Lurayfarmer
Member
After 6 months in my shop, my 1955 Ferguson TO35 was released into the field for work today. This is a 400-hour tractor that needed no serious mechanical work. I painted some body panels, installed a new wiring harness, new gas tank, had the radiator flushed out, etc. Remaining work includes cleaning up the wheels which are still fitted with the factor tires.
I hooked the Fergie up to my 650-pound, 72" Bush Hog finish mower. The hydraulics snapped it off the ground like it weighed nothing. The PTO worked perfectly and the tractor showed no effort at all mowing up and down hills. Steers great - but this tractor's steering gear and joints have no wear on them. Transmission is easy to use and the gearing is just right.
On the whole, it's a powerful, smooth machine and a credit to the engineering genius of Harry Ferguson.
Bill Shields
Luray, VA
I hooked the Fergie up to my 650-pound, 72" Bush Hog finish mower. The hydraulics snapped it off the ground like it weighed nothing. The PTO worked perfectly and the tractor showed no effort at all mowing up and down hills. Steers great - but this tractor's steering gear and joints have no wear on them. Transmission is easy to use and the gearing is just right.
On the whole, it's a powerful, smooth machine and a credit to the engineering genius of Harry Ferguson.
Bill Shields
Luray, VA
