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ric1

03-05-2007 14:01:12

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i have 1 mf-35 english version i would like to know the year of serial number snm270996 and is this officially called a fe-35 or mf-35 it has a 3 cylinder perkins thanks

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ric1

03-08-2007 06:13:32

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Re: fe-35 serail number in reply to ric1, 03-05-2007 14:01:12

hey guys im sorry for getting you upset but i overlooked a couple of your replys with all the info i was on the wifes computer yesterday and your replys werent highlighted the way they do after you read one. so i just overlooked them thinking i already read them . im just an old fart without alot of computer skills yet. sorry for the misunderstanding. your info was very helpfull just full of information and i thank you. RICK

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mike a. tenn.

03-08-2007 06:35:55

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Re: fe-35 serail number in reply to ric1, 03-08-2007 06:13:32

hey rick...i didn't get upset. i think i was just about as confused as you were. i'm still not so sure we got 'er nailed down yet but i'm pretty sure it might be right now. sometimes i gotta read and re-read that much info before it sinks in these days, but, like you i'm an "old fart" myself, so maybe that explains it.

-mike

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PORKY B.

03-07-2007 20:16:06

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Re: fe-35 serail number in reply to ric1, 03-05-2007 14:01:12

All the info is in front of you.I ANSWERED THIS POST FIRST AND GAVE YOU THE CORRECT INFO.NOW YOU SAY YOUR NO BETTER OFF ,CAN"T YOU READ? ALSO IN YOUR FIRST POST ,YOU NEVER ASKED WHERE TO LOOK UP INFO. YOU ASKED YEAR AND MODEL I GIVE IT TO YOU.I SHOULD HAVE QUITE RESPONDING WHEN YOU ASKED TO DOUBLE CHECK. I DON"T NEED TO.SCOTT AND jrsn HAVE GAVE GOOD INFO WITH THE SERIAL NUMBERS, READ IT!DO WHAT YOU WANT YOU WILL ANYWAYS.

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PORKY B.

03-07-2007 16:27:21

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Re: fe-35 serail number in reply to ric1, 03-05-2007 14:01:12

THANKYOU SCOTT I could not explain it any better on both of your posts. PORKY B.

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Scott in Australia

03-07-2007 15:16:47

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Re: fe-35 serail number in reply to ric1, 03-05-2007 14:01:12

Yes!

There is quite a bit of confusion about the FE/MF issue. Do a search for FE35 in this forum's archive and you will see what I mean.

I'm no real expert, but from what I have found here and elsewhere, I believe it goes something like this:

The TO-35 was built from 1954 until 1960 by Ferguson in Detroit (replacing the TO-30) - from 1954 to early 1956 they were Grey & Green then Beige & Grey until late 1957, then changed to Grey & Red.

FE-35 tractor was produced at the Standard Motor Company plant in Coventry, England from October 1956 until 1964 - it was Grey & Gold until 1957 when it changed to Grey & Red.

The change in colour coincided with the merger between Massey-Harris and Ferguson and the tractors were badged Massey-Ferguson and referred to as MFs. The confusion seems to arise because, while the tractors were now Massey-Fergusons, those produced in England continued to carry the FE designation on the Serial Number Plate but with Massey-Ferguson badges and decals.

Whether you refer to your machine as an FE-35 or an English-built MF-35 probably doesn't matter much - the "English-built" and Year are the important bits when buying spares.

I have an English-built Red & Grey 1960 35 with a Perkins diesel but no Serial Number Plate, badges or decals which I am comfortable calling an MF-35.

There is a photo on this web site - search for "1960 MF-35". C.T. - yours looks like a ripper too!

Cheers
Scott

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C. T. in Oklahoma

03-08-2007 07:36:44

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Re: fe-35 serail number in reply to Scott in Australia, 03-07-2007 15:16:47

Scott, Thanks, You have a great looking and I would bet great running tractor. The Perkins is really a nice engine. Some folks on this forum have commented that it "sips" diesel and I can vouch for that. I am now starting to understand what I missed before when people said I had an MF35 not an FE35. I have a Ferguson England model MF35.
C. T.

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mike a. tenn.

03-07-2007 15:27:54

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Re: fe-35 serail number in reply to Scott in Australia, 03-07-2007 15:16:47

scott...very good explanation. it really clears things up and answers my questions. thanks.

-mike

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PORKY B.

03-06-2007 20:06:38

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Re: fe-35 serail number in reply to ric1, 03-05-2007 14:01:12

Rick, in time I will post some pics of my 1962 MF. It is a FE35 model, built at the Coventry England Plant.

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Scott in Australia

03-06-2007 14:29:23

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Re: fe-35 serail number in reply to ric1, 03-05-2007 14:01:12

Ric,

You have an MF 35 - the last FE was produced in 1957 (serial no. 74655) and had a Standard Motors engine.

The Perkins diesel started in 1959 (serial no. 166596).

Your serial number shows that it is:

1962 (i.e. between 267528 and 307230)
S = Standard width Chassis
N - Perkins Diesel
M - Dual Clutch (live PTO).

Further information at:

Link

and

Link

Cheers
Scott

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C. T. in Oklahoma

03-07-2007 06:53:43

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Re: fe-35 serail number in reply to Scott in Australia, 03-06-2007 14:29:23

Scott, This subject about the "FE" comes up about once a year and I read different things each time. My s/n tag lists mine as an FE35, manufactured in Coventry England, it is positive ground, and the number is SNFY360173. I have dual clutch, tractormeter, differential lock, deluxe seat, Perkins diesel, so the letters aren't exactly correct. I also found the s/n on a site that is gone called tractortips.com and it indicated the year is a 1964. There is a picture of it on the photos page under FE35 and my name is on the right side. C. T. Chandler, Jr.

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mike a. tenn.

03-06-2007 14:49:07

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Re: fe-35 serail number in reply to Scott in Australia, 03-06-2007 14:29:23

hey scott...i've been folowing this thread about the FE-35 because i've never heard of one. my serial number book desn't even list them. other than the stadard motor's engine, what are the differences and what makes it an FE? i guess i'm just asking for a little history about it if you have the time.

-mike

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ric1

03-06-2007 16:18:49

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Re: fe-35 serail number in reply to mike a. tenn., 03-06-2007 14:49:07

the fe-35 is the english version. its a mf-35 just not built in the united states .

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mike a. tenn.

03-06-2007 16:29:47

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Re: fe-35 serail number in reply to ric1, 03-06-2007 16:18:49

ric...so it's correct description would be a Massey Ferguson FE-35? (MF fe-35) do they have separate serial numbers from the American made ones...like the to, te, and tea fergusons did? i could not find the serail numbers or the "FE" designation in my book, that's why i'm asking all these crazy questions. inquiring minds (nosey people) want to know!

thanks-mike

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jrsn

03-06-2007 22:55:04

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Re: fe-35 serail number in reply to mike a. tenn., 03-06-2007 16:29:47

Hi Mike , Have you visited PUDDINGSWORLD ? his site in New Zealandd ? has a lot of the uk serial numbers as well as the US. FE 35/MF35 are 1962 starts at 267528 , 1963 start 307231. according to his tables. Ray S.

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ric1

03-06-2007 17:18:22

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Re: fe-35 serail number in reply to mike a. tenn., 03-06-2007 16:29:47

mike i probably know as much about this fe stuff as you do thats what im mostly trying to dig up with this post.i went to mf- dealer couple yrs ago and purchased a set of brake shoes for a mf-35 thats what i thought i had so i get them home and the holes in the shoes where they mount were in the wrong place so i take them back and he says i have the english version 35 and mine also has a little different style hood than the original mf-35 so i am also trying to fin d out exactly what i have and what year thanks RICK

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PORKY B.

03-05-2007 20:50:35

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Re: fe-35 serail number in reply to ric1, 03-05-2007 14:01:12

Yes,It is a model FE35 , and the year is a 1962.The serial number is close to mine.Where might you be located ??

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ric1

03-06-2007 04:39:13

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Re: fe-35 serail number in reply to PORKY B., 03-05-2007 20:50:35

i am in southeastern ohio. could you double check i was told it was a 1960
thanks RICK

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ric1

03-07-2007 16:41:50

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Re: fe-35 serail number in reply to ric1, 03-06-2007 04:39:13

seems im no closer to knowing what year i have then when i started question

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mike a. tenn.

03-07-2007 17:03:32

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Re: fe-35 serail number in reply to ric1, 03-07-2007 16:41:50

hey ric...if i'm understanding what i've been reading here in this thread, you have a 1964 MF-fe 35. normal width (S) perkins deisel (N) two stage clutch (M) i sure hope i got this right now cuz i don't wanna start all over with this.

-mike

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ric1

03-07-2007 17:19:32

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Re: fe-35 serail number in reply to mike a. tenn., 03-07-2007 17:03:32

mike i dont know the year of my tractor thats why i posted this hoping maybe someone knows where i can look this up .RICK

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mike a. tenn.

03-07-2007 17:31:30

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Re: fe-35 serail number in reply to ric1, 03-07-2007 17:19:32

rick...first of all, i mistyped in my last post. your fe-35 is a 1962. look at the thread again at the post by jrsn.

-mike

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