tires ...  | |
Electrical | |
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Ground | positive (early) |
negative *Negative ground began with tractor serial number 161250. | |
Charging system | generator |
Charging amps | 12 |
Gas Batteries | 1 |
Diesel Batteries | 2 |
Battery volts | 6 |
References | |
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35... world's most-copied tractor published in 1958, by Massey Ferguson |
Engine
Engine options | |
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Continental 2.2L 4-cyl gasoline | |
Standard Diesel Company 2.3L 4-cyl diesel |
Engine Detail — 134 ci / 2.2 L Gasoline
Manufacturer | Continental Z-134 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline |
Configuration | 4-cylinder, liquid-cooled |
Displacement | 134 ci
2.2 L |
Bore/Stroke | 3.3125x3.875 inches
84 x 98 mm |
Fuel use | 2.761 gal/hour
10.5 l/hour |
Air cleaner | oil bath |
Compression | 6.6:1 |
Rated RPM | 2000 |
Starter volts | 6 (early) |
12 *The 12V starter was first used on tractor serial number 161250. | |
Coolant capacity | 10 qts
9.5 L |
Ferguson TO-35 Engine | |
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Engine Detail — 137.8 ci / 2.3 L Diesel
Manufacturer | Standard Diesel Company 23C |
Fuel Type | Diesel |
Configuration | 4-cylinder, liquid-cooled vertical L-head |
The 23C diesel engine was first available in the TO-35 in 1958. | |
Displacement | 137.8 ci
2.3 L |
Bore/Stroke | 3.3125x4.00 inches
84 x 102 mm |
Fuel use | 2.249 gal/hour
8.5 l/hour |
Air cleaner | oil bath |
Pre-heating | glow plugs |
Compression | 20:1 |
Rated RPM | 2000 |
Firing order | 1-3-4-2 |
Starter volts | 12 |
Coolant capacity | 9 qts
8.5 L |
Intake valve clearance | 0.012 inches (cold)
0.305 mm |
Exhaust valve clearance | 0.008 inches (cold)
0.203 mm |
Oil capacity | 7.5 qts
7.1 L |
Transmission
Transmission — Dual Range
Transmission | Dual Range | ||||
Type | unsynchronized gear | ||||
Gears | 6 forward and 2 reverse | ||||
Oil capacity | 32 qts
30.3 L | ||||
Oil type | 50oF [10oC]↑ : SAE90 50oF [10oC]↓ : SAE80 | 50oF [10oC]↑ | : SAE90 | 50oF [10oC]↓ | : SAE80 |
50oF [10oC]↑ | : SAE90 | ||||
50oF [10oC]↓ | : SAE80 | ||||
Three speeds, plus reverse, with high and low ranges. Range shift lever has low, high, and 'S' positions. Lever must be in S to start tractor. | |||||
50oF [10oC]↑ | : SAE90 | ||||
50oF [10oC]↓ | : SAE80 | ||||
With 11-28 rear tires. | |||||
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Dimensions
Ferguson TO-35 Tires | |
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Ag front | 6.00-16 |
Ag rear | 11-28 |
Ag front | 4.00-19 |
5.50-16 | |
Ag rear | 13-24 |
Dimensions | |
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Wheelbase | 72 inches
182 cm |
Length | 117 inches
297 cm |
Width | 63.5 inches
161 cm |
Height | 57 inches
144 cm |
Operating weight | 3200 lbs
1451 kg |
Ballasted weight | 5775 lbs
2619 kg |
Ground clearance | 13.5 inches
34 cm |
Front tread | 46 to 80 inches
116 to 203 cm |
Rear tread | 48 to 76 inches
121 to 193 cm |
Tests
Tractor Tests | |
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NTTL 564: gasoline 6-speed 2WD | |
NTTL 690: diesel 6-speed 2WD |
Nebraska Tractor Test 564 | |
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Gasoline 6-speed 2WD
October 10 - 17, 1955
Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 564 file | |
Belt power (max) | 33.24 hp
24.8 kW |
Belt fuel use (max) | 3.1 gal/hour
11.7 l/hour |
Drawbar performance | |
Max power | 30.51 hp
22.8 kW |
Gear 4 used for power test. | |
Max pull | 3,400 lbs
1542 kg |
Gear 3 used for pull test. | |
Nebraska Tractor Test 690 | |
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Diesel 6-speed 2WD
April 31959, - April 13, 1959
Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 690 file | |
PTO performance | |
Power at rated engine speed | 32.93 hp
24.6 kW |
Fuel use | 2.2 gal/hour
8.3 l/hour |
Power at rated PTO speed | 26.50 hp
19.8 kW |
Fuel use | 1.7 gal/hour
6.4 l/hour |
Drawbar performance | |
Max power | 30.49 hp
22.7 kW |
Fuel use | 2.3 gal/hour
8.7 l/hour |
Gear 4 used for power test. | |
Max pull | 3,877 lbs
1758 kg |
Gear 2 used for pull test. | |
Photos
Ferguson TO-35 in gray and green (1954-1956).
Ferguson TO-35 in gray and green (1954-1956).
Beige and gray TO-35 (1956-1957).
Ferguson To-35 operator station and controls.
Red and gray TO-35 (1958-1960).
Recommended Implements & Sizing Guide
Engineering recommendations for Ferguson TO-35 based on its 32.93 HP power envelope and ASAE agricultural standards.
| Implement & Operation | Recommended Size | Workload Rating | Engineering Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
Moldboard PlowPrimary Tillage | 2 to 3 Bottom (14-16")2 - 3 铧 (35-40 cm) | Medium Duty | Standard utility farm tillage. |
Rotary Cutter / MowerMowing & Clearing | 5 ft (60 in)1.5 m | Medium Duty | Pasture maintenance and weeds up to 1.5" diameter. |
Rotary TillerSeedbed Prep | 54 to 60 in135 - 150 cm | Medium Duty | Thorough seedbed preparation in orchards and vegetable plots. |
Disc HarrowSecondary Tillage | 5 to 6 ft (16-18" discs)1.5 - 1.8 m (40-45 cm 耙片) | Light Duty | Small acreage soil break-up and secondary aeration. |
Sizing & Soil Condition NoteActual implement sizing varies depending on local soil conditions (heavy clay vs sandy loam), field slope, and operating speed. Heavy tillage implements may require front ballast weights and wheel weights.
Fluids, Capacities & Working Autonomy
Standard fluid requirements, service intervals, and continuous runtime estimates for Ferguson TO-35.
Estimated Continuous Field Runtime: 8.2 hrs
Approximately 8.2 hours of continuous field operation at ~75% rated power on a full tank (14 gal / 53 L).
Estimated 75% Load Fuel Burn~1.7 gal/hr (6.5 L/hr)
Engine Crankcase Oil
SAE 15W-40 (Heavy Duty Diesel)
Standard Spec: API CK-4 / CJ-4 Heavy Duty
Service Interval: 150 – 250 Hours
Transmission & Hydraulic System
UTTO (Universal Tractor Transmission Oil)
Standard Spec: ISO VG 46 / 68 (Wet Brake & Trans Compatible)
Service Interval: 600 – 1000 Hours
Engine Cooling System
50/50 Ethylene Glycol Pre-mix
Standard Spec: ASTM D6210 / Heavy-Duty OAT Antifreeze
Service Interval: 2 Years / 1500 Hours
Ferguson TO-35 Specification Unit Converter
Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for Ferguson TO-35.
Converted Equivalents:
Horsepower (HP)32.9 hp
Kilowatts (kW)24.6 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)33.4 PS
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