Massey Ferguson MF175 4.30 star(s) (3)

MF175
Model Year: 1967

Old 4 cyl. diesel but very reliable. It needs tires though, 16.9-24, if anyone has any.

Pros: Reliable.
Cons: Old.

MF 175 - Perkins A4 236 Diesel
Model Year: 1971

Realistically, too much tractor for our 23 acres, but this machine does everything I need it to so, and then some. Bought it for $7000 Canadian including a heavy duty loader, 5 ft brush hog and a 6 ft two stage snow thrower. I use it for towing a hay wagon, spreading manure, usual chores around the property such as pulling up fence posts, driving in t-posts, augering holes for fence posts, hauling dirt, dragging the outdoor riding arena, brush hogging and blowing snow in the winter. Down pressure on the loader is a really nice feature. I have one set of hydraulic remotes for the snowblower chute. I've only put 100 hours on it in 2 seasons. I had 6300 hours when bought. The previous owner had replaced the clutch at 6000 hours. Power steering doesn't really engage until about 1200 rpm, however, it has a very large loader on it, too large in my humble opinion. The only significant repair was replacing the steering arm and shaft. Managed to find a used one at a local dealer and was able to replace it myself with a neighbors help (neither of us are mechanics but we are both pretty handy). That's the only reason I gave it 4 stars for reliability, otherwise, it would have been a 5. The tractor likely saw some heavy duty use prior to my owning it. The loader has 1/4 inch steel plates welded onto it where cracks developed - I'm guessing the use of the loader is the likely cause of the failure of the steering shaft assembly. Since I've replaced the block heater, it will start at the coldest temperatures (-25C) after being plugged in for 1 hour or less. It would probably start at colder temperatures, but haven't tried it below that temp. Alternator is very weak (most likely original), but I compensate by putting a trickle charger on the battery a couple times a summer. Cracked wiring could be the cause of that problem, but I haven't had a chance to replace the wires. Many common parts between it and the MF 165, so plenty of used parts around. All-in-all, a great tractor. I starts in the winter when all my neighbors have trouble getting theirs going. The local MF dealer is good, guys are really helpful and knowledgeable (Black's Corners Motor Sports, On, Canada), however, new parts are VERY expensive. I buy used where possible. I love it. It's my first tractor and would buy another Massey Ferguson in a heartbeat.

Pros: Power, cold starts.
Cons: Weak power steering, weak alternator.

Massey 175
Model Year: 1974

Good tractor strong engine very reliable. Had a few Masseys but the high low multipower always gets stuck in low. Also, most of the nuts and bolts fall off including the engine mounts.

Pros: Cheap to buy.
Cons: Not to cheap to repair.