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@EddieWalker - I too have bought parts for our Massey Compact tractor from Agriteer. They are online and ship all around the country. See Agriteer | Agriculture & Farm Equipment Supplier I often do have to go the Massey website to look up part numbers.

We run a Massey 1533. Yes, the steering/pump system has bleed screws and yes, the air does need to be bled. We were amazed at how much air was trapped in that system and had not worked its way out running for 20 minutes. The front axle did not require much. Like the photo supplied by...

I used to use my Hog as a counterweight - very effective... But as you say, hard to maneuver especially in the woods. We bought a ballast box, filed it with rocks and stones from the property. Estimated weight is 600+lbs. It is almost as effective as the hog but far easier to maneuver...

I am also glad you were not seriously injured. Crazy stuff can happen so fast..

Yep, stupid... They keep coming closer and closer to me when on the property in Virginia. They are no longer afraid of the machines. They do not move and then do the stupidest things when decide they should move... If I stop and wait, we end up in a staring contest. Make a jerky motion...

I have a geared MF1533.. you must have motion for the diff lock to engage. In my case, I can release the clutch, get the wheels turning and then stomp the pedal to lock the diff.

Glad to hear you are recovering and am thankful for your sharing. For me, I only have one guardian angel and so my margin of stupidity comes into play far more soon than yours! I appreciate your honesty and willingness to let us all know how easy and how fast these can go south. I hope...

Look in the attachments forum. There are lots of threads on PTO chippers.

We have a MT125. Even with weighted tires, I find it tippy. With the backhoe on it, it really gets tippy on our hills and slopes. It was purchased mainly to have a small hoe around. We have far less than 100 hours on it and we are still getting used to it. I find I really have to pay...

@mike69440 Thank you for sharing and may you heal quickly. Wishing you all the best. Those that said we get complacent thinking about things as we get more and more comfortable are exactly right. I still consider myself a newb and yet... May we all learn from each other how to survive...

This is advice that I have a hard time learning. I am not on the property full time - in fact, I am there perhaps 5 or 6 weeks a year. So, when I am there, there is much to do and too little day to do it. Add weather... and well, quickly we fall behind. On too many occasions, close calls...

If you have interest in price, I would go see it. But then I am biased as I operate a MF 1533 which is a cousin to the 1835. Love that tractor and have put over 400 hours in the seat. Was bought in 2009 with about 80 hours on the clock. Operated on the property for 3 years, then sat for...

Yep, if I had one, it would have been used!

Since this thread has now degraded into every one telling their seat switch stories, allow me to add mine as briefly as I am able: MF 1533 built in 2005... sat in a garage from 2011 until 2017 when I got her up and running. At that point I was a newb on tractors (even with 400 hours on her...

I think it is the glow plugs or the length of time you are holding the key for the glow plugs... Early on with our 1533, I did not know how to properly start it. I did not hold the key long enough for the glow plugs to warm things up. I do a slow count to 10 on first start of the day in...