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Yard got pretty high while on vacation and a lot of clumps to deal with. My first season mowing with this new GC, mows really well. Have read many places about the crappy steel chute, will be upgrading this for sure. Had to rig this up and I'm reading nobody has found Gator blades to fit.

Almost 5 months. Happy with it so far, the POS seat is a well known weak point. Maybe an upgrade next year.

I like both tractors you speak of, just purchased a new Massey GC. Both dealers I stopped at sold NH and steered me away from the 25S, although it was high on my list. Left the Kubota dealer to purchase the Massey for $5k less, but the Kubota was a much more comfortable unit to run. Yes the...

Finally working on the 3rd function kit as time allows. Hoping to put together a YT video for it as I don't see one anywhere.

This is my research and synopsis for the hydraulic oil level. All comments and experiences you've had are welcomed. (((Sorry so shaky)))

I've got the mower deck on and just mowing 2 yards these days, FEL and BH are off. Too dang hot to do much else! I'm learning this thing mows really well, and rides rough due to this cheap ass seat.

I use PayPal also and am a seller sometimes on ebay. I prefer this method for the quick and easy to make purchase, as do others. In other news, this guy does an extensive review on this grinder, and here is one for the camera they offer.

Catawba or Homestead for the price. Add $500 to get the EA or the WR Long. All of these are lightweight just over 200 lbs.

Thanks for sharing your story and prayers for speedy recovery. Lost my wife's grandfather in 1995, he was ran over by his 1970 Ford 5000 he'd had since new. Retired fairy farmer and hips were going bad, we think he may have grabbed the gear shifter while trying to climb on. Sad day.

Just inspected the deck and just a few dings in the blades, not enough to warrant removal and sharpen. Did a bunch if grinding and required a holesaw to clean out the grease fitting. Bolt and lockout now the pin for this one. Swapped all other pins around and sprayed with what can of red I had...

For my new Massey GC subcompact, I have researched grapples for years and will make the purchase when I have time. Local to me there is a WR Long 48" grapple for $2400. I realize they had to put the cylinders on top due the narrow width, but the hose install looks gawdy and needs more...

My sincere apologies for sharing bad information. I started filling out the order form but stopped before payment. They did send me an email to remind me of this purchase.

*** WARNING *** THIS IS A SCAM SITE ! DO NOT PURCHASE FROM MECHMAXXUSA. THERE ARE OTHERS ALSO POPPING UP FOR THESE STUMP GRINDERS. BUYERS BEWARE ***...

The pin came out and I ran over it 😭 Maybe 3 hours on this new MMM that took 2 months arrive. First time mowing this property and was nudging in between several bushes, I think a branch pulled the key ring style clip off, they are all mounted outward. Mower spit it out like a twig. I kept mowing...

I'll give you three guesses and the first two don't count.....

$25 fishing rack on FB marketplace. I'm seeing a cheap carryall here, it's 2'x4'.

Let's hold that thought for now about the brush guards 😁, but yes it will be a future endeavor. Boating and vacation season is kicking in. I have not started the 3rd function kit install yet, the WR Long kit has already been purchased. Many dealers here recommend them. This kit cost me $1079...

Thanks and glad it helped. I have much more to do, but priorities are taking over. I may make some more brush guards, but they wouldn't be cheap.

Looks like the price is back down to $1399.

Day 62 First tank of gas and close to empty was at 13.5 hours, definitely not clock use and based on rpms. Things will slow down a bit on the upgrades as other Spring priorities kick in. My father's old implements from the 8N were loaned and stored at a friends house for the past 30 years, so...

One of the biggest things I hate about my 2024. So far so good at 13.5 hours.

Hauled a trailer load of steel and implements Friday, all loaded with the GC and performed great. First time using my bucket hooks all welded on the back and also did great. Not many glamour shots but here's one...

At work, two different buildings and both on the 2nd floor, one would always find my desk! Them f'ers are smart. Peanut butter and a a few of the wooden traps would usually find the one ambitious culprit. I moved to another building 2 years ago, another one found me on the 2nd floor and...

Just set 4 small wooden traps under wife's car in garage. They have been eating the green poison blocks like candy and leaving a hundred turds as prizes. I baited with peanut butter AND cheese cracker crumbs, have caught one so far. Bastards.

He'll I like it. Easy to find the hook. I paint stuff safety yellow all the time for this reason. Meanwhile, had to talk myself into using my 2 month old GC for this purpose. Then I thought, why TF wouldn't I? 🤪 Saved my back!

Thanks for this tip. I haven't removed my FEL yet but did disconnect one of the fittings. I find the springs on these fittings are really strong and not that easy to remove.

Looks like the price has eased up to $1599. You guys with recent orders, how are your delivery dates coming along?

Thanks! The emblem is cut from some extra reflective tape I had, and mimics the Massey. Needs a backing plate, maybe later. Brush guard battle tested in the woods and worked great.

Day 31 Got my notebooks made for my manuals, saved $100. Piranha tooth bar came it, this thing is a beast in the woods! It's heavy! Brush guard complete, a few R&D items remain. Here the sequence of it being born:

My apologies, I have to access my old .dwg files at work, but I will get you some samples of what I was referring to. Here is something atypical from a 3rd function kit, would need to know what all the GC valves look like if available.

So is the same one you purchased and did you get it at this price?

Here's my 1723 for comparison. Mine looks much cheaper made than what you have. Does yours have grease fittings?

^^^ Many thanks for sharing this 👍🏻👍🏻

Thanks. I have the big welder, just need to know what works best. Has the be the cheapest OR pad out there, hence the price point. I'm thinking a little bigger and the flip over kind like you mention.

Nice work. I used to draw one-line hydraulic diagrams for work that were more pictorial with valve layouts, labeled ports, hose sizes, etc., used in a production environment where JIC schematics were not necessary but helped speed of assembly. I will find one somewhere and post back. Any chance...

Thanks for the tips, R&D in progress. Working with 1/4" x 2-1/2" HR flat. Haven't fab'ed anything in a while, getting into the zone :cool:

First backhoe and learning how to use it and build some muscle memory for the controls. I KNOW NOT to abuse this thing and quickly found it's limitations. Old stump ground level in the back yard, turns out it's cedar, and alive and well. I dug on it maybe 2.5 hours total, then sacrificed a cheap...

Day 16 Been busy! Not much time to update, but here goes: Wheel spacers installed, 2" from Bro-tek. Will require non-impact 22mm socket which is the largest one I had. Tires are filled from the dealer, I weighed each one for reference. Wonder what the empty weight of the wheel and tire are...

Just for the record concerning the arm rests, no information that I can find for brand of seat. If you are looking to order the factory Arm Rest Kit - AGCO Part Number 7077031M92 You can try this seller from Ebay - 7077031M92 Agco Parts OEM Arm Rest Kit for Massey Ferguson Compact Tractors If...

Thank you for this. There seems to be almost 100% failure rate of these lights and the first place mine is going is in the woods. I may just remove them for now and add light bar later.

Looks like everyone has exhausted trying to find the exact arm rests cheaper than the AGCO price. I just received the Milsco XB-180 arm rests today and they are very close and will give it a go with slight mods. Rubber is also soft and not hard plastic.

^^^ Nice setup you have. I guess I've worked with chains a bit, and a lot of rigging with straps, chains, and overhead cranes. Just not much with a FEL bucket. My goal is to research and mark the bucket where everything should go, then remove and weld on hooks and pad eyes to cover any task...

Somebody tell me why the bucket hook location of being near the top on the back side (pic with the chain) won't do the same thing as being on the very top. Also a couple on the bottom of the bucket inverted.

Thanks for the AGCO link. So that website is obviously pretty deep with a lot of information, and some hard to find. Bro-Tek is back up and running. Ordered the 2" spacers, shipping was $30 which is probably normal, no additional charges.

Looks like Agco offers parts book for the backhoe BH2720, can't find one for loader FL1805. Maybe the loader parts are included in the service manual? BH2720 Parts Book $9 book, $30 shipping! http://www.agcopubs.com/productpage.aspx?prodidentifier=652462B

Thanks again for all the help, I've got a ways to go and with my work schedule this will take a while. Just found this nice reference guide for the tractor.

Goodyear Endurance load range D. Made in USA. After 2 blowouts on China bombs, this is all I run.

On the Massey FB group, guy from Australia fabbed this up. Best one I've seen for a GC.

Many thanks! Yes I need to up my game with a cordless.

Right now I plan to make the 2 hour road trip to Catawba attachments for the grapple. I was told $150 discount for local pickup. The WR Long true 3rd function is the most popular, but I cannot find a pic where anyone has installed this huge solenoid valve in tucked away location. Sticking up...

I cannot find a brand name or model number for this seat so I will take a chance and order the armrests as mentioned earlier, hopefully from someone that accepts returns.

BXpanded Backhoe Thumb - ordered. BXpanded Pirahna Toothbar - ordered. Service Manual - ordered from the dealer as they could get it for $70 compared to the $172 on Agco website shared above. They didn't understand it either. Hydraulic hose sleeve and spiral rap received for future projects and...

Day 1 Got it home. Couple of glamor shots 😁 Feeling good.

I would like to have the spacers the style of Bro-tek with the machining for the center axle to provide the extra support as mentioned above. I wonder if there are other suppliers that make it this way. Here is my Bro-tek response from my order inquiry: For reference the differences:

Many thanks for this insight! I have been in touch with Bro-tek. Guess what? They can't give you a price on shipping due to the looming tariffs. Said it would be next week before they can get this sorted out. Great 🤪

Man those Bro-tek spacers are expensive as compared to others, and I didn't know that most all are aluminum. What makes Bro-tek worth the extra money, and any issues with electrolysis?

So this is the factory thumb? Sounds like the BXpanded would be better?

Many thanks! A lot of good links for companies I did not have. Reading up on all this, more to come. Oh yeah, how about the backhoe thumb? BXexpanded the best option over the factory one? I have not priced the factory one. 👍👍

Thank for this. I added this info in my MF thread.

😂 Not me man, but everyone has watched the show "Pimp My Ride" right 😁

Finally joined the club! Been reading here for over 10 years so somewhat up to date on these models, I pick it up on Thursday. Will be used on 3 different properties, all about 1.5 acres with one being lakefront with a decent slope down to the water. Many projects planned and will be used for...

Many thanks for this. I will also start a thread in the MF forum with Q&A that I need. So did you draw this JIC schematic?

Did you go with the Catawba? Researching this as well for upcoming purchase. I agree for the quality and the price they look good and I can be there in 2 hours.

Yes sir. Purchased from Boone Tractor 30 minutes from me. They are a chain in VA and WV.

After years of research and literally a dozen of more dealerships available, took the road trip today with one in chamber, ready to pull the trigger. I think being the last day of the month motivated some salesman 😁. All the guys I worked with were super nice and thankful for their help. I had...

1988 Civic, I've owned since 95. Heck to get in and out of. Even tried to blow it up a few times, just won't quit running !

No dog in the fight, just sharing information. Little too far from me, but looks like a good deal if you're near Harrisonburg VA. I was told 8.1 hours on the unit. FB Marketplace. 2022 Massey Ferguson GC1723E with backhoe and mowing deck. 2 Year Warranty with 5 Year Powertrain Warranty $23,400...

Indeed it was.

Another thread on the same issue for a Mahindra: https://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/threads/25-hst-4wd-front-right-tire-locked-up-in-cold-weather.527932/

FB marketplace someone trying to sell a Cabelas badged tractor for quite some time now.

I've got 2 Statesman riders that are 30 years old that I continue to replace worn parts, weld up the decks, still going strong.

^^^ Possibly fuel rich and can tweak up the atomizing air pressure. This one is supposed to be at 3 psi, falls off to 2.5 after it runs for 10 minutes.

Well I hope it's fixed. One relic sitting on top of another. This CO-OP 55k btu heater is around 40 years old. Needs a tweak each year. Starting fuming after 5 minute run this winter so had to dig a little deeper. Several YouTubes later, fingers crossed.

My mom was an ER nurse, she also said she could write a book. For the record, I'm not afraid to discuss or show my issues to doc or anyone else, it's not that impressive 😅😁

^^^ Now auto body repair, that's an all insurance driven different story. Glad yours turned out well. The larger higher quality shops don't want to do out of pocket paint jobs anymore.

This may be the first of this we've heard? Happy for you. Curious, can you share any communication you may have received with this order?

I do most of my own work, have not had anything major done in a while, the last was condenser coil on 2015 Silverado for $900. I must be out of touch from what I'm hearing. Same truck at 124k miles and their telling me ticking time bomb for the transmission to fail. Some recent horror stories...

Been on Flomax 10 years now. Same here no digital exams done anymore, they rely on PSA levels then straight to MRI. This was my case last year. Sorry for the Ops issues, hope you get better soon. I have a few nurses in town I'm embarrassed to see in public. They assisted with procedures...

10 year old Kobalt 60 gallon compressor, I might drain it twice a year. If I'm painting, I'll drain it extra before time.

I've used these for years with great results. On all my work boots and are put on the first day when new. Glue is like contact cement similar to tire tube patch glue. Just follow instructions and I tape my down overnight for good bond...

Supposedly voices were heard at the 3:20 mark here:

If a single dealer is selling 500+ LS tractors a year, that's impressive.

^^^ Curious, where is this dealer that is selling hundreds of these? Have yet to hear of a high volume LS dealer.

Yea front tire looks flat. Some of the shed floor is just dirt but rest is grown up pretty good.

This a nice comparison through the years. Is this John Deere's first SCUT?

She is definitely a stout little subcompact tractor. Shame it doesn't at least have a mower deck. No way in heck I would look to purchase something this old and try to find the unicorn FEL or mmm. Well you know things nag at you once you've seen em, but this too shall pass. The owner died in...

My feelings exactly here. Thanks for all the feedback.

Thanks for the feedback. No didn't buy it, at this point with all the family members that have passed, not clear who owns it, and none live local. I hate to be the guy that sounds like I'm looking for something for nothing. I've researched some, all you see is all the equipment I know of, only...

What would really be looking at, diving to the abyss of the unknown. I'm sure owner kept it serviced when running. But to start from scratch for a unit like this sitting for 10 years, where would you start?

Yep, you are right. Nope not keeping it so let's move this along. Here she is.............

Nope. Does have a brush guard.

Dang! All good guesses! I appreciate the effort! STILL COLD 😂 I was asked to check on a near derelict property after Helene. Owners have been deceased 10+ years. The only son now elderly lives 2 states away, it belongs to his uncle, also deceased. They were all close friends of the family. I...

Good guesses! Still cold.

I actually did get the saw running good last year. The FrankenPoulan sports a Homelite bar from the 80's, saw is 20 years old. New carb, tuned, running great. Tree down last week, as with all things that sit, f'er won't idle. Tired AF after a long day, hot, pissed, lucky for the Husqvarna, it...

Not Cabelas, much older. Rops available in fold down and solid mount.

Yes.

I fixed this chainsaw so I would never try to fix it again. 😅😂😅

Ahhhh some good guesses but no. Just having a little fun here.... And your guesses are cold :D

No snowmobiles here. North Central NC. Possibly sitting for 10 years.

😁😁😁

Dang shame too. LS had some nice tractors. Concentrating most on marketing for sales and not customer service.

Regardless of which dealer it is, they would be seeing my face very often and look me in the eyes when they tell me they haven't looked at it. These are some horror stories I read here, people waiting months and months for repair, mostly waiting on long lead time parts. But I'm enjoying this...

I wonder how does one become an LS dealer. It seems to be an easy add on for the lawnmower shops.

Actually I'm quite impressed with that RCO dealer pic, unfortunately looks like they are closed. One nearest me just started selling boats! I do get your point though. But as has been said, for some dealers selling tractors are just a side venture of the main business and can be turned off at...

And the 2 LS dealers near me keep less than 10 tractors on the lot.

Yes I would agree. Hope it works out well for you.

Sorry for your misfortune. Yeah they appear to be an auto repair shop that sells a few LS tractor also.

A lot of new LS owners state they have oil leaks and you have to keep an eye out for loose bolts all the time. But I get your point, spend up to 20% more up front for hopefully less headaches down the road.

Were you satisfied with the dealer and the tractor?

Seems a lot of people can't find a decent LS dealer in the area. What is included with this MT225S quote?

Well that's a wrap. Maybe 6 hour total labor and zero expense required. Works like a new one. Did buy the $30 pressure gauge to set to pressure. Rated at 2400 psi, can only get 2000 psi with trigger pulled, set relief pressure at 2400 psi. Other than usual gas issues with the engine and carb...

So last weekend removed the fuel pump and tried to bypass it, would not start, duh.....blew it out good, another drain and flush, and engine starts and runs flawlessly. Let it run several minutes with no water in the pump, didn't care about the pump at this point. So spending just a little...

I'm Android phone using Google browser, this site almost unbearable now on the phone, PC is okay. Seems it got worse just a few weeks ago.

Thanks for the feedback. I'm now finding a model number 1675-0 on the manual, so that is getting some interweb responses. Sticker on machine is G24H. Last week I removed the gas tank and carb float bowl. Flushed out with carb cleaner and fresh gas, was not too bad. Feeling pretty good about the...

Any pressure washer pump gurus here? Just a wintertime project, yeah yeah I know, go electric. This is my brothers ( I also have the identical unit) that has been sitting for 10 years, and moving forward with troubleshooting and possible repair. This model 20 years ago was about $299, and...

Good looking tire. Do they perform well?

Can you elaborate on why the bucket doesn't work well, are talking just for snow?

Cool setup. Makes you wonder if you use a discarded furnace blower fan to rig up on a 3 pt frame....👍

Thanks for the feedback!

**OLD THREAD ALERT*** So 3 years later, how are these MT 225S tractors holding up?

^^^ Truth!

Well after extensive reading on a FB owners group, many many quality issues and poor dealer support. There are a few success stories. Nice looking paint scheme and black rims.

Agreed, need to compare specs. 👍

I see. Never knew some other brands had SO many models and still calling them subcompacts. As you guys have stated, looks like the Bad Boy 1025 and the TYM T25 are similar. I would think that Yanmar engine would be more desirable.

Funny I tried a search for Bad Boy and came up with no results but did find this thread 🤔 Anyway, so looks like TYM owns Kukje, they make Branson, Branson no longer a brand, and identical tractors rebranded as Bad Boy. I'm a little confused by their 2 subcompact models 1022 and 1025, the 1025...

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^^^ You got a good deal, even back then. Prices have gone through the roof!

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Had time to kill 2 weeks ago while waiting on a truck repair and drove a loaner around just asking prices. No haggling just asking. Not sure if these were 2022 or 2023, no accessories: - Kubota BX23S - $24,500 @ 0% for 60 months; $450 cash discount - MF GC1723EB - $23,000 @ 0%...

Dam, I hate it when that happens. I think it was $19k. Recent quote for GC1723EB was $23K with no extras.

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