Search results

Results 1 to 4 of 4
  1. 30coupe

    Backhoe vs Tractor with backhoe

    I don’t know why you would need a mid-sized tractor for six acres. I have 36 acres and a Massey 1736 with FEL and a backhoe. I wouldn’t mind a little more horsepower, but not more size. I use the FEL with either bucket or forks almost daily. I have a 6’ finish mower that sees use at least once...
  2. 30coupe

    The 1736 so far...

    Well, I've had my 1736 for a few weeks now, and I've put about 36 hours on so far. My major gripe isn't with the tractor but with Massey Ferguson. My backhoe that was ordered on June 5 and paid for on June 13 still hasn't arrived! The dealer called today to say that Massey claims it has...
  3. 30coupe

    New tractor is coming on Wednesday!

    I finally got sick of working ON my tractor instead of working WITH it and traded the old IHC 454 on a new Massey Ferguson 1736 with a FEL. I also have a backhoe ordered for it as well...another of those bucket list items for me. My dealer dropped the tractor off at my place on Friday, so I...
  4. 30coupe

    Oh crap! My 318 is sick. Help!

    I was mowing along nicely when after about 20 minutes my 318 started smoking like crazy and quit running on one cylinder. There was no unusual noise...no rattle, clicking, banging...just one cylinder down, lots of smoke and an oily mess at the exhaust pipe. What is the likely scenario? How much...
Top