MF 35

[saltbranch]

Found what I think is a decent deal on a MF 35 gas. Any opinons? Anyone know if parts are available. I would mainly use for mowing and light work.

 

[highgrit]

A gas tractor is better than nothing. I have a diesel MF35 and you can work it all day an not burn a tank of fuel. Seems like we mowed all summer on a tank of fuel. I have 6' finish mower on It. And It's just sitting in the barn waiting for the grass to grow.

 

[skyhightree1]

A gas tractor is better than nothing. .

:nod:

 

[Bigfoot]

There ought to be a hall of fame tractors. I would vote that the 35 Fergueson be bronzed, and placed in front.

 

[denvermartinfarms]

There ought to be a hall of fame tractors. I would vote that the 35 Fergueson be bronzed, and placed in front.

I like the idea, then the 4020jd, the IH cub and then probably the 8n.

 

[saltbranch]

Its got an oil leak, either rear pan or rear main. Whats the worst case scenario
$$ wise to fix?

 

[Bigfoot]

I love'em, but Perkins engines leak like sain. You may not be able to stop it with new seals for very long. I always heard it was the way they machined the edges of things.

 

[Limomike]

Love those tractors,.. still got a 1957 version sitting by the barn, easy to work on and a great for small jobs

 

[hurleyjd]

I love'em, but Perkins engines leak like sain. You may not be able to stop it with new seals for very long. I always heard it was the way they machined the edges of things.

I thought that the gas was a Continental engine an the diesel Perkins.

 

[highgrit]

I can relate to the gas hog tractor. I had a Ford 8n for my first tractor, then the MF35 a few years later. I saved enough in fuel to pay for the seed. I like diesel tractors, but a gas tractor will get the job done. It's hard to believe how much more work you can do with a 60-70hp tractor, compared to a 35-45hp tractor. I am talking about older 60- 70hp tractors though.

 

[Phil in Tupelo]

I understand that Continental parts are hard to find, but the Perkins diesel parts are still available. At least that's what I was told years ago regarding a MF 165 factory lp with a continental engine. I admit there are probably more 35s with gas engines still running than 165s built.

 

[Banjo]

The diesel MF 35 are great little tractors...I used to have one. Like has already been said a gas MF 35 is better than nothing though. I would highly suggest that you go to the parts house and buy a disconnect switch and put on one of your battery posts...about $25. In the event you have an electrical fire you can shut off the current quickly before the gas tank blows up. Every tractor should have one on them, but at least a diesel won't blow up like a gas tractor.
I had a neighbor last year have an electrical short on his 3000 ford and I was with him....it can get real tense real quick trying to unhook a battery cable. Get the disconnect switch...I have one on my truck I drive daily.

 

[Bigfoot]

I love'em, but Perkins engines leak like sain. You may not be able to stop it with new seals for very long. I always heard it was the way they machined the edges of things.

I thought that the gas was a Continental engine an the diesel Perkins.

I need to repeat 1st grade, and learn to read. Somehow I thought he was buying a diesal. The gas burner is still a nice little tractor.