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JCinKY

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I posted this down on the ferguson board, it should've been here.

Thanks for any help.

Looking at a 35 to do some bush hogging around the place. Found this one locally and would like some feedback. I'm usually down on the N board with my 8N.

I'm looking for more HP and some "upgrades". Is this a 4 cylinder standard or 3 cylinder Perkins? Lpto? Clutch type? General opinions on it? Anything to look out for?

Here's the link...
http://lexington.craigslist.org/grd/4839867762.html

Thanks for the help
 
It is certainly a Perkins 3 pot. (Better than
the Standard in every way, especially
starting!) It says live PTO so it will have a
two stage clutch = If the pTO is engaged
pushing the the clutch pedal halfway down
stops the motion of the tractor but not the PTO
, pushing the clutch all the way down stops the
tractor and the PTO (Great for baling!) They
were a great little tractor in their
day,Certainly a useful little runabout these
days, especially one in good condition. 6
forward gears and 2 reverse.Certainly far more
tractor than a Ford 9N
 
Thanks for the help with identifying.

Are parts readily available? Common weak points?

Haven't heard back yet, but hope to soon.
 
Parts are no problem here but I am in The UK! The
engines are very strong and parts should not be a
problem either side of the pond. The weakest part
of those ( and the early 135s) as far as I can see
are the brakes but even then they are not
difficult to maintain. There are thousands of 35
and 135 tractors still working.
 
The only other thing to check is if it has a multi-power
transmission. You can determine this as it will have a small
shift lever located on the right side of the lower dash with an
instruction plate "Shift to high for engine braking". If it does,
you need to check that it is working by driving the tractor. Start
out with the multi-power lever in low. After the tractor is in
motion, shift to high. The tractor should immediately start
moving faster. If not, it will probably need an expensive repair.
If it doesn't have multi-power, it should be fine.
 
Nice little utility tractor, and very easy on fuel.

If power steering, verify proper operation when oil is up to temperature. The PS system is expensive to repair. There is a filter in the pump reservoir that is rarely if ever changed.

About 38 PTO HP. Will handle a 6' rotary cutter in most conditions.

Will need a VERY good properly sized battery with properly sized cables to start in cold weather. Most likely, the cold starting aid does not work. Few do.

I had two MF-35s with Perkins diesel engines in years past.

Dean
 
Thanks for the tips. I'll definitely be checking the PS. Says he's got a new battery in it. But I'll check cables too.

I've got about 10 acs of pasture to mow in some hilly terrain. I would like more HP/bigger mower than what my 8N can handle now. But I want to keep it nimble enough to get around in the trails/woods.

Haven't heard from the seller in a week, so I'll be calling him on Saturday. We'look see how it goes.
 
The 35 will seem like you stepped up to a 100hp tractor compared the 8N. On another note the power steering setup on 35's don't seem to help much when it's working good. I took the power steering off mine because it wasn't working, and the only time it's hard to steer is when your not moving (but it's still not bad). For the land you have the 35 should be able to do everything you need.
 
Great, just what I'd hoped to hear.

Power steering won't be a deal breaker at all. It would actually be a luxury.

Did the 35 have remote hydraulics? Not that I need it now, just curious.
 
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