What Year is this 35?

[BBq-Bob]

Can anyone identify this MF 35 Diesel?
Im thinking about buying it but so far this one pic is all i have to go on.

 

[ptfarmer]

Without the serial number the MF35 was made from 1960-1965.

 

[Bob in Tennessee]

I understand the serial number is on the instrument panel. I have a MF35 gas that is missing the metal serial number tag so I too do not know the exact year of mine. If you do not already have an opinion, the MF 35 is an excellent tractor. I use my frequently. Good Luck!

 

[centash]

3 cylinder Perkins diesel is more desirable than the 4 cylinder Standard Motors
diesel....and newer too.
Ben

 

[John Deere D]

Location of MF 35 Serial Number....MF FE 35


Bob...Owner Operator MF FE 35 X...

 

[BBq-Bob]

thanks for the info. i wasnt sure if there were any external cues from this pic that might give away the year. Im really hoping to land this tractor as it is the same type that my grandfather owned and the first tractor i ever sat on or used.

 

[steve19438]

is it possible to date the engine ?

 

[John Deere D]

Serial # Location on Engine...

Bob..

 

[BBq-Bob]

the owner was kind enough to send me these pics just now

 

[ptfarmer]

1961 year model

 

[John Deere D]

Year

Starting Serial Number

1960 204181

1961 211071

1962 222207

1963 235123

1964 247605

 

[BBq-Bob]

thanks gentlemen. looks to be a 3 cyl Perkins with dual clutch by the S/N prefix, if im reading things right.

 

[ptfarmer]

You are correct, S = standard clearance, N = Perkins diesel, M = Dual clutch (live pto)