dmp2275
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Hello,
Can anyone provide assistance with identifying/confirming this tractor?
I bought this thing for pretty cheap.. Always wanted an old Massey and this fit what i wanted (3pth and pto, 3speed hi/lo, shuttle shift, loader, diesel). it needs A LOT of work but i have the experience and tools to restore it to its original condition so thats what i plan to do.
First order is trying to confirm that its actually a model 40, as was advertised. Serial plate shows 9A 96509. I wasnt able to find any serial-specific information for the model 40 tractor online but i did see some number ranges on yesterdaystractors for 135 tractors that fall in line with this and would put it at model year 1970. The serial plate has patent dates up to 1966 which makes me wonder if its a little earlier than 70'.. but there is a 70' stamped on the bottom of the oil pan so that piece lines up..
Loader model appears to be the mf34a, i think, but its hard for me to confirm. There is no identifier plate as the driver side mounting arm is all butchered up. I will completely remove all of the half-assed reinforcements and redo myself or look for a parts loader to grab the mount from but ultimately, its all there and working fine for the moment (it sits crooked on the tractor which bugs the crap outta me). It has the following info on the control valve if it helps identify: Built by Parker Hannifin Cleveland, Part number 708 600 M91, Serial 00290083.
Ill get some pictures up shortly.
Can anyone provide assistance with identifying/confirming this tractor?
I bought this thing for pretty cheap.. Always wanted an old Massey and this fit what i wanted (3pth and pto, 3speed hi/lo, shuttle shift, loader, diesel). it needs A LOT of work but i have the experience and tools to restore it to its original condition so thats what i plan to do.
First order is trying to confirm that its actually a model 40, as was advertised. Serial plate shows 9A 96509. I wasnt able to find any serial-specific information for the model 40 tractor online but i did see some number ranges on yesterdaystractors for 135 tractors that fall in line with this and would put it at model year 1970. The serial plate has patent dates up to 1966 which makes me wonder if its a little earlier than 70'.. but there is a 70' stamped on the bottom of the oil pan so that piece lines up..
Loader model appears to be the mf34a, i think, but its hard for me to confirm. There is no identifier plate as the driver side mounting arm is all butchered up. I will completely remove all of the half-assed reinforcements and redo myself or look for a parts loader to grab the mount from but ultimately, its all there and working fine for the moment (it sits crooked on the tractor which bugs the crap outta me). It has the following info on the control valve if it helps identify: Built by Parker Hannifin Cleveland, Part number 708 600 M91, Serial 00290083.
Ill get some pictures up shortly.
