New 53 TO30 Owner

[foxtower]

It works great! Used it to move sod today. I feel blessed to have found one in such great shape as it only needs maintenance. I'm also happy to have found this forum, though I hope I never find myself studying rebuild posts... I already have two small antique tractors and I've got work to do with the ferguson here on the farm.

[jodyand]

:Welcome1: foxtower We are glad you found us also. How about some pictures :wwp: :wwp:

[foxtower]

Um..uh..you know I can look at that old tractor and figure out exactly what it needs and how it works (or doesn't), but I'll be darned if I can figure out how to post a picture...

[jodyand]

Heres a link to the site question page the first 5 or 6 tell how to post pictures on here. :fing32:

http://www.mytractorforum.com/forumdisplay.php?f=4

[Ingersoll444]

Welcome foxtower!!

The old fergies were awsome tractors. Enjoy it!

[foxtower]

I'll try to attach a picture.... I think!

Thanks for the replies!

frank

[Ingersoll444]

Looks nice!

[draddogs]

:Welcome1: foxtower.

Nice looking fergie you have there. Looks to be in great shape. Thanks for the pictures and enjoy your new forum.

[Ken N Tx]

:Welcome1: Foxtower..

And welcome to yout TO30!! A cousin to the N's..

Check out our N Forum!! CLICK HERE (http://www.mytractorforum.com/forumdisplay.php?f=38)

[Jim_WV]

:Welcome1: fox, rugged looking machine you got and thanks for sharing the pic :fing32:

[Demoman]

I also am a newbie...Drug a TO 30 out of the weeds yesterday, Freebie!!! Been sitting about 5 years, stuck in a battery, poured in about a gallon of gas it fired right up!!! few questions... I'm not sure if it's a 20 or 30 the s.n says T-O 1602 the axle housing says 9/29/48 The engine runs great but smokes quite a bit, the 3 point arms are gone the lift doesn't lift but it has 3 new tires, new carb,starter and 12V conversion, sheet metal is pretty good. Going to get the aftermarket swinging drawbar for sure...BTW Wingnut YOU DA MAN!!

[Wingnut]

I also am a newbie...Drug a TO 30 out of the weeds yesterday, Freebie!!! Been sitting about 5 years, stuck in a battery, poured in about a gallon of gas it fired right up!!! few questions... I'm not sure if it's a 20 or 30 the s.n says T-O 1602 the axle housing says 9/29/48 The engine runs great but smokes quite a bit, the 3 point arms are gone the lift doesn't lift but it has 3 new tires, new carb,starter and 12V conversion, sheet metal is pretty good. Going to get the aftermarket swinging drawbar for sure...BTW Wingnut YOU DA MAN!!

Thanks, if you need and engine gasket kit tell me, hopefully the smoke will go away after 20 hour of use loosing up any stuck rings. 3 point arm are same a Fords N series easy to find on Ebay.

[Demoman]

Going to try an oil change 1st with 20/50 with rislone or marvil mystery oil (wich would be best??) then see what happens, Still don't know if it's a 20 or 30 are there any ovious differences? try to post pics tomorrow.

[Wingnut]

Going to try an oil change 1st with 20/50 with rislone or marvil mystery oil (which would be best??) then see what happens, Still don't know if it's a 20 or 30 are there any obvious differences? try to post pics tomorrow.

I always used Automatic Transmission Fuild gasoline 1 quart to 10 gallons to clean out the valves and stuff. I would get some Motor Flush and run it per instruction before changing oil. Marvil Mystery Oil is a additive to add to regular motor oil (20/50)

There is not that much of a difference by sight. the TO-30 has a Continental Z-129 Engine and the T-20 has the Z-120.

Below the Dip stick on the block you will see the Casting Number for the engine:
Z129XXXXXX (TO-30)
Z120XXXXXX (TO-20)

[Demoman]

Again...You da man...I will update tomorrow with pics and hopefully no smoke. Thanks.

[Demoman]

Oil change and flush helped big time, almost no smoke now! However hoped on it Sat to move it and all I got was a "click" Took the starter and alt to the shop for a rebuild. here is a pic of what turns out to be a 1948 T-O 20 :thanku: http://i90.photobucket.com/albums/k254/demo442/fergusonto20001.jpg

[Wingnut]

Its a nice looking TO-20, 1948 was there first in production.

The tractors weight is 2760 lbs.
The maximum low gear pull was 2650 lbs. but that was with 754 lbs. of weight add to each rear wheel.

There is really no much difference between the TO-30 and TO-20
Bare Maximin Pull (no wheel weights)
TO-20 was 1666 lbs.
TO-30 was 1842 lbs. (just a 176 lbs. more)

This lesson on the importance of Tractor Weight and Horse Power.

The TO-30 has roughly 30% more horse power than the TO-20.

The TO-30 weights 87 lbs. more than the T0-20.

The TO-30 can pull about 9% more than the TO-20.

When it comes down to work there is not that much difference.

Your tractor in present condition can fetch up to $2400

[Demoman]

2400.00 wow, actually I would take $1000.00 right now but all the nicnak is adding up quickly I'm in central KY if anyone is interested.

[Demoman]

http://i90.photobucket.com/albums/k254/demo442/fergusonto20003.jpg

[Demoman]

Quick update! Hows it look!? Haven't fixed the lift yet but parts are on the way, If it wasn't for this forum I wouldn't have messed with it. THANKS!!!

[foxtower]

It's amazing what a little paint will do... looks nice!

[Wingnut]

Looks Great!!!!!!

[Demoman]

True!! but I did take it mostly apart, cleaned sc***** and sanded for about a month. Took my little girl a ride around the block, It was all worth it. :congrats: