Restoring a Ferguson TO-30 Tractor in 8 minutes or less

Restoring a 1952 Ferguson TO-30 Tractor. This tractor is family owned since new from when my grandfather had a Ferguson dealership in McMinnville Oregon. Rebuild took 2 years and thousands of dollars, not a project for the faint of heart. Engine is a Continental Z-129. The block had cracked and had already been welded when I got it. I had the pistons and sleeves replaced and the crankshaft ground. All new electical and lots of time cleaning and painting. She is a beauty!

[@RanchoHam]

60 years ago, my dad bought a used Ferguson "30 with a 35 kit" which he used for the next 20 some years. I loved that tractor which was plenty big enough for our 126 acres. We had a 2 bottom turning plow, a 3 pt digger/cultivator, drag-behind disc, and a John Deere No 7 sickle mower. The mower was well matched to the power of the 35 kit, and I could mow in 3rd gear with the throttle wide open. Of course, when it dropped a front wheel in a group hog hole, I nearly lost my teeth on the steering wheel! Great memories, so thanks for restoring the old girl.

[@wilsonbobcatservice4151]

My 71 year old dad split 2 TO35 and made one tractor. He passed shortly after. I make sure she stays running. Something I can never sell.

[@CabinTimeOregon]

She's a Beauty,Nice Save, Love it...

[@jacobdevereaux8986]

I have a TO-35 that needs a rebuild. Your video gave me a sneak peek of what I shall expect. Thank you!! You did a great job

[@robertlong7033]

Harry Ferguson would be so pleased

[@treebuzzard5796]

Superb work , you got the old girl a new lease of life..well done, she looks amazing...i bet yr proud of her now.

[@shakerLT]

Love that video! It gave me goosebumps when the gas was flowing back in sediment bowl....lol.

[@PappyHolliday]

Great video. A beautiful tractor

[@b1g1lz]

Nice job man! You really need a sandblaster for Xmas!

[@nicholasgrenzig3227]

I have one of these. I've owned it for 20 years. The only thing I have replaced were the tires, wires, spark plugs and a water pump. I use it several times a week.

[@zpoedog]

Am starting to restore a Ferguson TO-20 and your video was a great help. Thanks John

[@dalecase7721]

Great Job !! I'm getting one tomorrow......

[@ogstopper]

SUPERB! Well done.

[@patrickcarlin7396]

Beautiful restoration, i just finished my TO-30 restoration and they look identical!!

[@rackluster]

Great video. Was looking all over youtube for one like this. Love it. Glad you let us listen to it.

[@bradsanford4679]

I just bought a 1952 T030. I plan to do a light restoration and use it on my 30 acre farm. Nice job.

[@mattferguson2621]

what a great video. thanks for making it!

[@wranglerbowman]

Awsome video, very inspiring and your 30 looks great!

[@mattferguson2621]

I loved your vid great work buddy

[@ryokom321]

Amazing job!

[@irishswede3095]

Cant beat a bit of Dallas!!!!

[@tomzeedee]

Excellent restoration and fantastic camera work and soundtrack..

[@buddyboy1953]

Awesome job !!!

[@lyndseyteter714]

You are my hero for working in flip flops!

[@mateoboschify]

Nice work. I am about to start similar restoration on a TO 20 soon.

[@transammike]

Nice job!!!

[@the1thatlies]

Awesome video.

[@buddieluvsu]

Greatest Tractors Ever

[@rodneybrown4951]

Good work

[@overtaxed3628]

Probably the most reliable type of vehicle ever made, after the nuclear apocalypse it will still be ready to drive.

[@stevenbowles2068]

Bravo! Inspired ✌️

[@sixtyfiveford]

Great Video.

[@fireman7753]

Good job on the tractor and the video.

[@motorv8N]

Great job. Got a '52 TEA 20 that could use that kind of TLC!

[@GamingRelaxation2044]

very nice job mate

[@TheTractorguy140]

very nice TO30

[@martingrana6518]

Espectacular uno de los mejores videos de restauración de Fergunson yo hoy 2/12/19 voy a comprarme uno para poder restaurar, te felicito 👍👍👍💪💪💪

[@skaaltel]

Looks like you did a great job! I have to say though -- you need a sandblaster!!

[@indianatone218]

one word epic !

[@nathanmcauley121]

Awesome

[@happymanoftheworld]

Thanks for this --- love the dancing valves!!!! Could you (or anyone else reading this) please tell me what I the best way to fill pit holes in the casting and which type of undercoat or protective layer before painting? Thanks.

[@lsohweldfab6575]

She is awesome, the superhero music is a bit much though lol

[@thomaskumpf8912]

Great work! Could you list some of the songs you put in the video? Really went well with the video and work sequence. Thanks!

[@robertkalke3918]

hydrolic's in rear of to30 keep going up and down by themselves when I put cultivator on to cultivate? I or anyone else has been able to figure it out. any opinions?

[@michaelbushey1236]

I have a TO-30, still working been with us since 1955. It needs more work than I can do. Any suggestions for tractor restoration services in the state of Maine welcomed

[@DurhamHumor]

My ferguson TO 30 will start but not keep running. Sometimes run a few seconds or several minutes. Filter screen in side gas tank is clean. Fuel flowing good thru line. Fresh Gas. Any ideas ?

[@the1thatlies]

so kooooool i am 17 and i wish i had half of your mechanical capability.

[@winstonwiley8945]

Oh what a great job !. Thank you for restoring part of our history. I just retrieved one out of the bushes. It is a TO 99191 Is it a 20 or 30 and What year would is it. Thank you in ADVANCE.

[@andreastramare5575]

restaurato con mollta cura, e il risultata si vede 1 SPETTACOLO

[@jeffgillette3364]

It's nice to see a restoration job like that but I can't stand music from The Rockford files

[@thomaskumpf8912]

@mbbennette how about a video update on your tractor? Still have it?

[@Steve80-90]

What make and size are those rear tyres

[@davidcollins1706]

Make and model of the harrow you're pulling?!!

[@gatewaysolo104]

looks like you kept it 6 volt?

[@stevenacarter77]

a lot of work in 8 min.

[@munckintattoolover24]

restored fergys do look real good but for some reason id actually rather a fergy in original and rough condition i just think they have more character

[@thecupcakerat1553]

+Connor Munckton me too, same with implements

[@harryjoe860]

It didn't work before....

[@adamnielsen9929]

is the 3 song name the great challenge?

[@skravabarkenfiatagri8931]

Diesel?

[@wazha1000]

sell me this amazing machine

[@skravabarkenfiatagri8931]

Fergie

[@hoobsgarage]

lol DALLAS

[@user-bs3bx3vu3l]

Дж

[@akshitdeshwal8190]

I leave in india and I want buy a farguton tractor please help me

[@torepres]

It seems you have fallen in the trap to paint it Massey- Ferguson grey, while the orginal colour was Navy-grey.

[@RustyZipper]

Where can you get the paint? I’ve got a TO30 looking for a facelift

[@shanehirvi4641]

So how long did it take for your wife to kick your ass for tilling up the back yard?

[@williambouldin1037]

So do I bring my by this week or next week for the rebuild.