Recent content by mvoght

I forgot pictures, but hooked up to my drag, decided it was set a little bit wider than necessary (at the max 32.5" width for 3 pt), so we bumped that in to 31". Just a little easier for putting it on/off, and it isn't using the PTO. For the mower, it works quite well. It's now got a bit...

My new tractor was delivered yesterday, around 1pm. I parked it in the garage, briefly pulled it under my barn awning, but horses are jerks and will scrape the paint with their teeth, so we moved the Zero Turn out of the garage, and then I went to work. I'll post some pictures soon. It's...

Good to know on the HST adjustability. I still probably wouldn't like it much. I still drive a manual transmission car. But, good to know for if I am ever operating one, I now know to ask about that. Thanks, I expect my next post will include pictures of a new tractor! Finally!!!:giggle:

That model is much bigger than I want or need! I'm not going to be running anything more than a finish mower or bushhog, and don't have enough property to warrant a batwing mower.

Thanks for the suggestion, I did go look at the website and look for a dealership. I think you probably meant the MT357, as that's the comparable HP. It does look very interesting, and I like the power with the smaller wheelbase. The dealerships are too far away to make it practical for...

What PTO generator do you have? How big is your tractor? I had the 200 amp manual xfer switch installed a couple of years ago, but don't have the generator that is the right size. I'm buying a MF 2860 this week, so that will be my PTO to use if I go that route. I have had a PTO generator...

Ok, things are moving along. I'm going with the 0% 60 months financing, called my insurance agent to add the tractor to the farm policy with the finance company as loss payee. Total price is $36580, that's with the 0% financing. It would be $1020 less if I paid cash. The salesman was...

I’m not an impulse buyer…7 years isn’t such a long time to wait. ;) I guess to the dealer I seem like an impulse buyer though. So, I think I’m going to pull the trigger on the MF 2860E with shuttle shift. FEL with the quick attach, telescoping arms. It is the first tractor I’ve driven that I...

The Case needs new brakes and a rebuilt transmission. And it leaks Hydraulic/Tranny fluid, which is the same reservoir on my model. It's time to let it go! Plus, we just don't have the storage space for little-used equipment. You are very correct on the on/off being a bit of work on the...

I had never even realized a lease is a possibility in a tractor! Thanks for all the inputs! Mel

Seven years later… I have a couple of Massey Ferguson dealers in the area now. One up in Frederick, MD (closest) and one in Warrenton, VA (same state) so I’ve been getting a handful of emails, as I visited the Warrenton’s booth at a horse show. I got a sale email with a couple of MF 2850 series...

So when we added water to the batteries, I realized several connector cables had corroded completely through! Clearly I need to be more diligent about rinsing the battery acid off/out. I saw one recommendation to spray baking soda water on the batteries at some interval, but I didn't note the...

Yes, it was...but you know, I haven't been to Yellowstone, and I started surfing the site, and I'm thinking a 2025 vacation to Yellowstone might be fun to plan. But, I'm thinking Dude Ranch, so I can see some via horseback, my hubby can fly fish, and we can enjoy the scenery. Do a bit of...

20 years later and that tractor has been a workhorse! As I like to average my costs, it's down to about 1000/year if I add in repairs/maintenance/tires. I've abused it by not having indoor storage, and should have had it serviced more often, but it probably needs a clutch and the brakes are...

By blowing through, how often did they go? And now that I read your post with the model, I think that is my model number...you'd think I'd pay more attention, mine has the 60" deck. Thanks for the warning about the heavy duty clutch.