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    Perkins 248 ci

    Hi everyone. I recently purchased a Massey 283 w the Perkins 248 ci. The tractor showed 1198 hours when i bought it. I changed the motor oil, fuel filter and the hydraulic trans oil before i did anything but back it into the barn. The coolant is green. I have only used it pulling a Rhino 272...
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    Finished mowing

    Hi everyone. I just finished mowing our 41 acre pasture yesterday. The weeds were 7 feet tall and the grass was chest high before it fell over in the last month. I cut it down to about 8 inches tall. Most of the grass was very clumpy and coarse. When i drove my truck over it its like driving...
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    MF 283 hydraulic oil filter

    I just ordered a manual for a 283 before anyone tells me to order one but i want to change the hydraulic oil filter and need to use the tractor. I found what says is a paper element filter for $9.95? If anyone can tell me the location of the filter and also can you tell me where to find the...
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    Tractor Sizing  80 acres

    Hi everyone. I am new to this site. I have recently started clearing an 80 acre pasture that has not had cattle on it in 11 years or ever been bushhogged. I have cleared 20 acres worth of chinese privet that has taken over along the tree lines. The weeds, grass and lots of small pine trees as...
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