Ferguson FE35 battery

[Tony Fawcett]

I have just gained a 1956 Ferguson FE35 petrol tractor which needs a new battery. My local battery outlet asks exactly what sort of battery do I need. Being new to tractors I assumed I just needed a 12-volt one. Is there some specific battery I should be seeking? All advice appreciated. Its carbie is also needing attention because it"s gasping in air. Am I best to buy a kit and have the old one reconditioned or should I buy a new equivalent? I would like to return the tractor to as original condition as I possibly can while getting it to the stage it it relaible to work a 10-acre hobby farm in Victoria, Australia.

 

[tractorsam]

Generally speaking when it comes to old tractors the rule of thumb is to buy the largest battery that will fit in the available space. So measure how much space you have (L,W,H) and go to your suppliers and find the largest battery that will fit. I believe those tractors were 12V originally (I know the diesels were, but then again they had 2 six volt batteries in series). As to your carb, what do you mean by 'gasping in air', do you have the air filter hooked up? Also it may be spark related rather than carb related so I wouldn't dive in too quickly. That carb should be perfectly rebuildable. Sam

 

[Brian Allen]

Tony
The battery in my diesel pretty much fills the tray.
The tractor is not here right now.
I will post the size later, if someone has not helped you before that.
Brian