MASSY FERGUSON TRACTORS

[ljones]

Are massy fergusons tractors any good I might
have a chance at a free one or under 500 it is broke down it is my friends granpas tractor I think it is a 35.

 

[mhomrighausen]

Lucas J. Although some may not think so due to the MF garden tractors such as the MF 10 and Mf 12 had a Peerless four speed belt drive transmission the same as the John Deere tractors they are really a very solid and dependable little tractor. Early ones had aluminum dash and hood fronts and later had plastic. If it is free then go for it. You won't be disappointed. AND if you don't like it there are lenty of members here that will take it off your hands.

One more thing...The MF12 also was available with a hydro transmission.

 

[ljones]

No this is for tractors not lgts

Thamks for the info anyway.

 

[kweaver]

Lucas - Is it Diesel or Gas ? Power Steering ?

I grew up on a MF35 Diesel , no PS though. That would have made it the "Deluxe Model". They were good stout work horses. I forget the HP but I think 30-35 horse.
Small enough for a garden and big enough to haul 15 layers of hay on a 20' wagon. Good tractor for running a square baler too.

 

[dross]

Didn't the guy that built the 35 work at ford and end up winning a lawsuit against ford. Thats why the early massey tractors are so similar to ford 8N. I'm not that old but I used to have a Nebraska horse power book.

 

[mhomrighausen]

Lucas J. Okay... next thing you will starting yet another thread asking if it is true that Massey Ferguson actually sold a couple of Oliver tractors that were rebadged, repainted and called Massey Ferguson tractors.

Massey Ferguson did rebadge/repaint some Oliver tractors and sold them under their name. Massey tractors are a very good tractor. Very dependable and I would have a Massey anyday over a John Deere.

The MF 35 is as Ken stated a really great little tractor. Go for it... and the MF35 was pure Massey Ferguson.

 

[kweaver]

I left out the LIVE PTO and LIVE 3 point.

Massey was the inventor of the hydraulic 3-pt lift.

 

[ljones]

Actually Harry ferguson invented the 3-point lift
on henery fords tractor then ford screwed him over.

 

[lhinds]

I need a spec sheet for a ferguson 30. Point gap, Plug gap, and carb settings. Thanks.

[email protected]

 

[aschumacher]

Luther, from what I've found, a MF 30 is a DIESEL engine! Will send a couple things to you.

 

[lhinds]

Allen Thanks. I will call the guy and get more info.
Luther

 

[mhomrighausen]

Here are some specifications information Click Here

Engine specs

http://www.ytmag.com/ttalk/messages/381143.html

http://www.oldfergusontractors.com/

 

[dtisdale]

Type: Continental Z-129 I-head
Fuel: gasoline Marvel Schebler TSX 458 updraft carburetor
Aspiration: natural
Cylinders: 4
Valves: 8
Bore/Stroke: 3.25x3.875 inches [83 x 98 mm]
Displacement: 129 ci [2.1 L]
Cooling: liquid
Coolant: 10 qts [9.5 L]
Air cleaner: oil bath
Compression: 6.5:1
Rated RPMs: 2000
Torque: 107 lb-ft [145.1 Nm]
Torque RPMs: 1100
Starter: Delco 1109457
Starter volts: 6
Oil capacity: 5 qts [4.7 L] (crankcase)
1 qts [0.9 L] (filter)
Sparkplug: AC Delco 86
Champion 8
Intake valve clearance: 0.015 (cold)
Exhaust valve clearance: 0.015 (cold)

 

[lhinds]

Thanks very much guys. That helps a lot.

 

[lhinds]

Well i went to mty friends house and he has a 35 ferguson. Now he knows. The points were set on .038 so i fixed that and it ran like new.THANKS