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    Massey Ferguson

    The following video is is a vintage film showing the production of Massey Ferguson tractors, combines and industrial equipment from the late 70's and early 80's in the U.S.A., Canada, and France.
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    Spring Weather

    As spring rapidly approaches, I grow increasingly concerned about the odd and sometimes dangerous weather patterns we've had in recent years. Last night, we had our first thunderstorm of the year, and I have little doubt that it will get much worse very soon. Perhaps we'll all get lucky and it...
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    Amazing Guitarist

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    Accident Waiting to Happen

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    Animated Short Films

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    How NOT to Install Dry Cylinder Sleeves

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    Delco-Remy Generators and Voltage Regulators

    The following is a link with detailed information, including wiring diagrams and schematics, for Delco-Remy generators and regulators. Delco-Remy Generator/Regulator Systems The following are links to PDF's containing highly detailed original OEM Delco-Remy service bulletins, including wiring...
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    Massey 135

    I found the following picture of a restored Massey 135 tractor online, but something didn't look quite right about it. Can you spot what's wrong?
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    AGCO Parts Books - Unofficial User's Guide (agcopartsbooks.com)

    The AGCO Parts Books website contains FREE parts lists and parts diagrams for many different brands of tractors and other equipment and can be accessed by using the link shown below. AGCOPartsBooks.com Over the past year or so, I've found the AGCO Parts Books website to be extremely useful as...
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    Turkey Vulture Pictures

    This morning, I finally got around to taking some pictures of the Turkey Vultures that have been staying in the trees behind my house. I was too late to catch them in the trees, but managed to catch them as they were still close together circling high above. I only wish I could have got my...
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    Quick Reply Box

    Would it be possible to make the "Quick Reply" box a little taller?
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    Horses Shot

    Yesterday, two horses were shot in WV by an idiot with an AR-15. One was killed and one survived. According to the local news, the incident is still under investigation, but the man believed to be responsible has been arrested. Generally speaking, I'm pro-gun. However, with incidents like this...
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    Amazon v/s Walmart

    My wife and I order a lot of movies and other things from Amazon because their prices are usually good and they offer free (super slow) shipping, but lately I've begun to notice that Walmart is often cheaper on many things including shipping costs. Perhaps I'm mistaken, but it's almost as if...
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    Forum Suggestion

    After reading a number of recent threads about the TO-35, MF-35, and MF-135 tractors, I noticed that there tends to be some confusion about which forum is appropriate. Then it occurred to me that the description for this forum could potentially lead to additional confusion. The description for...
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    DIY Bead Breaker

    Recently, when I removed my tractor tires from the rims so I could replace the rusted rims, I found that breaking the bead was exceptionally difficult, primarily due to corrosion caused by calcium chloride. After attempting other methods (wedges, etc..) I solved the problem by making a simple...
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    Offset Attachment Adapter

    Recently I was thinking about work I need to do to my driveway using my box blade when I began to think of how nice it would be if I could somehow offset my box blade by about a foot to either side so I could more easily scrape the sides of the road without getting the tractor too close to the...
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    Caught an Intruder

    Rather, I should say that I almost caught him. To make a long story short, I had just walked over to my garage to work on my tractor when my wife called for me in a somewhat urgent way. Oddly enough, she wouldn't simply tell me what she wanted, but opted to run over to the garage to tell me...
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    See Price at Checkout

    Lately, I've been shopping for a new television, but have encountered the dreaded "See price at checkout" far more often than I could have ever imagined. As if there weren't enough pricing games to have to contend with, now they come up with this crap. Some retailers even have the gall to want...
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    How would you repair this?

    How would you repair this Massey 135 tractor step plate? Two of the raised "dimples" are partially broken away, as if a previous owner had attached something to them using bolts through the holes, causing stress cracks to form, thus breaking away the missing pieces of metal. I'm anything but a...
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    The True Nature of Humanity

    There are all kinds of different people, some are nice, some are not so nice, and some are nothing less than pure evil, but how do you tell them apart? When you see someone who is being polite and smiling, how do you know what really lurks behind that smile? On the contrary, when you see someone...
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    A Riddle

    I float like a butterfly, and sting like a bee. I am simply a prisoner, who wants to be free. I have large eyes, but can't really see. I have the legs of an ant, and make the sound of a bee. You better watch out, or you'll step on me. What on Earth could I possibly be?
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    Wild Turkeys

    I took the following pictures about 30 minutes ago while standing on the back deck of my home. The quality leaves a lot to be desired, but the batteries were dead in my Nikon camera so I grabbed my wife's little point and shoot camera just so I could get a picture of them.
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    Harbor Freight Tools Website

    Recently I ordered a tool from the Harbor Freight tools website. Keep in mind that I order stuff online from other websites and have it shipped to my home all the time. Occasionally there is a problem, but not often. Well, ordering from harborfreight.com has been an absolute nightmare. They...
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    Hypothetical Doomsday Scenario

    There is a satellite network which is capable of permanently shutting down all electrical machinery and appliances of any kind. The satellite network is controlled by a computer, which is controlled by a small hand-held remote device. Enter a code then push a button and that's it. No electrical...
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    Stubborn Old Man

    Recently, I purchased a Massey 135 tractor to restore, with the ultimate goal of using it to maintain our gravel driveway. The driveway is about 1000 feet long, has a somewhat steep grade, and winds it's way up to our house with one curve that's almost a 90 degree turn. Currently, my tractor is...
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    Makeup for a Tractor

    Makeup for a Tractor - Austin Frederick
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    Massey Ferguson Service Manuals

    Does anyone have the OEM service manual for the Massey 35/50 or 135/150 tractors with the Continental Z-145/Z-134 4 cylinder gasoline engines? It must be an original or reproduction OEM service manual, and not the aftermarket I&T service manual, because I need to compare specific details about...
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    Todays Progress

    Well, I finished removing the thingamajigger from the whatchamacallit, but the doohickey was stuck, so I did what any good mechanic would do and got a bigger hammer. The roundhoffer and rumringer were rusty, so I cleaned them up too. When I went to inspect the bumblebugger, it looked as if the...
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    Excessive TBN Lag Time

    Lately, I've noticed that when I click anything on TBN there is excessive lag time which only seems to be getting worse. I've neutered (blocked) the ads and anything I thought might be causing the slowdown, but to no avail. It only happens on TBN. Here is one of many trace routes I've done...
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    Wax and Grease Remover

    Can anyone suggest a good wax and grease remover, to be used prior to priming/painting bare metal? Previously, I've always used Prep-All with good results, but it seems that my local sources have all dried up and buying it online is not an option because shipping it would cost more than buying...
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    Torque Wrench Adapter Calculator

    Torque Wrench Adapter Calculator - CNCexpo.com
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    Tisco or A&I?

    For those who have experience with tractor parts, which supplier do you prefer, Tisco or A&I? Why?
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    Delco-Remy Generators and Voltage Regulators

    Here is a link with detailed information, including diagrams and schematics, for Delco-Remy generators and regulators. Delco-Remy Generator/Regulator Systems Here are links to PDF's containing highly detailed original OEM Delco-Remy service bulletins, including diagrams and schematics, for...
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    Tractor Restoration Threads

    As I slowly prepare to begin restoring my Massey 135 tractor, I've been considering the possibility of creating a restoration thread when the time comes. That said, I'd like to get some input from my fellow TBN members. To give you a better idea of what I would like to know, here are a few...
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    Massey Ferguson Parts

    I'm looking for online sources for Massey Ferguson parts that are both reliable and trustworthy. Specifically, I need parts for a Massey 135 tractor (US model) with a Continental Z-145 gasoline 4 cylinder engine. Suggestions anyone?
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    Thank You TBN

    It goes without saying that creating and responding to forum threads is often a frustrating and thankless endeavor, which is only exacerbated by the generally impersonal nature of the internet. That said, I'd like to take a moment to personally thank both the creators and members of TBN for...
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    Steiner Tractor Parts

    Has anyone ever ordered tractor parts from Steiner Tractor Parts? What was your experience, good or bad? Steiner Tractor Parts - New Restoration Quality Parts for Antique Tractors
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    Manifold Heat Shield

    My Massey 135 tractor has the Continental Z-145 gasoline engine, but the intake/exhaust manifold doesn't have a heat shield, which bothers me because the gas tank sits directly above the engine. Originally, I thought that was the way it was made, until I found a picture of the same engine that...
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    MF 135 Draft Control Spring

    Today, I removed the draft control spring assembly from my Massey 135 tractor so I can clean it up and replace the dust boot seal (E). I thought the nut (D) might have given me trouble, but removing the assembly was relatively easy. However, after driving the retaining pin out of the clevis (F)...
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    Popular Forum Threads

    Recently, some of the most popular threads on TBN have begun to make me wonder. This is still a tractor forum right?
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    Semi-Fluid Grease

    I'm looking for sources (preferably local) of semi-fluid grease for my Massey 135 tractor's manual steering box. I've read that people often use 0/00 EP grease or corn head grease, but I don't know which type is best. Suggestions? Here's a video I found about corn head grease. The video is...
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    Identification/Serial Number Tags

    While I'm working to restore my Massey 135 tractor, I'd also like to replace the engine identification and serial number tags with new ones. The serial number tag is located on the side of the battery support box and was easy to remove because it was attached with 4 small phillips head screws...
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    Steering Wheel Removal

    I'm trying to get the steering wheel off my Massey 135 tractor, but the jaws of my 3 jaw puller can't get a good bite due to the diameter of the rubber on the center hub. Suggestions?
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    Inline Text Ads

    Please don't tell me that TBN has started using inline text ads. I utterly despise those things with a passion. I discovered it after creating a post with the words "riding" and "mower" next to each other, and the following garbage appeared as a link using my own words...
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    My Tractor Exploded

    Ok, it didn't actually explode, but it sure looks like it did. Earlier, I walked into my garage to get some gas to fill up my mower, and without even really thinking about it, I suddenly realized that I've got parts of my tractor strewn from one end of my garage to the other. A fender here, a...
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    Shop Press

    Lately, I've been thinking about buying a shop press, especially now that I've got a tractor to restore. However, I'm not certain which type and size shop press would best suit my needs. I've looked at several different brands and models, including a 20 ton shop press from Harbor Freight. Their...
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    Part Identification

    Can you identify this toplink bracket? It came off of a Massey 135 tractor I'm working on, and I've read that it was used for a Dearborn sickle bar mower, but I'd like to confirm it to be sure. In addition, did this bracket also have other uses? Dearborn 14-1 14-2 Sickle Mower - Owner's Manual...
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    My Mistake

    I have an 18' carhauler trailer, and a small 5'x8' landscaping trailer. I had began sandblasting the smaller trailer last summer, but was unable to finish because of other things which needed done, so I stored it on top of the carhauler trailer before putting both of them in the garage for the...
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    Manifold Color

    I've currently got the head off my Massey 135 to replace the valve guides and give it a valve job. While I have it apart, I also plan to sandblast and paint the intake/exhaust manifold/pipe so it won't rust. The exhaust pipe and muffler go down underneath the tractor. The Massey 135 used a...
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    Original Massey Ferguson Parts

    Does anyone know a source for original Massey Ferguson parts? Not the imported replacement parts that are commonly available today, but the original American-made parts from the 1960's and 1970's. Granted, they will likely be very scarce, but if a source can be found, I'd like to use original...
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    Old Iron

    I could have mortgaged the house and bought me one of those shiney new tractors with all the new fangled fancy gadgets, gizmos and plastic everywhere, but I saved my hard-earned money and bought a 46 year old tractor that is dented, faded, rusted, and in bad need of some serious TLC. Do I...
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    Continental Z-145 Engine

    I have a Massey 135 tractor with the Continental Z-145 4 cylinder gasoline engine. I'm still waiting for the shop manual to arrive, but in the mean time, if anyone knows anything about servicing this engine, your input would be most appreciated. My understanding is the the Continental Z-134 4...
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    My 1966 Massey 135 Tractor (Pics)

    Here are pictures of my (new to me) 1966 Massey Ferguson 135 tractor with a Continental Z-145 4 cylinder gas engine and a 3 speed (high/low) transmission. Aside from a few minor dents in the sheet metal, the tractor runs good, and is in reasonably good condition overall. The hydraulics and PTO...
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    No Tractor, No Problem

    I don't currently own a tractor but haven't let that stop me from working towards the completion of a major earth moving project I've been meaning to do for many years. The project consists of digging out a steep embankment around two sides of my garage for better access and drainage. As the...
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    Redirect Pages

    Are the time-delayed redirect pages which appear after logging in, etc really necessary? They seem redundant and only cause unnecessary clicks and/or delays. See attached image for an example.
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    Hour Meter

    Do sellers/dealers actually expect people to believe that a 10+ year old tractor only has 300-600 hours, or that a 40+ year old tractor only has 800-1000 hours? I'm sure it's within the realm of possibility, although I believe it would very unlikely, depending on the circumstances.
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    Subscribed Threads

    Whenever I post to a new thread, I've noticed that my subscribed threads list shows that thread as having a new post, but when I look at the thread, it's registering my own post as being new, when in fact it shouldn't.
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    Language Filter

    I understand and generally support the need for having a language filter but isn't filtering words like heII a bit strict? Come on, we're not children here, are we? One can't even have a decent rant without getting really creative or sounding silly. :confused2:
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    What Happens When You Don't Change Your Oil

    What Happens When You Don't Change Your Oil Part 1 - YouTube What Happens When You Don't Change Your Oil Part 2 - YouTube
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    New Severe Storms/Tornados Outbreak

    For anyone along the east coast who might be reading this, CNN is reporting a severe storm system that is spawning multiple dangerous tornados with large hail and heavy rains. Several deaths and much property damage have been reported. Tornado Outbreak: Latest Updates - weather.com 'Enormous...
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    Making Ends Meet

    In these tough economic times, we all have to do whatever is necessary to make ends meet. In my case, some recent financial setbacks caused me to change/postpone my tractor shopping, in favor of buying a new dump trailer. The only problem is that I am still a little short of cash which means...
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    Hawke 6x12 Dump Trailer

    When the time comes, I think I've found the dump trailer I'm going to purchase. After looking at various dump trailers that were either very expensive, under-built, etc..., I finally discovered one that is priced right and seems to be built like a tank, relatively speaking. The trailer I am...
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    Goodyear recalls Wrangler Silent Armor tires

    Full Story: Goodyear recalls Wrangler Silent Armor tires - WSJ.com
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    What would you do?

    After looking at used tractors for several months, and going back and forth between the idea of buying an older Massey 135 tractor or some other smaller tractor, I am starting to believe that a smaller tractor is what I want to ultimately buy. However, most smaller used tractors seem to cost...
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    Online Tractor Ads

    Here are some of my pet peeves about online tractor ads. What are yours? 1. Call for price. 2. No/bad picture(s). 3. No/bad description. 4. Already sold. 5. No contact info. 6. Scams & lies.
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    Mitsubishi D1803 Tractor

    Does anyone know anything about the Mitsubishi model D1803 tractor? I believe it's a greymarket tractor but other than that, I know very little about it. Are parts and manuals hard to get?
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    Tractor Shipping Cost

    How much does it typically cost to ship a tractor from point A to point B for a total distance of approximately 200 miles?
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    New Tractor Purchases

    Whenever I see posts about new tractor purchases, and considering what these things cost, I can't help but wonder how many people are up to their eyeballs in debt trying to pay for them. I owe, I owe, so off to work I go.
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    Tractor Videos

    I found these on Youtube and thought they were interesting. 1958 Oliver 770 cutting hay - YouTube Creative Vado on Oliver Tractor - YouTube Movin' Round Bales with the Oliver - YouTube Creative Vado on Tractor - YouTube
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    Deal of the Century

    Did you know that you could buy a 2004 Kubota B7610 Tractor with Loader, Mower, and Box Blade for the low, low price of 2,750 dollars? Neither did I. At first I thought the price might have been a typo but a quick Google search of the email address provided in the ad turned up page after page...
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    Tractor Suggestions

    As some of you know, I'll be in the market for a used tractor soon and have more or less settled on a Massey Ferguson 135 but it's a little larger than what I think I'll really need so I'm still considering alternate possibilities. I'm a typical homeowner with just under 3 acres of land and the...
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    Tractor Safety Basics Video

    Tractor Safety - Basics - YouTube
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    ROPS Safety Video

    Three crushed in tractor rollovers - YouTube
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    Reflective Tape

    Does anyone know a good source to purchase red/white reflective tape for use on an 18ft carhauler trailer? Locally, the stuff tends to be very expensive so I'd like to save a buck or two by purchasing it online. 3M Reflective Tape Strip 4-Pack | Safety Tape | Northern Tool + Equipment
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    How not to drive a tractor

    gekke yugo op de tractor - YouTube
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    Cast Iron

    After reading about tractors that have broke in half at or near the bell housing, which is typically made of cast iron or some other unobtanium material, I couldn't help but wonder why it is used instead of steel. Cast iron is a very strong metal but it is brittle and can crack or break without...
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    Saving Money

    When buying a new or used tractor, how far will you go to save money? Are you a sellers/dealers wet dream or do you fight tooth and nail for every last dime?
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    Potential Dangers of Purchasing Online

    Earlier today, I came across another thread on TBN, where a member talks about the problems they encountered after purchasing a used tractor online, sight unseen. Their thread referred to another thread on another forum which linked to a Youtube video of the tractor prior to purchase. Based on...
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    Banner Ad

    Ok, that flashing, blinking, twitching Mahindra Max banner ad is starting to annoy the crap out of me. Time to switch to Firefox. Thank goodness for adblock and noscript!
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    Accident Investigation Reports

    I came across this site while searching for information about sandblasting tractors but thought it was worth a mention here. Iowa Fatality Assessment & Control Evaluation Program It shows actual detailed investigation reports of fatalities that occurred while using tractors and other...
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    Tractor Restorations

    When restoring old tractors, how far do you go? I know it depends on many factors, but... Do you completely disassemble the tractor, removing every nut, bolt, and screw? Or do you do something in between? Obviously a new coat of paint is part of the process but what about sandblasting, gaskets...
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    Finders Fee

    Has anyone ever tried offering a finders fee to anyone who helps them locate a specific type of tractor or other equipment they are looking for? Finders fees are a common business practice and since I'll be looking for an older used tractor soon, I thought it might be worth giving a try. Thoughts?
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    Big Dean's Massey Ferguson Website

    I was reading about Big Dean's Massey Ferguson website having a lot of useful information but the site doesn't seem to be active now. I managed to locate an archived copy of it it on the Wayback Machine. Here is the link if anyone is interested. Big Dean's Massey Ferguson tips
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    My Towing Rig

    The following are my truck and carhauler trailer. The truck is an 06 Ford F250 Superduty with a 5.4 liter v8 gas engine and the trailer is a 2010 G&G Manufacturing with dual 3500# axles and a breakaway safetysystem. The trailer has since been slightly modified with additional lights, welds, and...
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    Massey 35/135/150 OEM Owners/Service Manuals

    Soon I will be locating and eventually purchasing a Massey 35/135/150 and thought it would be prudent to locate a source for OEM Owners/Service/Parts Manuals. I have seen a number of people refer to sources on eBay but I no longer trust/use eBay or PayPal due to rampant fraud and would like to...
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    Massey Ferguson 135 or 150

    Hello everyone. I'm a typical homeowner with just under 3 acres of land in a very rural area of southern WV to maintain. Very soon (Spring/Early Summer) I will be in the market for an older used tractor which will be used to complete a number of earth moving projects and to maintain our gravel...
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    Purchase Dilemma

    Recently I had decided to purchase a Mahindra 3215 4WD tractor with FEL, and backhoe, including a box scraper and free delivery from a local dealer for $20,730.00 and applied for Mahindra financing through Agricredit but was denied financing. Without going into too much detail, I learned that...
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    Welding 101

    I know this is like lighting a match in a gasoline factory but I just can't help but ask... When exactly does one "become" a welder? BTW: I am learning to weld (the hard way).
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    Preparing Virgin Ground

    I have 1 acre wooded area with clay-based soil that I am presently clearing in preparation to eventually use as a garden plot. What is the best method for preparing virgin ground? Removing roots/rocks, amendments, cover crops, etc...
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    Public Roads

    When my new tractor arrives, one of the things I would like to do is use the tractor to tow my 5x8 trailer to a nearby farm to get some seasoned manure to put on my gardens. I have heard that a properly equipped tractor with lights, sign, etc... can travel for short distances on public roads...
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    DIY Backhoe Bucket

    I am in the process of purchasing a new Mahindra 3215 4WD with FEL and backhoe/16" bucket and anticipate the occasional need for a smaller bucket when trenching, etc... and have read a number of articles about building your own backhoe and began thinking that I might like to build my own...
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    Financing  Mahindra Financing With Agricredit

    Today, I finally decided to purchase a Mahindra 3215 4WD with FEL, and backhoe, including a box scraper and free delivery from a local dealer for $20,730.00 and have applied for Mahindra financing through Agricredit. Unfortunately, Agricredit had already closed so I will have to wait until...
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    Price Check  Mahindra 3215 4WD Price Check

    I was quoted $20,730 for: Mahindra 3215 4WD Gear Tractor Skid-type FEL Brush Guard Mahindra Backhoe with a 16 inch bucket 5' slider blade Half price ($150.00) to load the tires Free delivery. Does this sound like a good deal?
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    Mahindra MSRP's

    For those of you who would like to know. The older Mahindra MSRP's for 2007 and prior years can be retrieved from the internet archive at archive.org by entering the mahindrausa.com web address in the space provided and navigating to the appropriate model much as you would on the mfr's website...
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    Tractor Shopping

    I am considering a new tractor purchase in the $15,000 to $20,000 range and have a general idea of what I need but have yet to make a final decision on brand, dealer, etc... From my research, I have tended to favor either Mahindra or Kubota because support is limited for the other "colors" in...
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