Tech Articles 

Ferguson TED20 - Replacing PTO Seal and Bearing Video

In this video Gordon from Waterhouse Forde shows how to replace the PTO Seal and bearing on his Ferguson TED20.

Massey Ferguson 135 Serial Numbers

The Massey Ferguson 135 was produced from 1964 to 1975 and was a successor to the Massey Ferguson 35. Your serial number can found on the instrument panel below the steering column...

How To Remove Rust While You Sleep

In his latest article contributor Andrew addresses the issue of removing rust without damaging the integrity of your tractor's body work.

Ferguson TED20 - Assembling the Tractor Hydraulic Pump Video

We're excited to announce that Anglo Agriparts have teamed up with Waterhouse Forde for their Ferguson TED20 restoration.  In this video Gordon and Oscar reassemble the hydraulic pump on their 1952 TED20.

Massey Ferguson 35, FE35, 35X Serial Numbers

What's your Massey Ferguson 35 Serial Number? The Massey Ferguson 35 was produced in 1960 -1965. To identify your serial number look on the dashboard of the Massey 35. 

Tractor Handbrakes & Locking On

Over time and even with correctly adjusted foot brakes, the early handbrakes get to the point where they will no longer lock the brakes on. 

The cause for this is wear at the bottom of the handbrake lever where it engages with the footbrake pedal as shown in this diagram.

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International Brakes Overhaul

There were two different type of brakes fitted to the Bradford built tractors. The B250 plus early B275 and B414 used a smaller 5 ½” disk while later models used the larger 6 ½” disks – the change probably occurred sometime around 1963/4.

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Bradford International Harvester Brakes

The Bradford built International Harvester tractors span a model range including the 250, 275, 414, 434, 276, 354, 444, 374, 384 and their industrial equivalents.

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Tractor Dynamo - Fault Finding

A simple dynamo check is to disconnect both field and power connections ensuring that they don’t short to surrounding metalwork in case there is also a regulator fault. The tractor is started at low speed (about 600 RPM), the voltage between power and ground measured (typically often 2 to 4 volts), then the field and power terminals linked. The voltage should rise (possibly to around 8 or 9 volts.

Servicing Tractors

To keep your tractor running at it's best it is important to regularly service it. Whether it is a modern, classic or vintage tractor, there are key checks to carry out to ensure your tractor runs efficiently. 

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