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Years in Production / 1951–1954

Ferguson

TO-30

Explore the specifications, hardware, and original references for the Ferguson TO-30.

31hp

Engine estimate · from PTO

2WD Only

Drive

1951–1954

Production years

Ferguson

Manufacturer

TO-30 / 01

At a glance

Production

Utility tractor

Built in Detroit, Michigan

Manufacturer: Ferguson

Pto

Rear Pto: transmission
Rear Type: 540

Serial Numbers

FAQ: How to read a serial number table.

1951: 60001
1952: 72680
1953: 108645
1954: 125929
Final: 140000

Belt Pulley

Diameter: 9 inches22 cm
Width: 6.5 inches16 cm
Rpm: 1358
Speed: 3207 ft/min977.49 meters/min

Electrical

Ground: positive
Charging System: Delco-Remy generator 1100529
Charging Amps: 25
Charging Volts: 6
Battery Volts: 6
Battery Ah: 80

Mechanical

Two-wheel drive

Manual steering

Differential mechanical expanding shoe (11x2 inch) brakes

Open operator station.

TO-30 / 02

Under the hood

Engine Detail

Continental Z-129

gasoline

4-cylinder 8-valve

liquid-cooled I-head

Displacement: 129 ci2.1 L
Bore Stroke: 3.25x3.875 inches83 x 98 mm
Fuel System: Marvel Schebler TSX 458 updraft carburetor
Air Cleaner: oil bath
Compression Ratio: 6.5:1
Rated Rpm: 2000
Torque: 107 lb-ft145.1 Nm
Torque Rpm: 1100
Starter: Delco 1109457
Starter Volts: 6
Coolant Capacity: 10 qts9.5 L
Sparkplug: AC Delco 86
Sparkplug: Champion 8
Intake Valve Clearance: 0.015 inches (cold)0.381 mm
Exhaust Valve Clearance: 0.015 inches (cold)0.381 mm
Fuel Type: gasoline
Cylinders: 4
Cooling: liquid-cooled I-head
Oil Capacity: 5 qts (crankcase)4.7 L
Oil Capacity: 1 qts (filter)0.9 L

Engine Options

Continental 2.1L 4-cyl gasoline

Fuel Tank: 10 gal37.9 L

TO-30 / 03

Gears & controls

Transmission

Transmission Type: unsynchronized gear
Gears: 4 forward and 1 reverse
Oil Capacity: 18 qts17.0 L

TO-30 / 04

Size. Stance. Footprint.

Dimensions

Length: 110 in279 cm
Width: 64 in162 cm
Height: 52 in132 cm
Wheelbase: 70 in177 cm
Ground clearance: 13 in33 cm
Front tread: 48.5 in123 cm
Rear tread: 48 in121 cm

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Dimensions And Tires

Wheelbase: 70 inches177 cm
Weight: 2800 lbs1270 kg
Front Tire: 4.00-19
Rear Tire: 10-28

Tires And Tracks

Front Ag: 4.00-19
Front Ag: 6.00-16
Rear Ag: 10-28
Rear Ag: 11-28

TO-30 / 05

Tractor Photos

TO-30 / 06

Tests (NTTL)

Nebraska Tractor Test 466

Gasoline 4-speed 2WDOctober 5 - 11, 1951

Drawbar performance

Gear 2 used for power test.

Gear 1 used for pull test.

Id: 466
Belt Power Max: 29.32 hp21.9 kW
Belt Fuel Use Max: 2.7 gal/hour10.2 l/hour
Max Power: 24.37 hp18.2 kW
Max Pull: 2,994 lbs1358 kg