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Hi all, The 1260 now has 480 hrs. The other day I was driving and it seemed that the power assist was lost. I checked the fluid and it was good. You can see the fluid move in the reservoir tank. It still has a little assist but not like before. Do I go after the steering box and check for a...

Has anyone installed one of these systems? I pulled the trigger and will be posting the process if there is any interest. I thought about the out door wood boilers But I don't have much wood on my land. The tractor portion of this project was digging the 70' trench to the panel mounts...

Hi all, My neighbor took delivery of a new GC2410 Today. I got home from work and my wife told me that there was a RED tractor mowing next door. So I took the Cam and took some shots of the proud new owner.:D Now for Steve look at that smile. At this point he already put 3 hrs. of seat time...

Has anyone converted there Hydraulic fluid to Bio degradable Fluid? A sales guy came to my shop with this Product and I am considering it. on occasions we do have hoses break or leak on our cranes. I also like the idea on using it in my backhoe because I'm always digging down by the pond. What...

John Deere 1010 bulldozer is this a good dozer for $3500. I has been used little and well maintained. What should I look for? Thanks Phil

Hi all, I am considering installing a 10k Guardian automatic standby generator. My wife doesn't like using the old home-light 4400 and doing the switch manually. When I traveled the boys use to do it for her. My question is has anyone had some bad experience with this brand? Harbor Freight...

Here is what I've been using for years and thought that I could share. (2) 4'x8'x3/4" plywood will yeild (4) small and (1) large saw horse. the best part is they store flat and you can just cut through them.Eventually you just trim them down. I provided my cut sheet and you can modify it as...

For many years I have been looking for water front property. So the story of my pond began. Labor day weekend 2005. The start of a pond began with tire rutts from my son four wheelling. The 1st pic is an aerial of the land and plan. #2 is the machine that I used. #3 is the deep spot about 15' at...

Hi i was wondering if anyone has a 1200 series Massey tractor with a Massey FEL? I would like to see some pictures of the support arm frames. My tractor has a woods FEL and I don't like how the monts are attached. Thanks Phil

I have a massey 1260 with a woods 1012 FEL. Here lies the problem and possible solutions. The mount is mid and front with a top connecting plate. Picture (1) will show the bolts that are always loosening themselves. The other line in the pic. shows the movement of the mount when lifting and...

Hi, I just had 2 new oil tanks installed and removed 2 old ones. I have about 30 gallons in one tank and I was told that I could burn it in my tractor. Do I need to add anything? They also recommended not to tranfer to the new tanks to controll sludge. I can filter it with the burner type...

Hi All, Today without the intent of buying a backhoe for the 1260 I happen to see a new Taylor-way 766 on the side of the road. I stopped in only to get an out the door price of $3500.00 Tax inc. It is now mounted to the 1260. I don't like the 3 Point setup and would like to know if someone...

Hi All, I know this is not tractor related but, I have leveled one side of the pond now i need to reseed. What type of spreader and what type of seed to make hay for neigbors horse and errotion controll. 1 acre to start Thanks phil

Hi, here's the thought. Tire skins, I would like to be able to convert my ag tires to turf without changing tires. I'm thinking something like a track kit but not. Deflate the tire slip on the skin and inflate. Vola! a turf tire. Mabe a truck tire without most of the sidewall.

The temps are up and I can start digging my pond again. This is my project for life. New road planting trees and making the pond bigger yearly. Thought you all would like to see the start. I dug the main hole with a large excavator. Now I'm box grading Teeth down and tearing it up. I will post...

Well frustrated with the 1260 thought I would look at the GC2310 for the bachoe. Here in Maine the best price cash was $18200.00 I guess fuel? With that price and how small the tractor is I will fix the 1260 Phil

Again pushing snow again, not much load. I dumped the bucket and started to back up and the front axle went clunk. So I took it out of 4whd and the left tire locked up. So its in the shop and I took the left front assemble off . I found the gear on the axle shaft has chips in it. Any ideas what...

Hi Ok my muffler's factory bracket keeps breaking. I welded it 2 times and breaks behind the weld. Was this bracket to short from the factory? I'm thinking that I should add a rubber spacer between, then perhaps it would hold. The muffler won't fall off without the bracket but I was thinking...

Hi all I was pushing snow this last storm and the tractor started to chatter. I can see anything loose, but I did notice that it did it only when there was loose snow under the back tires. Could it be a gear deferance between the front and bach tire? It is locked into 4x4. This tractor is nise...

Thinking finance rates are a good deal 0% 36mos. I need backhoe and really like the idea of a cab. Here are the spec's from the MF site.MF1547 Gross Engine hp: 47. PTO hp Gear: 38.0 PTO hp Hydro: 36.5 Did the 1500 series replace 1200/1400? Just thinking out loud I like the size of my 1260 But...

Thanks for the info. I stopped at the dealer today and they showed me the attachment. It looks good, now to justify the purchase.

Looking for a backhoe for my 1260. I understand that I will need a sub frame. Will that come off when trading implements? I do like the ground clearence. Dealer wants $7200 installed @ my place. Is that a good deal? Other stuff inclued FEL, 6' box grader,4' tiller,72" finish mower. I love this...

I just bought a 2000 1260 with 80 hours. I am looking for tiller and 3-pt mower any brand suggestions?