Recent content by bloody_peasant

My MF1010 overheats really easy when running the MMM. I have kept the radiator cleaned well and topped off, but it heats up real quick even when cutting fairly short/light grass to the point the temp light comes on and it starts spitting radiator fluid out. Probably takes less than 20 minutes...

The kill switch on my MF 1010 is stuck. Its a pull type with a cable kinda like a bicycle cable. I don't want to pull too hard as I feel like I'm going to break the plastic handle. I have to get off the tractor and push the throttle manually to kill it. Do I have to replace it or is there a...

I've got to level an area for a circular above ground pool (26' diam) and the only tool I've got (other than hand tools :)) is a rear blade. The area has sod on it and a gentle slope mostly in one direction. Still being a nOOb I need some good advice on how to attack this. I've yet to...

Ok here is what I want to do. I have about 1.5 acres of fairly flat former horse pasture. Some parts have a very heavy sod while other parts are very spotty with some exposed dirt. It is fairly flat, but has a pretty heavy soil with a decent amount of clay in it. I just recently cleared the...

I've found a few ads for an outfit in SC selling gray market (Yanmar) tractors with FEL, tandem trailers, etc. They are claiming they are "reconditioned" which concerrns me some (listed location is Charleston, SC). Anyone have any experience with these folks?

I'm looking at a used 87 Massey 1010 2WD, with a 54" belly mower & ROPS, and about 600 hours. The turf tires are pretty worn. Does anyone have any experience with this model they can share and his $3200 a fair price for one listed in VG condition (except the tires)?

Hi guys, some quick price checks on a couple of used models I'm looking at online, 87 Massey-Ferguson 1010, 600 hrs, 2WD w/ 54" belly mower listed $3200 02 Kioti LK3054 90 hrs, 4WD listed $5800, will include front loader, 5' tiller, plow, rake, & auger (6" & 8"), and a finish mower (listed as...

I'm a total rookie/green horn/noob/etc when it comes to tractors, but have been researching them now off an on for about 6 mo. and bought the book from this site and read up on them some more. I'm looking for some advice on what to look for in size, features, and attachments. Here's my...