Massey Harris Ferguson FE 35 Spezial
Built: 1956–1960 · Series: FE-Baureihe
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Massey Harris Ferguson FE series: the FE 35 Spezial (1956-1960) with a 2,258 cm³ diesel engine, 33 hp/24.3 kW output and a weight of 1,455 kg
The Massey Harris Ferguson name marks the brief transitional period when, after the merger of Massey-Harris and the Ferguson organisation, both names appeared jointly on tractors before the Massey Ferguson brand took over. The FE 35 Spezial dates from this phase and carried forward the basic design of small all-purpose tractors with hydraulic three-point linkage.
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The FE 35 Spezial has a diesel engine with 2,258 cm³ displacement, producing 33 hp, or 24.3 kW; its rated speed is given as 1,780 or 1,720 rpm for two operating points. At 1,455 kg, with a length of 2,792 mm and a width of 1,620 mm, it is a light all-purpose tractor with a design top speed of 20 km/h.
With a top speed of 20 km/h, the FE 35 Spezial falls under Germany's driving licence category T. The standard three-point linkage, already carried by earlier models in this line, follows in principle the later ISO 730 standard and allowed light tillage tools to be mounted directly without an extra frame.
When buying a used FE 35 Spezial, the diesel engine's seals, the condition of the injection pump and the hydraulic connections of the three-point linkage deserve particular attention, since parts of this age are often reproductions. Frame cracks, brakes and front axle bearings are also worth checking on such an old, light tractor.
Sources: SpecCodex-Register: Kennwerte des Modells FE 35 Spezial, Massey Ferguson
Technical data
Engine
| Fuel | dieselcorrect |
|---|---|
| Power | 33 hp (24.3 kW)correct |
| Rated speed | 1.780/1.720 rpmcorrect |
| Cylinders | 4/3correct |
| Displacement | 2,258 cm³correct |
| Bore | 84.16 mmcorrect |
| Stroke | 101.6 mmcorrect |
| Compression ratio | 20correct |
| Cooling | water-cooledcorrect |
Dimensions and weights
| Length | 2,792 mmcorrect |
|---|---|
| Width | 1,620 mmcorrect |
| Height | 1,370 mmcorrect |
| Wheelbase | 1,830 mmcorrect |
| Ground clearance | 310 mmcorrect |
| Unladen weight | 1,455 kgcorrect |
Drivetrain and chassis
| Drive | rear-wheel drivecorrect |
|---|---|
| Gearbox | 6V/2Rcorrect |
| Front tyres | 6.00-16 ASFcorrect |
| Rear tyres | 11-28 AScorrect |
| Top speed | 20 km/hcorrect |
Origin and approval
| Construction | unit construction (no separate frame)correct |
|---|
Where this model stands
Power-to-weight ratio: 16.7 kW/t (24 kW / 1.5 t)
Power class: Compact (< 40 hp)
Stronger than 19% of the tractors in the register — out of 15,663 models with a stated power figure.
Calculated from the documented figures above — not a rating.
Frequently asked questions
How much power does the Massey Harris Ferguson FE 35 Spezial have?
The Massey Harris Ferguson FE 35 Spezial delivers 33 hp.
How much does the Massey Harris Ferguson FE 35 Spezial weigh?
The unladen weight is 1,455 kg.
What engine does the Massey Harris Ferguson FE 35 Spezial have?
4/3 cylinders, 2,258 cm³ displacement, Diesel.
How fast does the Massey Harris Ferguson FE 35 Spezial go?
Top speed is 20 km/h.
What are the dimensions of the Massey Harris Ferguson FE 35 Spezial?
2,792 mm × 1,620 mm × 1,370 mm.
When was the Massey Harris Ferguson FE 35 Spezial built?
Production years: 1956–1960.
What to check before buying
- Check the hour meter against the service records — a replaced instrument is the most common gap.
- Compare the data plate and chassis number with the papers.
- Check the weights in the papers against the figures here — attachments change them.
- Check front and rear tyre sizes: mismatched pairs strain the drivetrain.
- Shift the gearbox cold and warm — jumps only show up at temperature.
- Load the hydraulics and watch for sag.
- Ask about parts availability for this build year — the running costs hang on it.
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Sources: Wikibooks Traktorenlexikon (CC BY-SA 4.0) (retrieved August 2026) · Values adopted and presented in our own form; changes from the source are possible. · How we check the data
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