I am restoring a 1950 TO-20, and I have wheel weights. Since I’m going to mostly display the tractor, should I use the weights, use fluid as weight, or use no weights? If the tractor is mainly for show I wouldn’t put the weights on. Front wheel weights are very helpful when working hilly ground Read more about 1950 TO-20 Wheel Weights[…]
Did the TE/TO 20’s, and 30’s use the same hat style rear, and front wheels as the Ford N tractors? October 26, 2016. Yes, the dimensions of the center disc, and the rims for the 28″ rear wheels on Ford, Ferguson and Massey Ferguson tractors are the same. Actually the 24″ rear wheel discs, Read more about Ferguson and Ford N Tractor Wheels[…]
Other than trying my luck at salvage yards, etc., do you know of a source for 9 x 28 6-loop rims, with the original “rounded” loops, that use the “keyed” or “pipped-head” bolts to attach to the centers? The aftermarket rims all have larger, squarish loops, that use carriage bolts. I only had to replace Read more about 9×28 6-Loop Rim Sources[…]
I live in Stoney Creek, Ontario, the heart of the Niagara Fruit Belt. I have my fathers 1953 Harry Ferguson tractor. An 11.2x 28 tire blew and I replaced it with a 12.4 x 28 tire I got from a neighbor. It is a little tight on the fender but it is okay but, I Read more about Differing Rear Tire Sizes, Stud Replacement[…]
I read the article of yours in the Ferguson Furrows magazine. I have a 1958 TO-35 and the rear tires are full of calcium chloride. They are in need of replacement. Can you tell me where I can buy this style of rim? They are not spin out rims. You have the clamp style rear Read more about Clamp Style Rear Wheel Sources[…]
I’m finding little info on the “spin-out” rear wheels (optional) which my recently acquired tractor came with (how to loosen up, adjust, operate, and paint). Can you help me find some? The easiest way to free-up and repair the spin-out rear wheels is to remove the entire clamping assembly from the wheel by removing the Read more about Freeing Up Spin Out Rear Wheels[…]
I found these wheel weights for the TO-30 on Ebay. Wanted to put these on the one I just bought with the bucket so I would have extra weight on the back of the tractor. Do you know if they would fit OK on the rear wheels? http://r.ebay.com/XjW7oQ. The weights you purchased appear to be Read more about Rear Wheel Weights[…]
I have a 1962 model MF-50 and I need a 13.9 X 24 inch rear rim to replace a bad one but I haven’t had any luck locating one. I’m wondering if this is the original rim that came on that year model. Can you recommend any place where i might locate one? The original Read more about Original MF-50 Rear Wheel Sources[…]
I just got back from a tractor show. I took some pictures of an F40. I noticed a wheel/rim/bolt loop I am unfamiliar with. I have attached a picture. Can you tell me what it is? April 28, 2014. These are the clamp style rear wheels. I wrote about them in an answer to a Read more about What are Clamp-Style Rear Wheels[…]
I saw an advertisement for 9/16″ stud extenders for a Ferguson tractor. I was told that Ford and Ferguson tractors used the same wheels and the Fords used 5/8″ wheel studs. What are the 9/16 studs for? June 25, 2014 The rear wheel studs and nuts on Ferguson tractors, starting with the TE-20 are 9/16″ Read more about What are 9/16 Inch Studs For[…]