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    Carport Concrete Options Tubes Vs Footer/Frostwall

    Having a 32x32' shop with 15' carport added on this spring. How should I support the posts for the carport? I live in Maine so the garage will have a 4' frost wall with footer. The slab basically just floats inside from what I understand. Would it be best to pour a wall for the posts...
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    Gc Hydraulic Quick Couplers

    Just a heads up when Massey updated the GC hydraulic quick connect couplers on the loader (2017-2018) they created a bit of a compatibility problem. If you happen to upgrade your pre 2017 tractor to a newer one - your older snowblower with the smaller fittings wont plug in! And of course I...
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    New GC1720 Loud Drive

    Hey guys on my new 1720 the drive seems to be really really loud especially in low. It is a loud whining noise. It goes away almost completely in high. I think it only makes the noise when the tractor is moving really. In other words if I would put the loader up against a stationary object...
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    Backhoe Drifts

    Hey guys I have a brand-new gc1720 my backhoe swing seems to drift towards the right as I'm working around the yard let's say with the loader. After 10 minutes of loader work the backhoe is angled Maybe 20 degrees and I have to reach back and straighten it out. I would assume there is...
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    Ebay Thumb Reviews

    Anyone buy one of these? Wondering about the fit on my Massey subcompact. Also wondering how far back the movable/adjustable piece moves back out of the eay towards the dipper Edit- looks like this might be a Titan attachments piece.
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    Dealer Review

    Hey guys looking for advice if anyone has bought a machine from Bruno's in Arkansas. They advertise they can ship a GC series for right around $16,000 free shipping.
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    New Seat & Steering Wheel Design

    Has anyone else noticed the new GC1710s have a better seat & steering wheel? The seat is much nicer and the steering wheel is taller to accomodate for the additional height of the rotating assy for turning to use the hoe. I would like to know the part #s and figurr out if i can replace the...
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    Selling GC Mid Mount Mower For Riding Tractor Instead

    Well.... I initially thought during the summer I could leave my GC 1710 configured with mid mount mower only. It turns out that I use my backoe, loader, and boxblade WAY more than i anticipated. I constantly have a neighbor or friend asking for a tractor favor so i end up taking the deck off...
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    Holder Tractor Snowmobile Trail Groomer

    So we picked up a 60hp turbo diesel Holder tractor for $1200. We freed up the injection pump, replaced head gasket, and fitted it with a plow. We are just finishing some wheel spacer adapters to convert the holder bolt pattern to GMC/Chevy bolt pattern since we will be bolting on 4 tracks for...
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    Dyed & Stamped Concrete Patio

    Anyone ever pour a patio or walkway and dye and stamp it? Seems pretty straight foward from my research so far. Second question... I want to pour a 16x12 in my back yard. I dont want to back a truck in there.. Should I / could I order a truck and haul with my fel on my subcompact? Rent a...
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    New GC 1710 w/thumb, Snowblower, & Boxblade

    Hey Guys, Havent really shared pics of all my new toys yet so here goes. 8hrs on the machine so far and i love it.
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    GC Series FEL Bucket Level Indicator Rod & Tube

    Hey guys, Got my level indicator today.... Havent looked at it too hard but it isnt immediately obvious to be how to attach it or if i need to fab something. Here is a pic - i also have a wedge shape grommet that i am guessing goes between the stationary tube and the fel arm... It also came...
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    Deere 448 backhoe plates for 3000 series

    A friend of mine has plates for a 4000 series.... He needs plates for a 3000 series..
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    GC 1710 / 1720 ROPS Roll Bar Angle Modification

    Safety police - please go easy on me. Here is how I angled my roll bar so I can fit through my garage door. Also - I installed o-rings behind the 2 shoulder bolts / hinge bolts which are the pivot for the ROPS..... They rattled...
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    GC Sloppy Wobbly Seat

    Is anyone elses seat wobbly like mine? I can sit there and rock back and forth an inch anyways.
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    GC break in period

    Owners manual states to run it at full throttle for the first 50 hours. Have you all broken in your Masseys like this?
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    MMM Mid Mount Mower 2325 60"

    Just a FYI thread... I bought a barely used MMM for $1000 yesterday. The bottom of the belt was slightly damaged as if it was rubbing on something - upon futher investigation i found that as the belt vibrated it would rub on the idler pulley bracket ever so slightly. The sharp corner was...
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    Buying Used MMM Tomorow What Brackets Do I Need?

    Buying a used 60" MMM tomorow for $1000. Good deal? The gentleman bought his tractor with the deck installed but never really used it. I need to make sure when he removed the deck i have all the brackets that i will need..... Can anyone help explain exactly what im looking for? I found the...
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    Bolt / hardware bin storage solution.

    With a new tractor on the way I figured it wise to organize the garage a little better to make some room. One project will be to eliminate my 6 different places i store nuts bolts and hardware and consolidate. Anyone have any slick ideas? I am leaning towards this cart in the pic
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    Hydraulic Lift Cylinder Rebuild

    I have 1970 Jacobsen GT14 that needs the hydraulic lift cylinder serviced. The nose seal has blown and is puking atf. Any cylinder experts here know where i could go to get a seal?
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    Sales Tax Savings

    This might not be politically correct as viewed by some.... But has anyone travelled from their home state (with sales tax) to a nearby state to avoid paying sales tax?
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    2016 Promotions?

    I am anxious to hear what sort of financing / promotional offers will be coming for 2016. Anyone have any idea on when they announce?
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    GC Series Models & Comparison Green Red Blue & Orange

    Hello Everyone, I have been researching subcompacts for a while now. I currently have a 1970 Jacobsen GT14 which I use for snowblowing as well as mowing. I am ready to upgrade to a subcompact with backhoe and front blower and MMM and have decided I NEED a Massey Ferguson. I thought I would...
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