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I absolutely LOVE this thing!!! I bought it new in March of 2024. It was a leftover model and I got a great deal on it. I’m a homeowner and do not cut grass commercially. The engine is a 24 hp Kawasaki FR730V. The single fuel tank holds 5.1 gallons of gas. It has the Commercial 10 gauge...

Let’s see pictures of the toolbox and where it’s mounted on your Yanmar YM Series tractor. I need some ideas. I would like to add a small one to my YM2500 for a rag, extra lynch pins, pliers, and a small punch. Travis

I know it depends on models and this could very well be opinionated, but all around, who makes a better rotary cutter (brush hog), Bush Hog or Woods? I’ve never owned any Woods product but have owned many Bush Hog rotary cutters over the years and have been well-satisfied. It will be going on...

For future reference, I wanted to start a new thread on this. I’ve searched all over and haven’t come up with much, but I know it’s out there somewhere. What is the part number at O’Reilly Autoparts for the alternator for a Yanmar YM2500 or a YM2610, that’s an identical plug and play match to...

My YM2500 has no brakes at all for the left wheel. The right side works ok, but I can press the left brake pedal with my foot as far as I want and I have no brakes. From looking at the parts breakdown, I’m pretty sure I can do this myself if I take my time. Hopefully, Fredricks will send me the...

Anyone know what years the YM2500 was in production? I read somewhere that it was only manufactured in 1977. Is this true? How do I find out what year model mine is? Thank You! Travis

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I’m at my wit’s end! How do I wire this thing? I’ve blown [emoji638] packs of [emoji638][emoji[emoji6[emoji640][emoji638]][emoji640][emoji6[emoji640][emoji638]]] amp fuses trying to wire this light!

Hello, my name is Travis. I recently bought a Yanmar YM2500 compact tractor from Fredricks Outdoor in Decatur, Alabama on 11/22/2024 with 2,650 hours. The tractor was refurbished by them. I am in Southeast Louisiana and it gets very hot here in the summer, mainly because of the humidity. There...

I’m buying a reconditioned YM2500 from Fredricks Equipment in Alabama, and was wondering if I should go with a 4’ or 5’ bush hog, 4’ or 5’ grader box, or a 4’ or 5’ tiller. What are your recommendations? Thanks!

Anybody have any good or bad experience with these tillers? I know they’re imported and made by Shaktiman Agro in India. They seem to be well-built. They are sold here in the USA under the names LMC (Lowery Manufacturing in Boaz, Alabama), Farm Maxx, and Ironcraft. Thanks

Here is the rebuild kit for the power steering control valve for a Massey Ferguson 231 tractor. It might fit all the year models, I’m not sure, but it fits my 1998 year model. The control valve is known to leak over time and this is a good, high quality solution. There is a good video on YouTube...

Maybe this will help somebody out. I found a replacement oil fill plug for the power steering pump on my 1998 Massey Ferguson 231 tractor. Dorman part #090-006. The bolt is a 5/8-18 threads with a 7/8 head. I got it at my local O’Reilly Autoparts. It fits many different year models of...

Anybody here own one? I’m looking at possibly buying a new one and was wondering about the pros and cons. Thanks

Gonna try to post pics and videos of my 2022 Spring garden. Planting G90 Sweet Corn, Dasher II Cucumbers, and Mammoth Sunflowers. My tractor is a 1998 Massey Ferguson 231 and the rotary tiller is a 6’ County Line (King Kutter) from Tractor Supply. I welcome all comments and questions. Thanks for...

Hello, I’m looking for a fuel tank for a friend of mine for a Kubota L2500. Used or new, trying to see what’s out there. Thanks!

Does anyone know of a business or recommend someone to re-cover my tractor seat? It is a “bucket style” seat made by Grammer that goes on a Massey Ferguson 231 tractor. Thanks!

I was able to put a new seat on my 1998 Massey Ferguson 231 tractor today. It’s the classic “bucket style” seat. It’s all aftermarket Sparex parts but it’s as close to original as you can get. I ordered everything through Lindstrom Equipment in Wisconsin. Total cost was $255. The new Sparex...

Hello, a friend of mine is looking for a fuel tank for his tractor. It’s a Kubota L2500 diesel. Kubota part number 32310-35100. We are not having any luck at all. At least not at a reasonable price. Please send a PM on here or reply to this post. Thank You

Hello, Does anyone here recommend someone or a shop who can re-seal the injector pump on my 1998 Massey Ferguson 231? I’m aware I’d have to ship it. It is dripping diesel where the rotor head goes into the pump housing. There’s an o-ring there. I’d like the whole pump re-sealed since it has to...

Hello, I am wondering what a 2002 Kubota BX 2200 is worth. There’s one for sale locally. It has 1127 hours, power steering, a belly mower, and comes with a 4 foot grader box.

Anybody know where the engine serial number is located on my 1998 Massey Ferguson 231? It has the Perkins AD3.152 engine. Thanks

Hello, I’m sick and disgusted and I love my tractor! I’ve had my Massey Ferguson 231 for 12 years and it’s been an excellent tractor. The other day I was doing some work with the grader box and I noticed at engine idle it started letting out a lot of blue smoke. It’s never done this. I ALWAYS...

Hello, could someone please walk me through the steps to properly remove the injector pump on a Massey Ferguson 231 tractor? It has the Perkins AD3.152 Diesel engine. I’m no diesel mechanic and I don’t want to mess up the timing, but I do have hand tools. Thanks

I’m sure this will help somebody out so I figured I’d post. Here are the power steering fittings with part numbers that go on a MF 231. Common for them to be easily broken off or start leaking. They are no longer in production by Agco/Massey. These are aftermarket. You have to have a short...

Hello everyone, I've had great service out of my MF 231 and it's still a great tractor, but sad to say, it's almost time for it to go. I'm gonna be upgrading (or some might say downgrading) to a 4x4 compact tractor with loader. Not sure about new or used at the moment. Would like to find...

Looking for a power steering pump for my '98 Massey 231. I don't know what to do because a dealer (new dealer) told me the pump has been discontinued and there's no rebuild kit! I will attach a pic of the pump I need. It's off a Massey parts diagram. Are there any other pumps that will work...

What do you guys think is a fair price for a tractor mechanic to come to my house and work on my tractor? Here is the info: -He's about 1 hour and 45 minutes away (roughly 103 miles). -He will be rebuilding the power steering pump and re-packing one of the steering cylinders. -He'll be picking...

Something is going on with the steering on my 1998 Massey Ferguson 231 tractor. It has hard spots that wanna stop the wheel from turning mainly when you turn to the right. It will do it to the left also but not near as bad. At idle it seems to steer fine but when the RPMs are up it struggles to...

I have a 1998 MF 231 tractor. Will be repacking 1 of the power steering cylinders this weekend because it started pouring fluid out a few days ago. While I'm into it I'd like to go ahead and change the filter in the power steering pump. I know it's never been done and the tractor's almost 18...

Hello, does anyone know if John Deere is still producing new 2WD Utility tractors from 45 to 65 hp? Something similar to the 5055D. I looked on their website and all I seen was 4WD models. Also is the 5045D and 5055D good tractors? Thanks

Hello again! Been a while since I posted. I'm buying a new rotary cutter likely this coming weekend and having a tough time deciding out of a Bush Hog BH15 and the Woods BrushBull BB60X. Any ideas or opinions? How is the BH15 compared to the previous Squealer models? Is the Woods better built or...

Looking for new R1 Ag tires for a a Mahindra 3510 tractor. It has the Industrial R4s that it originally came with in 2009 (?) and now needing the R1s. Where is a good place to find them? Not having a bit of luck locally at tire places or Mahindra Dealers! Thanks!

Looking for the plastic retaining ring 'bearing' for a Comer Industries T50 Series 4 PTO driveline. It goes on my Bush Hog 285 rotary cutter. You hear of and see videos of people preaching and preaching on safety about "Keep that PTO shaft guarded!" "It's very unsafe to operate without it!" I...

Got 2 sets of row hippers. Bought the second set today because there was no way I could pass the deal up. Problem is I don't know which one to get rid of. Here are some pics so maybe y'all can help me decide. I don't know the manufacturer of either one. Thanks This is the one I had a long...

For those who have a good guesstimate, about how much is a Massey Ferguson 2-bottom plow worth that has 16" moldboards? Not sure of the model, condition, paint, or if it even has coulters. If it needs paint I can handle that. It will mainly be used in parades for me and my 1.5 year old son...

Does anyone recommend any place online that sells Massey Ferguson tractor parts and Perkins Diesel engine parts, preferably in the mid/centrals/southern U.S. so parts will get here quickly to South Louisiana. I'm not buying out of the country. Cheap prices would be nice, but I'm mainly looking...

Ok I think I may have a problem with my tractor, but not exactly sure. I know, souds weird right? My Massey 231 has the 3 cylinder Perkins AD3.152 Diesel engine. It has 1,050 hours on the original working meter. At 480 hours when I got the tractor about 7 to 8 years ago, I flushed out the...

Where can I find a "C" spring shank for my Dearborn 13-2 field cultivator? I broke one yesterday. I need the spring with the "slot" in it. I found what I think I need for $14 but I'm not 100% sure if that's it or not. I will post a pic of the broken 1 when I get a chance. Thanks

I'm gonna try and post pics, progress, and updates on my Spring garden this year. I'll also be able to use this thread for future reference. This is the main reason I'm doing this but feel free to comment anytime! I plan on posting pics this evening. Stay tuned! ;-)

Spring is almost here! If you haven't already done so, Remember to check the battery hold down and the alternator/fan belt on your tractor! Also any leaves, grass, fluid leaks or anything else that could could cause a potential fire or explosion. My tractor doesn't have a seat belt, but it has...

My MF231 has an oil bath filtration system for the air cleaner. I cleaned the oil cup and all the wire mesh this evening. Ok, so the oil cup has 2 parts to it. Inner and outer cups... My question is should I fill up only the outer part of the oil cup, or both the outer and inner parts of the...

Fixing to change the trans/hydro oil in my 231. It currently has "Supertrac Universal" oil in it but I don't like it because to me, it makes the rear end noisy. I'm thinking about putting Amsoil synthetic in it. I use Amsoil in everything I own. Even the 3 cylinder Perkins diesel that's in the...

Does anybody here know where i can get a 1" x 22 3/4" square disc axle for a disc gang? This seems to be an uncommon length. Any good place online that custom makes disc axles? Thanks, Travis

I am fixing to order some sweeps for my chisel plow. I use it for cultivating the rows in my garden. There are are a total of 6 tines, (3 per side). I was told it is a Dearborn model 13-2. My question is how do i know what size and demensions of sweeps to order? The "tine" measures 1 3/4"...

Hello to all, Where can i find parts for a Vermeer CX234 mini trackhoe? It's around a 2005-2006 model. Can't find much info at all on the web for Vermeer excavators. I know Vermeer no longer sells new mini excavators. I just hope i can find parts for this model because im thinking about buying...

Does anyone know where the Serial Number is located on a Mahindra 3525? A picture would be GREAT! Thanks!

The number stamped on the clamp is 20H958. It's the clamp that's on the toolbar for my old/antique row hippers. Can't seem to find one anywhere! Thanks

I wanted to post this for my records so that way I won't forget how long i've had it because i'll surely end up forgetting... Anyway, I just ordered the 72" Xtreme Heavy Duty grader box (box blade) from Everything Attachments.com about 30 minutes ago (09/18/2012). It's the 30hp-70hp Utility...

A good friend of mine has a new 6 foot TSC Countyline tiller. He's got about 5 hours on it already and noticed some "light oil seepage" on top where the tube goes into the side gearbox. We checked the bolts and the bottom one was almost loose enough to turn by hand. Checked all the bolts on both...

Does anybody know how well Kodiak implements hold up? Are they good products and is the company any good? I am fixing to buy a new 6' tiller and Kodiak or King Kutter are what i've narrowed it down to. Thanks

I just sold my disks today and now im in the market for a tiller. What brand and what size? Gear drive or chain drive? I have a Massey Ferguson 231 tractor. Has 38 engine hp and 34 pto hp. Tractor weighs 4,065 lbs and is 2 wheel drive. Should i get a 5.5' or 6' width? I will be buying within...

Can't seem to find the clamp im looking for that goes on the toolbar of my row disks (single row). These are very old row disks! But i did find a number on the top of the clamp i broke. The number is "20H958". I have looked all over the internet and just cant find it anywhere. Any help is...

Been looking for a "clamp" for the toolbar and can't find it anywhere. It holds a round shank with 2 big u-bolts. It is for my row discs. This is a very OLD AND HEAVY set of row discs! I do not know the manufacturer, but it is a single row maker, with 3 blades per side. It is a solid toolbar...

Going to look at a Hinomoto E152 tomorrow. Anything i should look for? Is it a good model? What about parts support? Thanks!

Hello, I'm in the market for either a 5' or 6' finishing mower. I know Bush Hog, Land Pride, and Woods are top of the line brands, but which one do you recommend most? Local dealers carry Bush Hog, Land Pride, Woods, King Kutter, Taylor-Pittsburgh, and LMC. I also have a Tractor Supply close...

'98 MF 231 is now making a noticable "whining noise". I can really tell when the PTO is engaged and the rear tires are rolling. PTO is set around 2,000 engine RPMs. It hasn't gave me a bit of trouble and the tractor has a little under 970 hours on it. Goes in and out of gear just fine. Would...

Hey Ya'll, I might be buying a new tractor soon and I'm kinda having a tough time deciding between Massey Ferguson and Mahindra. I curently own a '98 MF 231 and love it. I owned a '97 Mahindra 485 DI in the past, and miss it. Both brands are really good quality, from my experience. Currently...

Hello, I have a friend who owns a Homier Farm Pro 2425 tractor and is needing a couple lift arms for it because he bent them (the arms with the balls on the ends). Where is the best / cheapest place online to buy parts for this tracrtor? Also, I know that it's a Jinma diesel tractor. What...

Where does the needle on the temperature gauge supposed to stay at (as long as the tractor is at operating temp. and the radiator is cleaned) when you're bush hogging with the 231 ? My temp gauge is original. Half of the gauge where the needle reads is "green" (normal operating temperature) and...

I'm fixing to hopefully get a land clearing job of 15 acres (if I bid it right). I think it's too much for my tractor but I'll use it if nobody will rent me a skid steer with a brush cutter attachment. How much does it cost to rent these 2 pieces of equipment and where should i go to rent one...

Where is a good place to rent a skid steer (preferably w/ tracks) with a bush hog/brush cutter attachment around Baton Rouge, LA ? What is required to rent one, what will the cost be, and will they rent to a "homeowner"? I need to find this info. in a hurry! Thanks for any suggestions.

Here's a video ya'll might wanna see of my Massey Ferguson 231 and Bush Hog model 285 rotary cutter. This was taken at my uncle's house. I was cuttin' his overgrown field. It was rough but I got it done! :laughing: :thumbsup: Just listen to the "lope" of that 3 cylinder Perkins diesel!! There's...

I came across this video on Youtube and figured some of ya'll might like to see a King Kutter rotary cutter in action. It's a very good video in my opinion. Although I don't know who the people are in the video, it definately shows REAL "bush hogging" that we don't get to see too much of (yes...

How hard is it to change the powersteering filter on my '98 Massey Ferguson 231 ? It has 940+ hours on it and I know it's never been changed. What is the process? Thanks!

Bush Hog model 285.... EG/Comer slip clutch... It isn't slipping at all. Never slipped since new and it's probably a couple years old. I loosened all the bolts on the clutch, turned the driveline by hand and the gearbox didn't turn, which tells me that it isn't froze up. Re-tightened all the...

Didn't know where else to post this topic. Hopefully it's the appropriate forum... I'm in South Louisiana and was wondering what I should charge for bush hogging, repairing gravel driveways, and spreading dirt? Also, right before deer season I could bush hog and disk food plots for people. What...

Looking for a water pump for a Hinomoto E260 tractor. Would also like any and all information about this Hinomoto model. Can't find anything on it... Is there an equivalent Massey model to this one? The water pump is the only thing stopping this tractor from running the way it should. Tractor...

Why isn't there a "Hustler Turf Equipment" category under the "Reviews" section for "Zero Turn Mowers"? I have a Hustler Super Z that I'd like to do a review on and I'm sure there's people on here who own Hustler Equipment, or potential buyers for Hustler Equipment. Go to Hustler Turf Equipment...

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Ok, I know TBN is about tractors and stuff (and it's my Favorite website!). So, I figured I'd share what "project" I've had my tractor doing (for my brother) for the last couple of days while my new garden spot dries up so I can get back in there. This just MAY be a "first" for a tractor here...

Ok, I just 'plowed' the new ground up today using my tractor and middlebuster. Never even imagined it could be done with a middlebuster until I read about it and seen pictures here on TBN. So, I decided to post pics of my own. Tomorrow I'm gonna go back through the 'middles' of what didn't get...

Hello, anybody know where the cheapest place is online to get a tractor tire? I need a ribbed 6.00 x 16 front tire for a '98 Massey Ferguson 231 utility tractor. Thanks! Travis R

What a better place to post this than the "Attachments" forum! I just wanted to say WELCOME to TBN and THANK YOU for becoming a member! I wish reps from other manufacturers were here on TBN!... Sure would help out a lot on some of the confusion and misleading information.:thumbsup: By the way...

Ok, needing some opinions here... I am interested in knowing which Yanmar model ya'll recommend would be the best for finish mowing about 7 acres (with a fairly amount of obstacles), building and maintaining a 50x100 garden spot, maintaining a fairly long gravel driveway, maybe getting a couple...

Looks like it would be a good splitter... New 18 Ton PTO Vertical Log Splitter LSP-18T Cat.1 3pt - eBay (item 180599190303 end time Jan-09-11 09:02:42 PST)

Ok, I've been wanting me some corn and potatoes to grow on my own for a while now. I've decided to make a garden and need to know what size plow I need for my tractor? It's a Massey Ferguson 231. It weighs 4,065 lbs. and it DOES NOT HAVE water in the tires. It does pull a heavy 6.5' disk harrow...

Anybody know who makes good ones and about how much I should expect to pay?? Can't seem to find them used around here anywhere. Looking for a row hipper with 3 blades on each side and a single row cultivator with sweeps. Going on a Massey Ferguson 231 with 38 engine hp and 34 PTO hp. Tractor...

Ok, how difficult is it to take the slip clutch apart and "free it up" so it will slip when it needs to, instead of killing the tractor like it's doing now when the bush hog hits something hard? I've never messed with a slip clutch before. This is the 1st attachment I've ever owned with a slip...

Anyone know where to get a PTO shaft seal for this tractor? It's leaking so bad the tractor can't be used... Also, it came with a Japanese tiller but don't have a model number on it. The tiller's driveline will not connect to the tractor's PTO shaft. It's too short. Neither the tractor or...

I was wondering if anybody else has had the same issue I had with my 285... Long story short, I finally found out yesterday that you have to cut Clockwise with this mower (or at least mine you do anyway). The blades on mine spin Counter clockwise and throws the grass to the left. If you try to...

Hello, The charge light (looks like a lightening bolt) indicator on the dash just started blinking. When you first start the tractor, it comes on and stays on UNTIL you rev the throttle alittle then it goes off. Now, after alittle while the light will come back on and start blinking. It's...

Hello, Does anyone know which Yanmar 4x4 tractor has the best parts availability? I'm not talking about the smaller tractors. I'm refering to something in the size of the YM2820D, YM3110D, YM3810D, etc... I'm just not certain which one I would want. I'm thinking seriously about selling my...

Hello, Where is the best/cheapest place on the internet to buy glow plugs for a 1973 Kubota L200 tractor? It has a 2 cylinder engine. Thanks, Travis R

Ok, I've been thinking about this for a while now and have decided that its time to wax my tractor. Tell me some good "stuff" to make that red MF shine! Do I even have to use a wax at all? Is there anything I can put on it that comes out of an aerosol can? I have local Wal Marts, Napa, Autozone...

Such shorn notice, but I sure could use some valuable information from this website if someone is willing to share. Tree and brush piles are burning as I type this message. They are almost burnt! Dump truck is bringing more loads of clay in the morning. A rented Deere 650 J LGP dozer goes...

What is a good landscape rake for the money? After I get my land disked I will need a rake to help get the roots in a pile. But when the land is complete, I probably wont use the rake unless another hurricane comes. I need a 6' rake for my tractor. There is a Bush Hog dealer by my house and...

Let me first start off by saying that I do NOT work for Exmark, I do NOT sell Exmark mowers (or any mowers for that matter), and I am NOT being paid by Exmark OR ANY Exmark dealer, to type this message. Now that thats out the way, here is my one year and 3 month experience. I purchased my new...

I am purchasing a Bush Hog model 285 rotary cutter in the morning. It will be going on my 98' 231 Massey Ferguson. My tractor has 38 engine hp and 34 pto hp. I think it will handle it just fine. (any opinions/ suggestions?) Anyway, I just wanted to get a final price check here on TBN. And I...

Here is the fuel and engine oil filter references for the 1998 Massey Ferguson 231. The Napa Gold filters are a for sure fit, because thats what I use most. I crossed the numbers over on the Baldwin and Wix filters website, but havent actually used the Baldwin and Wix filters on this model...

I was grading a gravel driveway today with my 98' 231 Massey Ferguson (which I Dearly love!). It has never gave me a problem. It was running fine like it always does. I was chuggin' along then all of a sudden with no warning, the engine stalled like it ran completely out of fuel!...And thats...

I have a 98' MF 231. The closest dealer is a long ways from me. Where/ Who can I order OEM parts from for my model tractor online? Thanks, Travis R

First of all, no one was hurt and nothing was damaged. Secondly, Bush Hog gear boxes are Super Tuff!!! After installing new blades on my Bush Hog SQ600 cutter the evening before I had to go cut 9 acres of over grown pasture, I quickly realized, the next day at the jobsite, that both the Bush...

I am Looking for the original seat for a 231 Massey Ferguson. It almost like a pan style, but has a small back rest on it and has NO suspension. The material that you sit on is Grey/ the metal is black. The seat belt bolts on to the side of it. I got some info off a decal off the back of the...

Well, I did it. This past Saturday I took delivery of a new Exmark Quest ZTR. I purchased the model that has the 24hp Briggs Engine with the 52" cut. Its got a total of 5/10ths of an hour on it and all of that was done by riding around the yard a little. It had zero hours at the dealer. It will...

My 98' 231 has this. You have to push the PTO lever forward. Pulling it back will put it in the 540 rpm selection. So my question is: What in the world is the Ground Speed PTO selection used for? I know how it operates, but would like to know what attachments hook up to the PTO while using the...

Ok here it goes, I posted a while back on which brand to buy out of a Rhino 172 and Bush Hog Squealer SQ172. I ended up choosing the Bush Hog brand but still have not made a purchase. And am glad I haven't.....I have found another brand that is well known that I am interested in.....The Woods...

Has anyone ever ordered a manual for their tractor from Yesterday's Tractors? If not, I just did. I ordered the Parts Manual for my 98' 231 Massey Ferguson. I sure hope its an OEM manual. It is 226 pages long and it costed a total of $41.95 mailed to my door. Their website is Antique Tractors...

Are they any good? I am looking at the Mohawk "Brave" 6' w/ slip clutch. I can get one for $1360 loaded on the trailer. The web site is AG-MEIER.htm Thanks, Travis R

My 1998 231 Massey Ferguson has a blown fuse, but not sure what its for?? It is the most "weirdest" looking fuse I have ever sseen before! I have NO idea where to get them. I think its 5 or 6 of em' in the fuse panel on the left hand side of the tractor just in front of the dashboard...

I have a 5' King Kutter rotary cutter. I had it lifted high in the air with my boom pole today (to inspect for some welding repairs that has to be done)and noticed oil underneath the cutter on the castleated nut that holds the stump jumper on. I know its the seal leaking on the outputshaft...

Looking at the Bush Hog Squealer SQ172, and the Rhino 172 rotary cutters. Anyone own one of these? Which is the better buy/cutter? WHAT ARE THE PRICES BETWEEN THE TWO? I had a Bush Hog SQ600 Squealer cutter for about 2 years. I bought it new. I was well pleased with it, except I found the tail...

Does anyone own or have any information on the UNITED brand of disks? Are they good or bad (quality)? I have a dealer very close by (driving distance with my tractor) who gave me a quote on a 6 1/2' United disk harrow. He said it is heavy duty. It has 3" square tubing, sealed bearings on the...

Hey, I just got my 1998 Massey Ferguson 231 tractor. It is 38 engine horse power, and 34 PTO horse power. It weighs 4,065 lbs without water in the tires. This is without a front end loader also (which I don't have). I bought a new 5 1/2 ft King Kutter box blade the other day and it pulls it...

I guess I am now part of the MF forum now. Went an picked up my 1998 Massey Ferguson 231 yesterday from a 72 year old man in Louisville, Mississippi. (Very nice Christian feller). My uncle and I left at 4:00am and got back around 1:30pm. It was a total of 515 miles round trip, but boy was it...

Anybody got the cross-over numbers for all the filters that go on a 231 Massey Ferguson? Engine oil filter#, Hydraulic oil filter# (if it has one??), Air filter#, fuel filter#, Napa, Autozone, CarQuest, O- Reilly Autoparts, etc..

About how much is a 5' King Kutter bush hog w/ 40hp gearbox worth? Its 2 years old and in Very good condition. Still has all the stickers on it. It has a little "flash" rust spot where the pain wore off where the gear box is. Even the Driveline shaft's guard is still in good shape and in tact...

Has anyone got any prices on the new Massey Ferguson 2605 tractor? Thanks, Travis R

Here it goes: I am fixing to buy a tractor within the next few weeks. Here are my choices. I need opinions/advice. A) 2006 Mahindra 3525 with 130hrs and 2 year warranty left on it for $8000 plus tax. B) Brand New 2007 Mahindra 3525 with 3 year warranty for $9400 cash price. Or I could go...

What would be a fair price to someone for my YM2500 and 5' King Kutter bush hog (about 2 years old)? The tractor has 905 hours on the working meter. It is a UTDA Certified tractor. I also have the Operator's manual, (2) Service Manuals, and a Parts manual, along with an extra Genuine Yanmar...

I called a dealer today. Got a quote on a 5500 no loader, no remotes, Brand New for $11,766.50 LOADED ON THE TRAILER. That isn't even trying to negotiate with them. Is that a good price? I haven't tried to call any other dealers yet to see if they can beat that or not. If another dealer Beats...

Hello, I live in southern Louisiana. I am looking to buy a used 231 Massey Ferguson (from 97' to whatever the last year was that they made them) (which happens to be my most favorite Massey Ferguson tractor), a Mahindra 3505 (used), or a Mahindra 3525 (used- took the place of the 3505) soon. I...

Hello, I am looking at a 2wd 240 Massey Ferguson diesel at a local tractor place who fixes up used tractors and re-paints them. It is not quite ready yet to sell they told me today. The owner of the dealership wasn't there, but an employee told me that they were asking $6200.00 + Tax for it...

Hey ya'll, What is the going price of the Massey Ferguson 533? I'm looking at that model- along with a couple models from the Mahindra line of tractors. I live near Livingston, LA but there seems to be no Massey dealers around. Also, I heard the Massey Ferguson hydraulic system is not good...

I need a couple miscelaneous parts for my YM2500. 1) SEAT BRACKET ****Here is information off of the back of the seat:**** Pilot (manufacturer?) ISO 9001:2000 Ref No: ESP200 Date: 03.03.2006 Order No: 22360 Seat bracket (this is what I actually need...

I was doing some heavy bush hogging yesterday with my YM2500 at the camp. I cut the sides of the road and my food plot. It was about 2.5 hours of cutting. Everything went well (I thought).... until I got home. I always check my equipment out before and after a job task. I parked the tractor...

Hey, If anyone knows, Where can I find replacement blades for my 5' SITREX finishing mower? Who do you know is the cheapest? I live in south Louisiana. Thanks, Travis R

Hey, A couple days ago I ordered several items from a Yanmar dealer. I have one problem......My fuel filter is NOT the same that is on the tractor. The one he sent (OEM Yanmar filter- I looked up the part number in my parts manual) is much longer and skinnier than the one thats currently on the...

I am fixing to buy a service manual for my YM2500. I already have the Operator's and Parts manuals. I was just wondering, which Service Manual should I buy out of the John Deere 850, and the closest U.S. Yanmar model (YM ???) ? What is the better, more-in-detail manual? Are there any Dealers...

Hey ya'll, What size box blade (4' or 5') and disk (4' or 5') do I need to purchase for my YM2500? I am fixing to buy these 2 pieces of equipment. I am almost certain it will handle a 5' disk, but not sure about a 5' box. Anyone have these 2 items for their YM2500? Also, what are some good...

Hey, Alright- I need to know what to do. As some may remember, my YM2500's hydraulic leaks down when an implement is left in the air and the engine is killed. Well, I now have a little more information. With the engine killed, implement in the air, AND THE HYDRAULIC STOP VALVE CLOSED (the...

Hey, How do I get the castelated nut on the stump jumper (the big nut w/ cotter pin that holds stump jumper on to gearbox) to stay tight. It keeps backing off the shaft after a little while of using the cutter. I don't want to end up ruining the splines on the gearbox's shaft. I thought about...

A neighbor of mine just bought a new 3510 yesterday. He attached the bush hog to cut some grass today, and the PTO won't engage. I think its an electrical problem like a safety switch or a solenoid. With the tractor's engine killed, I told him to engage the PTO manually with the lever by his...

Hey ya'll, My Bush Hog Squealer SQ600 (shearpin model) has a seal leaking Majorly. I noticed it (and like to have fainted!) a day or so ago when I was greasing it, getting ready for Spring. The cutter is 2 years and 3 days old (I bought it new). I have cut some very heavy stuff. It is a tuff...

Hey, I was going through my old Mahindra papers (I sure do miss it!) and just thought some would like to know that I have the Mahindra part number for the Amp Meter Gauge that fits the Mahindra 485 D.I. It is #5550919R91. Not for sure, but this will probably fit other models too (but not...

-Not trying to start a mower war, but I thought the consumer/purchaser should be informed. I bought the Sitrex brand (5 ft.) finish mower the other day with my Yanmar tractor. The mower seems to be pretty good. I will re-state, as I did in a previous thread ("Which Rear Finish Mower"), about my...

Hey, I got the tractor yesterday. Hour meter shows 852 hrs. There is a small hydraulic leak thats coming from this "valve" looking thing under the seat. When you pick up on the position control lever, It turns a rod that goes under the seat. The rod is connected to linkage, which in turn...

Hey, Well I finally did it today. I spent just a little more than I wanted to but got what "fit" me better, and a little more horse power to boot. I bought a Yanmar YM2500 and a new 5' Sitrex finishing mower. I purchased it from Manning Enterprises in Franklinton, LA. The hour meter showed 852...

Being that everyone here on TBN is smarter than me on Yanmar tractors, which one would ya'll buy out of a YM2010D (4x4) and a YM2310 (2x4)? Would you go with the one with more weight/traction, or the one with less weight/more horsepower? I narrowing my choices down folks. Getting closer to...

Ok guys and gals, BOTTOM LINE. MY MAHINDRA IS AN EXCELLENT TRACTOR BUT ITS JUST TOO BIG FOR MY NEEDS. I'm having a hard time excepting that because I don't really want to part with it! I tried to buy my YM2000 back from the person I traded the 2001 Ford Ranger 4x4 with, but as expected, HE...

Hey ya'll. Long time no speak! If I understand LMTC's website correctly, I am pretty impressed with the new changes. Being that i'm in Louisiana, I could have a tractor delivered for free? A 6 month warranty? Partnership with Fredrick's Equipment? Is it true that a YM2210 is $4099.00? I...

Hey ya'll, My 97' 485 DI has a small (hopefully) electrical problem. Its been sitting up under the shed all winter now. I started it this morning to go pull out my uncle's charter bus that was stuck in the mud. I got back under the shed and noticed that my ammeter needle wasn't in the (+) side...

Hey ya'll, Which brand and model rear discharge finish mower should I purchase?.....It will be going on my Mahindra tractor with right at 39 hp at the PTO, so I'll need a 6'. I really like Bush Hog products, but don't know anything about their finish mowers. I have a 5' Bush Hog SQ600 Squealer...

Fellers, I can NOT seem to find ANY INFORMATION on this tractor ANYWHERE on the internet.....I don't even know what h.p. it is...............I went through EVERY page here in this forum and found one very small thread with only 3 replies. I am assuming it is a gray- market tractor? A cousin...

Well, I bought a 6' HD KK rear blade Saturday..........I sold my 6' Bush Hog SBX720 box blade and put the money on the rear blade, with money left over in my pocket.........I have to say, for the one time that i've used it I am VERY satisfied with it.........MUCH better than the box blade I...

Hey fellers, been a log time since I posted on this forum... I was just wondering, How is the quality of the Farm Pro tractors now? I am particularly talking about the 2420 and 2425. My dealer, ACTION EQUIPMENT Welcome to Action Equipment here in Louisiana is still in business, after about 3...

Hey again, This time, i'm thinking of buying Yanmar YM3000, OR maybe a little bigger.... I'm selling my 1997 Mahindra 485 D.I. and my Yanmar YM2000........The Mahindra is now too big for what I need, and the Yanmar is a little too small for what I need.......Thats the ONLY reason I'm selling...

Hey ya'll, I bought a new set of Howse 6' disks close to a year ago.........It is the greasable ones with 20-18" notched disks......I haven't used them much, but they are used, even if it they weren't but a week old........ Well, I am fixing to sell my 45 horse Mahindra for I no longer need...

Hey ya'll, I can't find hardly ANY information on this tractor........I have found several small pictures though. Are parts for the YM3220D hard to get? Is this a rare tractor/or one of the "odd" ones? Is there a John Deere or U.S. Yanmar equivalent to this model? Just curious, thats...

Hey ya'll, I have some questions for everyone, especially the dealers that participate on here...............I MAY sell my Mahindra but still un-decided as of right now.... 1..........97' Mahindra 485 DI w/ canopy (45 engine h.p.), 1170 hours on original working tach/hour meter, had 879 hrs on...

Howdy, I need to know how much of each part of my driveshaft on my 6' LMC finish mower do I need to cut off to make it fit on my tractor's pto shaft?........I have a Yanmar YM2000 with an over-running clutch, or as some say, over-running "coupler".................Do I cut equal amounts off of...

ACTUALLY, THERE IS NO PART 2..........THE PROBLEM WITH MY TRACTOR IS NOW FIXED...... I want to start off by saying there is no need to for us to make a new 'thread' out of this. We all know the TRUTH now, and what I mean by that is RCO TRACTOR STANDS BEHIND THEIR CUSTOMERS. THEY ARE NOT TO...

Hey ya'll, I said I would post if I had any problems with my YM2000. Well, here goes: 1......I found that the right side high beam head light don't work (there is a burnt spot in the bulb.) 2......As Stuart (RCO) told me, check all the nuts, bolts, fasteners, etc..........the exhaust AND...

Hey ya'll, I ordered a Yanmar YM2000 today from Stuart with RCO TRACTOR in Dallas,Texas. Hopefully, it will be here this week. It is a Vietnam 'recon'. I've thought about it and thought about it but I don't care where it was reconditioned as long as I get good service out of it.... I have hear...

Hey ya'll, Anyone know where I can get a power steering booster cylinder (The one by the front axle of the tractor) re-build kit for a 97' Mahindra 485 DI? If so, where and how much? I defintely would buy from a dealer on here if they have it. The tractor's serial # is: SP2579 I have gone...

Hey ya'll, I am probably fixing to sell my Mahindra 485 tractor and all attachments. I don't need a tractor this size anymore. It is a 45 horse power with 1170 hrs. I still need a tractor. I am looking at the Yanmar YM3000 and YM3110. I know the differences between the two, so that is not...

Hey ya'll, I may have spoke too soon about not having any major problems with my 97' 485 DI. Was using the finish mower yesterday and today and noticed something different...... The tractor has a dual stage clutch....I had the rpms at around 2100......Pressed the clutch in half way, like I...

I was standing on my finishing mower barefooted (mistake) , getting ready to grease it, and lifted up on the tractor's hydraulic lever. As the mower was coming up, my foot got severely smashed between the mower deck and the drive-shaft. I thought something comeout from under the mower and was...

Hey, Am fixing to buy a mower for 3/4 of an acre. Will be pulling a dump cart and cutting the grass only with the mower. My question is, are the Cub Cadet and Toro mowers that are being sold at Home Depot any good? I like the price of the Yard Machines, but don't think they are of good...

97' Mahindra 485 DI Don't know the price on getting mine re-built, but the new one is $125.00 plus tax and shipping from my Mahindra dealer. He said that he has it in stock. Should I go new, or get the old one re-built??? How long should I expect the the rebuilt one to last??? Should my...

98' Kawasaki Mule 2500 2wd Utility Vehicle. Rebuilt transmission/rear end. It has 2810 hrs. Don't burn oil, fenders kinda faded. Is it worth the trade of my 03' Honda Foreman S 450 ATV? It has right at 2400 miles on the bike. Water has been in the engine 2 times since I got it new. It DOES use...

Hey ya'll, Here goes: 1....Battery is a Delstar that is a little over a year old. 2....Battery has been very weak lately. Today it finally wouldn't start. Put a charger on it and immediately started. 3....My uncle tested the volts on it. Here are the readings: A).....Tractor running at...

Hey ya'll, I got my tractor hung up on a pine stump in a clear-cut last year when I was bush hogging my new deer food plot. I put a pretty major dent in the oil pan of my Mahindra 485 DI tractor. I've got 3 choices: 1............Leave it alone and just add alittle more oil above the full mark...

Spring is almost here! Time for bush hogging!! My tractor has 1094 hrs. on it now (97' Mahindra 485 D.I.). I changed all the fluids and filters almost a year ago, at 920 hrs. which was when I first got it. So it has 174 hrs. on the "new" fluids and filters. When is it time to do it again??? It...

Hey ya'll, I bought a new Bush Hog SBX 720 box blade a while back. That is the WORST $630.00 I have ever spent. The teeth don't go low enough to actually dig into the ground. That is with the top-link adjusted too. The box is made very strong. But the problem with the teeth is going to force...

Hey ya'll, I now have 1075 hrs and counting on my Mahindra 485 D.I. I love it!! Matter of fact, I love my tractor so much I want to find a place where I can buy Mahindra hats, key chains, shirts, or whatever has "MAHINDRA TRACTORS" stamped on it! Anyone know????? Thanks, Travis

Hey ya'll. Glad to be back. Everyone here in Livingston, LA survived Hurricane Katrina. The wind was very high though. Our electricity went out that Monday morning at 6:20 am. We got it back at 5:32 pm the following Friday evening. It was aggravating but we did it. I got everything cleaned up...

Hey ya'll, I have been doing a lot of bush-hogging and cutting grass for hay. I have a question that I've been thinking about. Do you have to run the cutter at 540 rpms, or can you run below it? Kind of judge by the sound of the engine. What do ya'll do? I don't want to tear my tractor and...

Hey ya'll, A buddy of mine has an Internatioinal 840 square hay baler that he uses a lot. This is an old piece of equipment still going strong. Some parts are starting to wear out and need replacing. We sure would like to be able to keep using this this ole thing. We don't want it to go to the...

Just an update on my 1997 Mahindra 485 DI. I now have 1037 hours on my tractor. I was cutting a field for hay yesterday and noticed it was real wet around my pto shaft. Well, I got to looking and I saw that it was coming from the seal around the shaft. My buddy said that it wasn't hard to...

Hey ya'll, I live in southern Louisiana. I have a 1997 Mahindra 485 DI (45 h.p.) that I bought used in February-by the way I love the tractor.....Anyway, I am fixing to buy a new set of discs for it. I just ain't sure what to buy...Angle frame, box frame, sealed bearings, greasable...

Hey ya'll, Does anyone know any information on the Tafe brand tractors? I read all the pages in this forum, but it wasn't much info there. I drove the Tafe 3840 (with power steering and dual stage clutch) and the Tafe 2800 today. I liked the tractors alot. The 3840 seems almost identical...

Hey ya'll, Been about 4 months since i've been on here. Been runnin' my tractor!! I need some filter cross over numbers for a 1997 Mahindra 485DI. I need the air filter and fuel filters. I have 2 fuel filters. The oil filter takes a CarQuest 85775. I Love my Mahindra. Would not think twice...

Hey ya'll, I love my Mahindra 485 DI tractor. But, I think I might have a charging/electrical problem. From idle to about 1500 rpms the negative/positive light comes on on the dashboard. What could be the problem? Maybe the alternator? The battery was bad that came with it. It was weak...

Hey everybody, Well, I finally got me a tractor! It is a used 1997 MAHINDRA 485 DI with canopy. I bought it with about 879 hours. Its got about 886 now! I only wish it would dry up here! Anyway, The tractor, and a 5ft. Bush Hog SQ600 Squealer rotary cutter for $7490.00 TOTAL PRICE...

Hey ya'll 1997?? Mahindra 485 DI tractor. It has 859 hours. It does have dents and dings in the fenders. The paint is faded and peeled off in some places, but not many. A wax job would probably bring the paint back out. All lights and flashers work. Powersteering, Dual stage clutch. I DO NOT...

Hey ya'll, Does the Yanmar YM2620 tractor have a water pump and thermostat? What about the Thermostart system for cold weather? Glow plugs? Are parts easy to get for this model? I was told that it is similar to the U.S. Yanmar YM336. Is this true? Does it have a close John Deere model...

What is the closest U.S. Yanmar and/or John Deere models to the "gray market" YM2620 and YM4220? ARE these models hard to get parts and manuals for? Thanks, Travis

I can't find hardly ANY info on the Yanmar YM2310. Does anyone out there own one? Is there good parts support for this model? WOULD YOU CHOOSE THE 2310 OVER THE 2010? Is there any pictures anywhere on the 2310? Does it have a similar U.S. model "cousin"? Will it be able to handle a 5ft bush hog...

Hey ya'll, Which tractor would you buy out of the YM2000 and the YM2010? Both tractors coming from a good reputable dealer. NOT Vietnam recons. I know a good bit of information on the YM2000. But, I haven't really found anything on the 2010. I know NOTHING about this tractor. Is it compatible...

Hey ya'll, I'm just wondering, what is "new" about the new Jinma tractors? The Jinmas' i'm asking about are the Farm Pros'. What, if any, new features or designs/looks/paint jobs have they come out with now on the 04' or 05' models? Any new designs on the engine/clutch/hydraulics? I guess...

Hey everybody, Has anyone on here ever bought or know someone who has bought a tractor from RCO Tractor in Texas (I don't know the city)? Their website is www.rcotractor.com and their pictures of their "reconditioned" tractors look very good in my opinion. The price of their YM2000 is $3295...

I have never heard of this brand before, but I have heard and saw a "Long" tractor. I think they are somehow affiliated with each other. How durable and powerful are these tractors? Are these tractors better than Mahindra? If I was to consider a Farm Trac, it would be the 35PS I believe is the...

Hey ya'll, I went to look at the Mahindra 3505 and E-350 yesterday. Nice tractors. The dealer told me that they are coming out with a newer body style for the 3505 in a couple of months. Well, I just left the Mahindra website and found out that it is going to be a "3325" which is part of the...

Hello again everybody, I don't want anyone to take this post personally, but only you can make that choice. I have a question that I need ya'll's opinions on. Before I go any farther, I want to let you know that I could have very well posted this thread in the Massey Ferguson forum. Either way...

Hey, I'm curious. Which tractor would ya'll buy out of a new Farm Pro (Chinese Jinma) 2420 (20hp 2wd) and a used Yanmar YM2000 (Japanese 24hp 2wd)? NEITHER one being equipped with an FEL. In my opinion, I think the Yanmar is the better built tractor. But, for the price of the Yanmar, you...

Hey, There are 2 things in life that irritates me. A thief and a sinus cold. I REALLY hate a thief WHOSE GOT a sinus cold!! Does anyone know of anybody who got a deal that was LITERALLY too good too be true on a used 2003 4-wheeler? I didn't think about it till now, but I should have...

Its me again, Travis, I am looking into the Mahindra line of 2 models. The E350-DI and the 3505-DI. I want to know the MAJOR differences between the two. Is it worth the money to pay $1000-$1300 more for power steering? Also, I am confused about some features on these tractors. What...

What is a good price on a Mahindra E-350DI tractor? I was quoted $8500.00 from a dealer about 80 miles from my house, out of state. I don't know if it was a cash price or not. What is a good cash price? What are the prices ya'll got? Does anyone have ANY information on this tractor? While I am...

Hey! I am going to buy a mower or now known as a "lawn tractor" in a few months and was wondering which one I should get. Murray or Craftsman. I am leaning towards the Murray. But, I want ya'll's opinion. I want at least a 17.5 horse power single cylinder with at least a 42" cut. I want...

Hey once again, I bought a brand new 21.2cc ECHO SRM210 string trimmer last year at Home Depot. The serial # is: 05118757. I WOULDN'T TRADE IT FOR ANYTHING . I have used it residentially AND commercially. DEFINITELY more commercial than residential (surrounding houses in my town). It has...

Hey ya'll, I have an at least a 20 year old Snapper rear-engine riding lawn mower. The model # is: 3011X5S, meaning 30 inch cut, 11 horse power (Briggs). (It now has a 12.5 horse Briggs Power Built.) I don't know what the X5S stands for. But anyway, there is a good little problem wrong...

CAN\'T DECIDE: FARM PRO 2420 and IMPLEMENTS Hey ya'll, I am in southern Louisiana and want to buy a tractor and a couple implements. I was just wondering if the Farm Pro 2420 is right for me? I will only be using the tractor to mainly bush hog. I will only be cutting about 4 or 5 acres...

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Hey ya'll! My name is Travis. I am 19 yrs. old and Love tractors. My friend has a Farm PRO 2425 tractor. I put 7 hrs. on it today with a 6ft. box blade. I need answers to the following questions ASAP before the tractor gets tore up because of lack of maintenance, adjustments, or non-awareness...