MF35X-FE35

The decal on the side of the "hood" or "bonnet" says Massey Ferguson MF35X
The Plate with the serial number says FE 35
Can somebody please enlighten me as to the difference between the two? (MF - FE)

Tnx in advance
Tom

Bits and pices are falling into place, and I conclude that my son and I are the proud owners of a:

1. Great tractor known as Massey Ferguson 35X SNMY 355451
2. Buily in Coventry in 1964
3. Normal width, Perkins diesel A3 152, dual clutch,diff lock
4. 44.5 HP
5. May have something called Multipower, what ever that is

By the way, posted a picture in the gallery. Next time I post, you won't be able to recognise her!

Finally, not many ppl called Thyge! Do I know you?

Tom

The name on the nameplates of the british made 35's changed with the '58 model, although MHF was a fact already in 1953. The cast dies were not changed until later, and a lot of the '35s had fe and cast labels from before 58, even though the serial indicated 59 or later. When they changed the dies, the production year wasn't cast into the parts anymore, but represented by a cast number, indicating subcontractor and production period. The whacked serial number still indicated FE 35 and below that the SNM etc.
Locate the serial number whacked on the left side of the transmission housing just below the shifting levers ex. SNMYW 345678.
This gives you the type and age.
Interpretation of the characters and numbers are to be found by following some of the links on this page.
The letters show engine type, clutch type etc., while the number is chronological. (btw. model year changes nov. 1st)

Good luck
Thyge

It is an excellent tractor. I have owned it about 7 years and it is as trouble free as you could possibley expect from a working tractor, especially as it is almost 40 years old. Also very fuel efficient.

Tom

There seems to be some confusion to this in the forum.

Freewheeling in LOW
Freewheeling in HIGH

If you have 6 forward 2 rev, you get 12/4

On the fly shifting

I have two levers, the gearshift R-1-2-3 and the Hi/low lever. Both work :)

Is the Hi/Low the MultiPower?
Is there an additional lever for Multipower?

Is there anywhere I can read about multipower?

Tom