Currently have a MF 1643 cab with powershuttle. The MF 1643 is a decent tractor but, I like some of the features (cab layout & seating position, fuel fill location, etc..) on the 1700 series...
Good Morning. I am a new owner of a MF 1643. I am looking for cross-referenced filters intead of the AGCO brand name filters. Can any one assist with with cross reference filter numbers number...
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I'm getting ready for my 50 hour service & can not figure out where to put the second hydrostatic tranny filter, pictured below. On the transmission there is a cast iron cylinder that...
I currently own a MF 1529. It worked great when I first bought the tractor, but I now need a bigger more powerful machine, either the MF 1643 or the Kubota L4060 (new model that just came out, I...
Has anyone changed their fuel filter on a MF1643 (or any 1600 series tractor)? Mine is going to need changed fairly soon and the owners manual really isn't very descriptive. I've never owned a...
I currently am shopping for a CUT, and the MF 1643 with 12x12 gear, ROPS is my front runner. Now I am wondering if it is a good price: The dealer quoted me for a MF 1643 with front blade for 22400...
Well, I finally did it! After much contemplation, I am trading in my MF1533 and getting the MF1643 with hydrostatic transmission, 72" quick attach bucket, rear tires filled. I hope I don't...
Intermittent stalling/loss of power problem has been happening more frequently lately. This is the same problem that I had last fall while mowing where the tractor just lost power and wouldn't...
I've been lurking for awhile, trying to figure out a few things before purchasing a tractor. The tractor will be used for clearing snow out my 1/2 mile driveway in the winter, some brush (grass...
I currently have a quote:
MF 1643 or Boomer 3040.
FACTORY CAB
6' FEL
6' FRONT SNOWBLOWER
7.5' HOE
5' HD ROTARY CUTTER
BX42 WALLENSTEIN CHIPPER
72 MONTH ZERO FINANCING $50,000
Do you think this...
Has anyone replaced there HST filter located on the outside of the transmission case. The Manual says to change it and the dealer parts department tells me its a screen and to just clean it. I...
I'm doing some touch up paint work. I picked up a can of Massey Red 1906406M2from the dealer. This paint is too orange and not a dark enough red. Anyone have any suggestions? Thanks - Ted.
I was doing some 'test' driving yesterday with my MF1643. I was getting more familiar with some of the features of the tractor, one of which was the differential lock. According to the manual...
I need to complete my 50 hour service on my MF1643 fairly soon. Does anyone have pictures from their service? Looks straight forward enough, but the diagrams in the owners manual aren't exactly...
I have a quesiton for anyone out there with a Massey Ferguson 1600 series tractor. I just got my MF1643 last week and noticed something strange last night while doing some work in the yard. I...
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I'm looking for a little info. I have a MF 1643 Cab with shuttle shift. The problem I'm having is the clutch is really grabbing when I try to ease up to something such as spearing a...
I need some advice. I have been struggling with trying to decide between the John Deere 4120 and the Massey Ferguson 1643. I have looked at the spec sheets until I'm blind. I've test drove them...
I have bit the bullet and bought a new 1643 cab for our vineyard. Seem to fit the bill for our work. Also has a FEL . Dont think this is overkill for us.Was using a 135 that we bought new back in...
I've posted some other things about what tractors I am most closely looking at. I figured the 1652 that I was mostly looking at was overkill, but from the responses that I have seen it appears...
Walked into Proudfoot's this morning after dropping the missus off at the mall. Her last words to me were, don't buy anything else today. Now she knows I'm headed over to the dealer to make the...