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 rated power output is 33.24 hp 24.8 kW. Transmission: Dual Range. Operating weight: 3200 lbs 1451 kg.

Overview

	1954 - 1960 Utility tractor
1954 - 1960
Utility tractor

Production
Manufacturer	Ferguson
Utility tractor
Built in Detroit, Michigan, USA

Variants
TO-35 Deluxe	live PTO with two-stage clutch

Ferguson TO-35 Transmission
6-speed unsynchronized gear
Transmission details ...

Ferguson TO-35 Power
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
Two-wheel drive
Manual steering
Differential mechanical expanding shoe brakes
Open operator station

Capacity
Gas Fuel	14 gal 53.0 L
Diesel Fuel	10 gal 37.9 L
Hydraulic system	8 gal 30.3 L

Hydraulics
Capacity	8 gal 30.3 L
Pressure	2500 psi 172.4 bar
Valves	0 to 2

Power Take-off (PTO)
Rear PTO	transmission
	live OptOptional
Rear PTO Type	540/ground

Dimensions & Tires
Wheelbase	72 inches 182 cm
Weight	3200 lbs 1451 kg
Front tire	6.00-16
Rear tire	11-28
Full dimensions and tires ...

Electrical
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
35... world's most-copied tractor published in 1958, by Massey Ferguson

Engine

Engine options
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

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.

Dimensions

Ferguson TO-35 Tires
Ag front	6.00-16
Ag rear	11-28
Ag front	4.00-19
	5.50-16
Ag rear	13-24

Dimensions
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
NTTL 564: gasoline 6-speed 2WD
NTTL 690: diesel 6-speed 2WD

Nebraska Tractor Test 564
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
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).