Tell me all about the pros and cons of s TO35...

K.Campbell · Apr 12, 2019

I have a chance to buy one, I own a TO30 and have it sold, so was gonna replace it with a To30 with a Sherman transmission hi low. Anyhow, anything Weak points on the 35 that I should be aware of?

Dieseltech · Apr 12, 2019

Get a Deluxe model as they have the two stage clutch for live hydraulics and PTO. The Special model does not have those features.

Steve@Advance · Apr 12, 2019

Look for the deluxe, be sure it has power steering.

Otherwise they are good tractors for their size.

The clutch is stiff, your leg will get a real work out doing intricate work.

The front suspension is a little weak, especially if using a loader.

pomester · Apr 12, 2019

I agree with the others - make sure it's a two stage clutch and you have a better tractor - I've never had power steering, I guess it would be nice, the 35 does steer harder than the TO30 and is somewhat less nimble - the 6/2 transmission gives good working gears, tho it is somewhat notorious for getting hung up between two gears while shifting, I've yet to have this problem with my current 35, tho the F40 I grew up with would do it once in a while -

They are a nice package if you don't ask too much of them -

2tractors · Apr 13, 2019

And for no carb problems get a diesel.

K.Campbell · Apr 13, 2019

thank guys, but no Desiel for me! Not a huge fan of them..

Tony in Mass. · Apr 13, 2019

Unless you walked into a dealership who still stocks a variety of 1955 TO35's... you are stuck looking at the one in front of you. There aren't many people on these pages who would steer you away from one.
IF it has the options you need or want- oh, to have a single stage clutch, you might as well have kept the 30.
I make no use of the extra gears, I usually work in 1st low, and go down the road in 3rd low. No different than my 30. The ground drive pro is only used for 3 point hay rakes and special seed drills. The 'works when it feels like it' power 'assisted' steering is about the only selling point if it does not have live pto or hydraulics, so it comes down to price. If it has what you want at a price you are comfortable paying, there's nothing else to think about... so what's it got and how much they want?

steve19438 · Apr 14, 2019

be ever mindful of the continental engine and its block cracking problems. google is your friend.

Mr.Ferguson · Apr 14, 2019

Deluxe is your best bet. The extra gears can come In handy, I myself use low range most of the time. Not having power steering isn?t terrible, but if your
not moving, it can be a bear to turn.

K.Campbell · Apr 14, 2019

It has live pto and hi low range transmission. No power steering. He wants 2000$ for it. I can get a really descent To30 for 1750 with cable operated hi low tranny. It has charging issues, but it may just need polarized. It’s sat for a while but runs nice... hi low works nice. A member here posted a modification to change it from cable to lever action. It’s 110$ ... so I’d still have less money in it.... it’s local. The 35 is is an hour and a half away.

pomester · Apr 14, 2019

At those prices, why not both?

K.Campbell · Apr 14, 2019

(reply to post at 15:09:45 04/14/19
Money, As well as limited amount of space in my 30x40 pole barn will stop me from buying both. My barn is packed and my billfold will only allow for one tractor..

pomester · Apr 14, 2019

take the live power take-off if conditions are otherwise similar. My personal opinion is that live power raises the machine to a full level above the TO30.

Dan S (NY) · Apr 15, 2019

Keep in mind that the Hi/Lo in the 35 does not affect the PTO speed. You get 540 PTO operation in all six forward and two reverse gears. The Sherman hi/lo in the TO30 will change the PTO speed. The real advantage of the 35 for me is the low range which allows you to go slower that a TO30 and maintain the 540 PTO speed. Very useful for snow blowing and bush hogging rougher/unknown terrain when you want to be slow and careful.

Dan

phil(va) · Apr 16, 2019

I think the 35, even non Deluxe, is superior to the 30 for several reasons. First would be the six forward gears, mentioned by others.
Second would be the factory position control, which I don't believe anyone mentioned. Third would be factory 12 volts on the later 35s
with tractometer. And of course there is a little more horsepower in the 35. Also, some 35s have spin out rims. I own a 35 Special and
several 30s and I don't find much difference, if any, in the steering effort. It is true the 35 has occasional tendency to hang between
gears, but this is caused by pulling up on the lever when going into reverse, and you can unstick it with a screwdriver in the oil hole.
I have a steep rough area to traverse with bush hog each year and a 30 would not do it. It requires the low gears of the 35.

54FergieTO30 · Apr 18, 2019

(quoted from post at 17:15:50 04/12/19) I have a chance to buy one, I own a TO30 and have it sold, so was gonna replace it with a To30 with a Sherman transmission hi low. Anyhow, anything Weak points on the 35 that I should be aware of?

I would suggest to check for coolant in the oil on any Continental engine. I have a TO30 that has a block with no cracks. I also have a 35 with 2 cracks in the lower webbing that have been welded. It is holding so far, but quite the job to strip the block down to get repaired.
The TO30 has been with me for 20+ years and I know all of its ins and outs. Just getting used to the 35, but so far I really like the live PTO and the power steering. The extra bump in horsepower is there, but not huge.

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