Hi all, My MF40 Industrial 1976 Backhoe Boom will not go down. When I pull on the control lever it goes up ok but when I push on the control lever, the lever has very little travel and the boom...

A strange request but i know very little about the Massey Ferguson range. We have owned an Ex Military Industrial tractor since 1995. Purchased directly from the MOD (so no registration plates as...

i parked my mf40 backhoe about 2 months ago, went to use it the other day and the rh rear wheel is locked up, left turns fine, when jacked off the ground i can rock the wheel forward and back...

Hi from the UK. Having a bit of a problem over here trying to discover the right part number(s) for replacement Steering Cylinders for my 1971 MF40 2205 (shuttle gearbox version). There seems to...

Hi from the UK. Having a bit of a problem over here trying to discover the right part number(s) for replacement Steering Cylinders for my 1971 MF40 2205 (shuttle gearbox version). There seems to...

They look similar, a 1961 203 and 1971 40. I know the axles are different. The 40 parts rig I知 looking at has same Perkins motor, so I知 interested if the price is right. But not really if nothing...

Today I reinstalled the boom spool back into its place in the 6 spool stack and tested the operation. All good except now I see there is fluid coming out of the ram at the gland end. Never leaked...

A big ask, but, Does anyone have a Massey Ferguson Industrial MF40 with MF220 Backhoe Repair Manual or a backhoe parts manual in soft copy that they would be willing to "Share"....purely for...

Hi, I have a Massey Ferguson Industrial 1976 MF40 Loader Backhoe. It has a MF220-7 Backhoe and a MF207 Loader self leveling. Some time ago I rebuilt the Dipper ram and now am looking at working on...

I've had this 1977 Massey Ferguson MF40 industrial tractor with Perkins AD3.152 for around 8 years now. It was bought to help build our house down here and has done incredible work but everything...

I'm looking at a massey ferguson mf40 with considerable blowby on one cylinder. I found rebuild kits for ~300 which is within reason for me. My question is how disassembled do i need to take the...

Hi everyone, I have an mf40 industrial with loader and backhoe. It has instant reverse. 3 cyl perkins gas. Engine and hydraulics work fine. But it will not move forward or backward. It clicks...

Need some advise. I have a 72’ MF40 industrial that the 3 point stopped working. I tore into it and found the lift cylinder had cracked. I replaced with used part put back together (which was a...

Hello, I have a MF40 and trying to determine the year and the value. The serial number on the tag is 9A 124376. Can anyone help identify this. I have tried tractor data.com but can not find much...

Lift stopped working. Removed center lid and found big crack in cylinder and piston. Anybody been though this before? Have books.

Hi, Bit of a newbie from Australia here. Got a great little petrol kero grey TE20, but am looking at something a bit bigger for track and scrub work. Looking at what was suposed to be an MF60...

Hi guys. I have a1979 MF40 instant revers trans it will not run forward. oil level is there and hydraulics work fine. any suggestions how to fix it? thanks.

My left brake on the 1974 mf 40 is locked up . Tried to adjust but it still won't unlock. Any suggestions.

I am re-working the power steering on my early 70's MF 40 Industrial tractor. When I bought it, it had a Barnes style pump mounted to the engine, but it was missing the fittings and the lines were...

I am re-working the power steering on my early 70's MF 40 Industrial tractor. When I bought it, it had a Barnes style pump mounted to the engine, but it was missing the fittings and the lines...

hey guys/gals looking at buying this tractor. ill post the add in a few lines, my question is,is it a 40 or 40b. the add says its a 40 but from doing some research I belive its a 40b any info...

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...

I have a MF-40 that has a leak in the power steering, but I cannot find the leak, no visible fluid leaks to the ground. The unusual thing is that it leaks while parked and not running. If it...

My husband just got a Massey Ferguson 40 tractor. He does not know where to find the filter for the hydraulics. He is not computer savvy, and I am not tractor savvy. Can anyone provide...

I rebuilt the motor I had the injectors rebuild also but motor sounds very sick sounds like it's running off maybe 2 shoot might be just the one it's a 3.152 Perkins in it how do you tell if the...

I am rather lost here on it it's a 70ish Massey mf40 backhoe and I do not have the slightest clue how to add or where to add fluid to the backhoe part of it it's got a pressure valve in the drum...

I recently purchased an MF 40 industrial tractor, and would like to find a source to confirm the age. I was told it was a 1974 or 1975 by the owner, but another source believes it is a 1976. While...

I recently purchased an MF 40 industrial tractor, and would like to find a source to confirm the age. I was told it was a 1974 or 1975 by the owner, but another source believes it is a 1976. While...

the loader was leaking a little around the tilt cylinders. so we changed the seals and filter on the system. put some hyd fluid in and started it up. no up and down or tilt on the loader. this is...

Hello fellow Massey owners. My shuttle arm leading into the trans case along side of the high/low shifter has broke so now I would like to replace it with a new one. I haven't any experience in...

I recently obtained this tractor from a good friend of mine. It has a front end loader which makes access to the engine oil intake cumbersome. I had to feed a funnel from the top of the lift arm...

I have a 1968 MF 40 with a non functioning dif lock. It is a long lever you pull on the R side. The big MF32 loader frame attaches to the rear axles and I assume I need to pull it off as well as...

I just purchased a Massey Ferguson MF 40 and the steering is totally lame...all of the other hydrolic seem to work fine on the loader and box scraper...any suggestions

Replace or repair bent Loader Bucket Cylinders on 1974- ? Massey MF 40 Tractor

I can't find the tie rod ends for the steering track bar for an MF40. I found some for an MF40B. Wouldn't this be the same tractor as the MF40 model but with a backhoe added?

Hi all, well I'm getting old and I can't remember which way the tachometer seal goes in the housing. Rubber facing out of the housing or toward the cable end.Thanks for the help.

Hello fellow MF owners and others. My neighbour Max and I both have MF40 Industrial tractors with the FEL/Backhoe configuration. We are farmers (of sorts) but find these tractors excellent work...

Looking for the coupling to attach MF 40 backhoe to my mf 135 tractor. Here are some photos of the broken coupling

I have a gas MF 40 that will not start. I moved here in August and ran fine when I parked it in the barn. It is getting gas and fire from the coil. I have owned the tractor for about a year and a...

Hi. New to tractor owning (and this forum) and have a problem with my new 70s MF40 industrial. All has been working fine and Friday morning the loader and bucket tilt have started to rise very...

Hi. New to tractor owning (and this forum) and have a problem with my new 70s MF40 industrial. All has been working fine and Friday morning the loader and bucket tilt have started to rise very...

I need some info on how to attach to the Power Beyond port of my loader. I have a Massey Ferguson 40 with a Model 34 loader. I also have Big Deans CD that I purchased from him when I bough the...

hello I have an mf 40, inherited it, its been sitting about a year, it has the 4 speed transmission, 1 n2, L n H , shifters, I know nothing about these tractors. It will shift into gear but...

Hi from Australia, Have just got an old MF40 (57 model I'm told) and the power steering always turns to the right, it can be steered but when you let go of the steering wheel the steering goes...

Greetings, Help! I have a Massey MF 40, probably about 1970's. I need to check power steering fluid. As near as I can figure it is located on the right side of the engine and is shaped like a...

Good Morning Guys, A month or so ago I bought a 1970ish (the previous owner didn't know exactly what year) MF 40 industrial. When I bought it he said he had recently topped off the hydraulic...

Gentlmen, I recently purchased a Massey Ferguson Industrial 40 from a friend that didn't know anything about tractors, much like me :D My issue is the TPH hitch will not come up. He said he...

I put a new starter on , it should be three wire's on the solenoid ,I need a wiring diagram

Greetings, Rebuilding wiring from ground up (pun intended). Any leads on a schematic? TIA Bruce

hello,this seems like cool web site.Ihave a question? My neighber has a MF 40 for sale.It needs a water pump. But for 1500$ It not bad,runs good dont smoke,but no pto. The cover is there for pto...

I am new to owning a tractor. I bought a MF 40 and the differential is locked in. I can move the lever forward and backward and it does not do anything. Any ideas?

I have owned a MF 40 for several years and this summer I stopped and then I tried but it won't move, the shuttle seems to work but I can change gears. I get hardly any gear grinding and NO...

Geetings, this is my first entry on the forum. I have a MF40 with a Perkins 3 cylinder gas engine that instantly fouls the #3 spark plug, it looks oily. Tractor uses some oil but not real bad...

Or just sell and buy another tractor? Seems the transmission in our tractor is not well suited to our needs,the gearing just doesn't seem to suit our place,low 1 is too slow,low 2 too fast for...

The only remaining hydraulics repair place here in Eugene, Oregon wants higher prices than new for rebuilding the hydraulic cylinders on my front loader. Does anyone know of good dual action...

Hello I recently aquired a MF40 with a loader and found a MF54a backhoe attachment that came off a MF50C I believe it was. I thought it would be a compatible loader for the tractor and bought...

Hi I have just bought a MF 40 industrial with a shuttle shift and I cant make it move forwards or backwards. Does any one know how to drive one? there seems to be 2 pedals on the left hand side...

Greetings, New to forum and tractors. Industrial MF40 cira 1995 with FEL, 3 point set up, PTO. Bought from farmer's widow. All she knew about the tractor was she wanted it out of her sight, so...

Can anyone point me to a source for a cylinder "rebuild" kit for a 1972 MF40 loader? (needed for the loader cylinders, all are leaking) thanks in advance. You may also e-mail me at...

Hello, Would anyone know who would be the best contact for repairs and parts for an MF40 industrial near Canberra/Sydney? I have just purchased an MF40 with power steering and PTO problems and...

Here is a link to some pics: Picasa Web Albums - iNETEXPORT - MASSEY FERGUS... Info I was given by seller: Thoughts?? We have 17 acres that need clearing,a 1/4 mile driveway to keep up and in...

Hey guys! I'm new here and really huntin some advise. My ol' MF40 is driving me nuts. The frontend loader has a very expensive issue. I had to bump up the pressure when I got this thing home to...

I'm looking at a MF with >7000 hours. The guy is pretty sure its a MF40 from around 1970. Supposedly runs great. -Anybody have some advice for this tractor? -How much should I offer? -Where...

I picked up a MF 40 tractor with a MF 32 L8100 loader,gas engine,Big counterweight,No pto or 3 point and it has a hydrostatic tranny,F & R petals,I cant find it in the books,Horsepower,weight...