Ferguson TO-35

[Bill K--Penna]

The serial number plate on my TO-35 reads SMG-I7494T. This does not make sence. What year is this?

 

[Jeff Z.]

You are right. Something is wrong. Are you sure the last one is a T and not a number???

 

[Paul in AZ]

Bill, assuming that the person who stamped the SN plate simply grabbed a "T" instead of a number, your tractor would be a 1957 model. Can you post what the original tractor paint colors were and also the complete engine SN. That information will provide additional clues.

 

[Jeff Z.]

I come up with a 1957 also if the last digit is a number.

 

[Bill K--Penna]

Last # could be a 1-----Tractor is green and gray. I thought it was a 1955. Where is the serial # on the engine?

 

[Richard L]

it should be on left side of engine on a aluminum tag about 1-1/4 by 5" or something close to these dimensions. On the TO 30 it is located behind the coil below #3 spark plug.

 

[Richard L]

are you sure that shows "SMG" I think it should show "SGM"

 

[Bill K--Penna]

yes--SGM---Sorry about that

 

[Paul in AZ]

If yout tractor has gray sheet metal and metalic green castings (and you can be certain they are the original colors), then your tractor may be a 1955 or early 1956 but someone has attached a tractor SN plate that is not original.

Please post the casting numbers on the left side of the transmission casing, just below the steering box. it should be someting like "D-20-6", with the first letter designating the month, the middle number the day of the month, and the last digit being the last digit of the decade in which the transmissing housing was cast. D-20-6, as an example, would mean April 20, 1956.

 

[2Ferg0ne]

I have a 1957 to35 the 1 also look like I and the 6 look like b this tractor is beige & flint gray Just a guss the T is a 7 , my last three look like this 7 I b ?? Dont know why

 

[Bill K --Penna]

Paul-you wont believe this. I have a K-6- and then I cant read the next #. It looks like a 5 or 6 but ???. Are there any other tell tail signs between a 55,56,or 57?

 

[Paul in AZ]

Look for casting codes on the rear axle trumpet housings. Also, can you post the engine SN?

 

[Paul in AZ]

The engine SN is on an aluminum tag on the left side of the engine near the distributor and not far below the engine head. The number should begin with Z 134, normally followed by a six-digit number. Be sure you also check for casting codes on the rear axles. The casting codes there are similar to those on the tranny but not identical.

 

[Bill K --Penna]

Paul-on the rear axil K-5-5