Recent content by Valorum

So last week we bought our first tractor, a Massey Ferguson 1533 with Power Shuttle, FEL and tooth bar :D I posted up a few pics of the new acquisition right after it had been delivered to us here. I figured we should post up a follow up to show you what we've put this new tractor through in its...

Tomorrow we'll take delivery of our very first tractor (MF 1533) with FEL. After that we'll obviously need to get some implements to help take care of the place. We are going to get a PHD as one of the first things so we can redo a few fence lines, and i'm doing my research into which one we...

I've been going through just about 20 pages of threads, but haven't found an answer yet. So i hope you can either point me to the thread i couldn't find that talks about this, or maybe educate me (and potentially others!) :) Thanks in advance. We're looking at getting a rotary mower at some...

So i've noticed that several of you have bought their tractor from a dealer far away (100+ miles). At the same time, several of you have stressed how important it is to have a good dealer to work with when you have problems with your tractor. Isn't the distance from where you bought it a...

Any thoughts on the difference between these 2 machines? Specs-wise, the 1540 just has a slightly more powerful engine, but that's about it? When we sat on 'm at the dealer, the 1540 had a nicer 3PH leveling thingy, it had Medium in addition to the Low and High on the 1533 (but maybe we sat on...

What are, in your opinion, the pros and cons of these brands compared to each other? Quality? Experiences with customer service and warranty? Resale value? Other considerations? Specifically: Because of our budget and financing needs we're looking at a MF 1533 / 1540 vs a Kioti DK45S. Below is...

The wife is ready to buy a tractor (she'll be using as much as me!), but i'm the kind of guy who has 1 gazillion questions still. Lots of great info on this site, thank you all. I've been reading a lot and my head's spinning :) So i come to you, oh gods of tractordom, to guide me in the decision...