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Ok need some help I have a mf 1240 with loader 4wd, my question is there a way to hook onto the loader control valve and use the curl and dump sides of the control valve to run a sickle mower with a lift cylinder and if so what parts are needed to make it work, thanks

Wife's grandad passed away and we are going through his shops, he cut and baled hay and also worked on pretty much any body's equip that was brought to him, but this is the only thing we don't know what it's called or does appreciate any help, part numbers I'm pics if that helps any. Thanks

Hey guys I have a MF1240, with a loader, needing to add rear remotes, I have no clue where to start, needing info on what all parts etc.. I will need. any help appreciated.. Thanks Main purpose will be running a sickle with a single cylinder to raise cutter bar up and down, also basic functions...

Looking at a used one, anybody have one? Any pros or cons? Thanks

I was wondering If anyone out there has found a way to help with water standing during the spring in low areas of your property, and what have you done to remedy the problem? Thanks

Who on here has them and what manufacturer do you recommend? Will be a single swing style gate.. want to add the keypad as well.. Thanks

I have been trying to find a conversion kit for my tractor with no luck, can anyone lead me in the right direction? Tractor is a Massey Ferguson 1240, with the 1246 loader.. Thanks alot

I have the chance to buy a IH 1300 sickle mower, seller states new sickle and 2 extra, at $450 is this worth a 4 hr drive and are parts readily available? Thanks

This happened this afternoon to my new idea 256 sickle mower, doubt there's a replacement part for this anymore, anybody got any suggestions? This is the part coming off the "wobble" drive attaches to the cutter bar.. Thanks

Bought a new idea 256, 3 pt sickle mower obviously well used, well today the bar broke where it attaches to main assembly, anybody know where I might find one? Also would other makes fit or are there universal ones? Thanks

Ok the poll for mowing w/o the bucket was such a hit, let's try another one. How fast should you cut hay with a sickle mower? I have a shuttle shift with 4 range and 4 gears. Thanks

Ok for all those who cut hay, and brushhog, please comment on whether you leave bucket on or off when your mowing? Any pros and cons. (fuel consumption. etc..) Thanks

Ok need some help here guys and gals, for those of you who have sickle mowers and specifically (new idea) for John Deere, could you please post some detailed pics of the mower hooked up to the tractor?? I'm having all kinds of. Issues figuring this thing out??? Thanks so much

Bought a new idea 256 sickle mower, and realized I'm missing the part that connects to the chain that connects to the tractor to lift the bar as you lift the 3pt, also the part that connects on the right side that attaches under the tractor that keeps it from coming into contact with the rear...

Does anyone have this unit? Any major complaints? Also where could I possibly find a manual for this thing? Thanks

Bought a used big bee agri five, hog does anybody know what grade bolt this thing uses, I've tried 2 and it shears on grass, or when I first engage pro (at low rpm) Thanks

After many months of looking I have finally found a package that I'm going to buy, 99 mf 1240, 4x4, loader, 5' hog, rock rake, box blade, auger, ok now I have a 18' trailer have any of you put that much on a 18' trailer, I'm thinking box blade up front, loader down on that, lay rock rake up in...

Have a chance to buy a 99 massey 1240, with 171 hrs on it, owner bought new in 99 has gradually become ill and recently passed, family now trying to sell, 5' hog, box blade, rock rake, and post hole digger, asking 13k for it all, what do yall think, be using this on 10 acres, for mowing...

Anybody have one or has had one or been around one? Wondering about overall value in the tractor, thanks

Just curious has anybody done this? At 60 inch cut would be the same as a 5' hog, previous pasture land no real obstacles, just don't have the funds right now for a tractor purchase, were saving for down to build the house? Thanks

Found a 790 that's either a 00-01 has the vertical exhaust, around 800 hrs, cleaner than I have ever seen a used one, 1 owner barn kept, with 5' agri cutter hog, asking 12500, what you guys think? Also will a 790 be able to handle a sickle mower? To be used for ditch mowing and other areas that...

Can this tractor handle a sickle mower? If yes anybody used on this tractor before? what size of sickle? Thanks

Ok I have decided I want to try and stay around 14k for my purchase, have 10 acres and driveway maintenance etc.. What would you guys do? Brushhogging, finish mowing And loader work is what I will be doing, thanks

Ok folks, found a package Im trying to find out what you think is all worth, a 1 owner 1920 4x4 with loader, very well maintained, almost new tires, with a landpride finish mower, rhino se6 hog, box blade, disc, plow, 3 pt lift, rake, 18 ft trailer, all for 14k, any info on whether a good...

Ok folks, found a package Im trying to find out what you think is all worth, a 1 owner 1920 4x4 with loader, very well maintained, almost new tires, with a landpride finish mower, rhino se6 hog, box blade, disc, plow, 3 pt lift, rake, 18 ft trailer, all for 14k, any info on whether a good...

For all you 790/3005 and 990/4005 owners, can these units be fitted with a subframe backhoe? couldnt find much info on this, thanks

Are there any cons to the pto powered units vs the tractor hydraulics units, thanks for replies

For anyone who has bought one of these, which kit have you bought and why? Also how hard was it to build? Thanks

Ok as far as money goes not much diff in a 30-35 hp 4x4 with loader or 40-45 hp 2wd with loader, which for close to the same money would you buy and why?

ok looking into a tractor no smaller than 25hp that has the best tractor/backhoe combo, have 10 acres thats gonna need some things done as far as digging so I figure Im gonna be money ahead to go ahead and get the backhoe with purchase, will also be running a hog, blade, usual 3pt attatchments...

To all the hay guys out there, have 10 acres I'm gonna cut next year, what would be some good first equipment that you could recommend, (tractor, mower,rake, baler) I will be fertilizing the 10 acres so I should get quite a bit off of it. Thanks for all replies

Purchased 10 acres, how exactly does it all work with buying equipment and everything? Not looking at really starting a "business" or anything just wondering if I would be eligible for a tax deduction from buying equipment? Thanks for all replies

Set to close on one Friday, for all the current owners of this unit how are your overall feelings if this tractor, and anyone out there have one that thinks I should steer clear? Price out the door 15000..Thanks

looking at a 1968 jd 1020, i have a 6'4 wide 16' trailer to anyone that has a 1020 or has seen will this tractor fit width wise on my trailer? Not quite sure on width of tractor and owner is also elderly and just cant get around to measure it for me.. Thanks

Needing ramps for my 16' trailer, has anybody made any or know where I can get some? If u have made some care to share your design? Thanks

Can anyone that had a 8 or 9n please share on how they are on gas, consumption or roughly acres per gallon, looking at a 9n with. 1952 8n engine, thanks

Does anybody on here have or seen any of these new units yet? Just curious as to what price point these units where going to be.

To all owners of these units, do these have metal hoods and fenders? Or are they plastic like the "e" models? Thanks

Looking at these two units have yet to see them in person.. Can anybody tell me the main differences between the two? Anybody own any of these? What are your thoughts? Thanks for all the replies

Looking at kioti hard and these are the 2 that I'm trying to compare, what if any are the main differences between these 2 models? Thanks

Please give reasons on what manufacturer to go with and why please, Deere, new holland, mahindra they are the 3 closest dealers to me. And a kioti dealer about 50 miles away. Thanks for all replies!

First time tractor buyer looking at deere 3032 and 3038 and massey 1529 or 1532, owners of the models above could you please tell me what construction materials of fenders , hoods, etc.. i have 10 acres previous pasture, loader work and mowing, maint 800 ft driveway thanks

First time tractor buyer looking at Deere and Massey, have 10 acres previous pasture so, mowing and driveway maint be about all I'll be doing, so loader work is a def, comparing the massey and deere, can you please tell me what construction the models above are? ie plastic or metal fenders...

Hello all new tractor buyer here and I have 4 acres and Im not just sure what size I need. Brushhogging, blading and a little dirt work is all I will be doing. Thanks