Head to head · Utility

Ferguson TO-30 vs McCormick-Deering FU237

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FergusonModel A

Ferguson TO-30

Utility

power
31 hp
displacement
129 ci
Cylinders
4
Forward gears
4
Full TO-30 specs
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McCormick-DeeringModel B

McCormick-Deering FU237

Utility

power
30 hp
displacement
128 ci
Cylinders
4
Forward gears
6
Full FU237 specs
FergusonFerguson TO-30
vs
McCormick-DeeringMcCormick-Deering FU237

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 3,933–5,720

Engine Power

▲ TO-30 higher · +1 hp (+3%)
TO-3031 hp
FU23730 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

TO-30 is in the 23rd percentile; FU237 is in the 22nd · 5,383 models

Engine Displacement

▲ TO-30 higher · +1 ci (<1%)
TO-30129 ci
FU237128 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

TO-30 is in the 31st percentile; FU237 is in the 30th · 5,580 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
TO-304
FU2374
Median Utility Tractor4

TO-30 is in the 50th percentile; FU237 is in the 50th · 5,720 models

Forward Gears

▲ FU237 higher · +2 (+50%)
TO-304
FU2376
Median Utility Tractor12

TO-30 is in the 4th percentile; FU237 is in the 11th · 4,941 models

TO-30 (A)FU237 (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecFerguson TO-30McCormick-Deering FU237Difference
ManufacturerFergusonMcCormick-Deering—
ModelTO-30FU237—
CategoryUtilityUtilitySame

Engine

SpecFerguson TO-30McCormick-Deering FU237Difference
ManufacturerContinentalInternational Harvester—
ModelZ-129FD 128—
Power Output31hp30hp▲ TO-30+1 hp · +3%
Rated RPM2,000RPM1,800RPM▲ TO-30+200 RPM · +11%
Cylinders44Same
Displacement129ci128ci▲ TO-30+1 ci · <1%
Bore3.3in3.2in▲ TO-30+0.1 in · +3%
Stroke3.9in4in▲ FU237+0.1 in · +3%

Transmission

SpecFerguson TO-30McCormick-Deering FU237Difference
TypeUnsynchronized gearGear—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecFerguson TO-30McCormick-Deering FU237Difference
Length110in115in▲ FU237+5 in · +5%
Width64in67.7in▲ FU237+3.7 in · +6%
Height52in60.6in▲ FU237+8.6 in · +17%
Operating Weight2,800lb3,074lb▲ FU237+274 lb · +10%

Hydraulics

SpecFerguson TO-30McCormick-Deering FU237Difference
Steering TypeManualManualSame

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecFerguson TO-30McCormick-Deering FU237Difference
TypeTransmissionNot recorded—
Speed 1540rpmNot recorded—

Hitch & Towing

SpecFerguson TO-30McCormick-Deering FU237Difference
Hitch PositionRearNot recorded—

Chassis & Drive

SpecFerguson TO-30McCormick-Deering FU237Difference
Chassis Type4x2 2WD4x2 2WDSame
Drive Type2WD2WDSame
Steering TypeManualManualSame
Brake TypeDifferential mechanical expanding shoeNot recorded—

Electrical

SpecFerguson TO-30McCormick-Deering FU237Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecFerguson TO-30McCormick-Deering FU237Difference
Coolant2.5gal3.3gal▲ FU237+0.8 gal · +32%

Operator Station

SpecFerguson TO-30McCormick-Deering FU237Difference
TypeOpen operator stationNot recorded—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 55 hp
A · 23rd percentile (31 hp)B · 22nd percentile (30 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 183 ci
A · 31st percentile (129 ci)B · 30th percentile (128 ci)

Cylinders

median 4
A · 50th percentile (4)B · 50th percentile (4)

Forward Gears

median 12
A · 4th percentile (4)B · 11th percentile (6)

Operating Weight

median 5,303 lb
A · 20th percentile (2,800 lb)B · 24th percentile (3,074 lb)
A · TO-30B · FU237Median Utility Tractor
Full spec pageFerguson TO-30Full spec pageMcCormick-Deering FU237