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Ferguson TO-30

Ferguson TO-30 — Utility tractor · 28 hp. Reference specifications; pending source verification.

The Ferguson TO-30 is a compact tractor with a rated output of 28 hp, placing it in a smaller class of tractors. The model was manufactured from 1951 to 1954. It features a 4-cylinder petrol liquid-cooled engine, coupled with a 4-speed gearbox and two-wheel drive. The listed weight of the TO-30 is 1270 kg, suitable for tasks involving approximately 200 acres.

Provisional listing — the headline figure is shown; full specifications are auto-generated and pending verification against published sources.

Rated power
28 hp
Max power
18.2 kW
Weight
1270 kg

Catalogue coverage

Variants represented
2
Richest spec table
81 rows
Recorded power
28 hp
Recorded weight
1270 kg
Transmissions
4-speed unsynchronized gear
Production years
1951-1954
Verified variants
0

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Overview

ManufacturerFergusonReference
Utility tractorReference
Built in Detroit, MichiganReference
Two-wheel driveReference
Manual steeringReference
Differential mechanical expanding shoe (11x2 inch) brakesReference
Open operator station.Reference

Engine

Continental 2.1L 4-cyl gasolineReference
Fuel tank37.9 LReference
Drawbar (claimed)14.2 kWReference
Drawbar (tested)18.2 kWReference
Belt (tested)21.9 kWReference
Continental Z-129Reference
gasolineReference
4-cylinder 8-valveReference
liquid-cooled I-headReference
Displacement2.1 LReference
Bore/Stroke83 x 98 mmReference
Fuel systemMarvel Schebler TSX 458 updraft carburetorReference
Air cleaneroil bathReference
Compression6.5:1Reference
Rated RPM2000Reference
Torque145.1 NmReference
Torque RPM1100Reference
StarterDelco 1109457Reference
Starter volts6Reference
Coolant capacity9.5 LReference
SparkplugAC Delco 86Reference
SparkplugChampion 8Reference
Intake valve clearance0.381 mmReference
Exhaust valve clearance0.381 mmReference
Oil capacity4.7 LReference
Oil capacity0.9 LReference
Belt power (max)21.9 kWReference
Max power18.2 kWReference

Transmission

4-speed unsynchronized gearReference
Typeunsynchronized gearReference
Gears4 forward and 1 reverseReference
Oil capacity17.0 LReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)20.9 kWReference
Rear PTOtransmissionReference
Rear PTO Type540Reference

Dimensions

Wheelbase177 cmReference
Weight1270 kgReference
Front tire4.00-19Reference
Rear tire10-28Reference
Ag front4.00-19Reference
Ag rear10-28Reference
Ag front6.00-16Reference
Ag rear11-28Reference
Length279 cmReference
Width162 cmReference
Height (steering wheel)132 cmReference
Operating weight1270 kgReference
Ballasted weight2033 kgReference
Ground clearance33 cmReference
Front tread123/134/146/157/168/180/191/203 cmReference
Rear tread121/132/142/152/162/172/182/193 cmReference

TO-30 Serial Number Location

Serial number plate on instrument panel.Reference

TO-30 Serial Numbers

195160001Reference
195272680Reference
1953108645Reference
1954125929Reference
Final140000Reference
FAQ: How to read a serial number table.Reference

Capacities

Diameter22 cmReference
Width16 cmReference
RPM1358Reference
Speed977.49 meters/minReference

Electrical

GroundpositiveReference
Charging systemDelco-Remy generator 1100529Reference
Charging amps25Reference
Charging volts6Reference
Battery volts6Reference
Battery AH80Reference

Test results

Gasoline 4-speed 2WDOctober 5 - 11, 1951Reference
Belt fuel use (max)10.2 l/hourReference
Drawbar performanceReference
Gear 2 used for power test.Reference
Max pull1358 kgReference
Gear 1 used for pull test.Reference

Values normalized to UK metric units. Every figure is traced to at least one source; verified specs are cross-checked against two or more.

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