M-F 2604H anybody got one?

def38 · Oct 30, 2020

I see this new model selling for under $16,000.00. That's seems like a bargain for a 4600 lb. 45 HP utility tractor. Do any of you out there have one? The engine apparently needs no DEF. Not familiar with Simpson, the engine manufacturer. If you have one, let us hear from you.

cglaser104 · Oct 31, 2020

"Simpson & Co. Ltd.*is a Chennai,*India*based manufacturer of agricultural engines, and is a unit of the*Amalgamations Group. Simpson supplies its*Perkins-licensed/based engines to its sister company,*TAFE, manufacturer of TAFE and*Massey Ferguson*tractors.

Simpson & Co. began in 1840, and moved into engine production in 1955 when it licensed Perkins engines. Simpsons has two manufacturing facilities - at Anna Salai and Sembiam, Chennai.[1]"

Here's an excerpt from tractors.fandom.com. Perkins engines are obviously a gold standard brand name and I'd be curious of the interchangeably of parts. If they are at least based on Perkins designs then that speaks favorably to the design VS something unproven on their own.

MF2604h · Oct 31, 2020

I have a MF 2604h mine is 4wd with fel. It痴 a great tractor.
No def or regens. I pull a 7ft disc but it has to be in 4wd when the loader is on. I have very sandy soil. I also use a box blade a lot sine I have a long driveway.
Go drive one and see how it fits you.

def38 · Oct 31, 2020

MF2604h said:
I have a MF 2604h mine is 4wd with fel. Itç—´ a great tractor.
No def or regens. I pull a 7ft disc but it has to be in 4wd when the loader is on. I have very sandy soil. I also use a box blade a lot sine I have a long driveway.
Go drive one and see how it fits you.

Thanks for the reply.

How many hours?

I mostly mow (flail mower with hammers), disc, rake and box blade with my 231S (made in Turkey. A tough Perkins powered tractor). I have plenty of power. I just might want a FEL however. Our soil is red clay and its hard and not very workable when dry. As for a demo, I don't believe any nearby M-F dealer has one. I like the retro look of the 2604H.