Looking at buying 2605 ???

[WilliamBos]

Or wait until the fall release of the new line up. It will fill a whole in the line up that is needed. Best part is, Japan built, and not India built like the light duty 2600 series.

[WilliamBos]

I'll give some insight.

I would upgrade from the 2605 myself. I would also get 4wd, for tillage and pulling power, it's pretty tough to beat an extra set of tires pulling for you. It's an added cost, but it will make the tractor perform better and give it better resale.

I know a properly ballasted 2wd will out pull am improperly ballasted 4wd, but you're still at a disadvantage. And, weights wont help you get unstuck.

As for tractor, the 2650hd would be my first choice. It's a quiter tractor, Perkins engine, better 3pt, open operator's platform and better ground clearance. It also has a heavier price tag. well worth it in my opinion.

Second would be a 2615. It's just a little nicer than the 2605. Diff lock should be a must for what you are doing, therefore this would be as small as I would go.

Well said. Nothing worse than under buying, and needed to trade up. Follow this advice.

[ginseng]

Bill,
I checked that post out. There is nothing in it about a 2605?
M.C.

[Notforhire]

Sorry about that wrong post. I was on my way out the door and I remembered that thread. I thought it included 2605s.
Most modern tractors have wet brakes. 2605 still use dry brakes. I have heard complaints about the wet brakes in the 2615 too. I don't know what part of the globe your on, but here on the mountain good brakes are a must.
I think the advice about 4WD is a good one. Other than the price, there is nothing that a 2WD does better than a 4WD. With 4WD you get four wheel braking when it's engaged. It's awfull handy if you need to back up a slope. If you ever decide you want a loader a 4WD is way ahead of 2WD, much safer.

Good hunting, Bill

[gabeancounter]

My comments were based on several threads that I had read during the time the post was made. Below is one of the threads. I remember many of the comments were about leaks. See if you can research directly with Massey any of the service recalls etc?
http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/m...vs-2625-a.html

[mack101]

My understanding of any issues with the 2600 series were at the beginning of the production run but have since been addressed. I would talk to the dealer if you were really concerned about it.

I have a new 2635 and haven't had any issues in the 60 hours I've used it this season except some alternator trouble, which I didn't notice but the techs did at the 50 hour service so they replaced it under warranty. Driveline wise, it's extremely solid. With my configuration the tractor tips the scales at 8000lbs. I routinely pull a water wagon that weighs 4-5000lbs over varied terrain, and 99% of the time in 2WD without issue. There is a hill down to the pond, so when I'm pulling out I put it in 4WD just to be on the safe side.

[ginseng]

What type of alternator trouble did you have?

[the6shooter]

are you looking for new or used ? If used you might look at the 573's or anyof the 500 series tractors, they were and are still work horses. 2 or 4wd.
david

[mack101]

What type of alternator trouble did you have?

It just wasn't charging the battery at the proper rate. I did notice if I left the lights on at night for a while then tried cranking the engine it would be a bit slow to start, but I just chalked it up to leaving the lights on.. Once the techs did a voltage test they found it wasn't throwing out the proper voltage to keep the battery charged fully. Since it was a warranty replacement, I just stood around while the guy replaced it. Was alot easier than changing it in my car, which is a water cooled unit and required the cooling system to be taken apart

[SDT]

I have been looking at buying a 2605 38hp 2WD, weighs about 4,100 lbs. I am not looking at 4wd or loader. My main use will be tillage work, but a close second will be pulling heavy red oaks,20- 30 in in diameter, to 36 diamter, rare ones as big as 48 diameter. These logs will range in lengths from 8ft-30ft depending on the diameter of the log. They are heavy. I would cut them to reasonable lengths for the tractor, but if anyone knows if the 2605 has the lug power to pull these logs, experience would be appreciated. The next size up I was looking at was the 2625, it weighs about 5,200 lbs, and has 63 hp. I believe it also has diff lock. It also costs about $7,000-$9,000 more dollars though. I have also been considering the Massey Ferguson 2650HD it has 74 hp, but the hydraulic capacity isn't as high as the 2625, the weight is about the same though. The price I believe is about the same too, not a lot of info on the 2625 price, and 2650hd price. I desire manual trany.. I am almost sure, the 2605 can handle the logs. If it won't pull 16ft 30 in diameter logs, I will cut them to 8ft 30 in diameter. The majority of them are in the 20 in range, up to 40ft about max, but some are 30 in, and bigger, but I wouldn't expect it to pull a 30ft 30 in diameter red oak log, if it could, good, that is great, but not needed.

That is a lot of log to try to pull with a 2605.

Keep in mind that the 1604 is offered only with a non constant mesh crash box. Though rugged, this is an inconvenient transmission to use.

The 2625 is no longer being offered as the engine does not meet federal regulations.

I am currently looking at a 2635 to replace my 533 but have not yet decided.

SDT