Massey 1260 with factory FEL

philbuilt · Mar 21, 2007

Hi i was wondering if anyone has a 1200 series Massey tractor with a Massey FEL?
I would like to see some pictures of the support arm frames. My tractor has a woods FEL and I don't like how the monts are attached.
Thanks Phil

JerryG · Mar 21, 2007

Phil,
I don't have a 1200 series any more, but I do have a 1440. They have the same loader with a different model number. I just have one picture with the loader in my photo gallery. http://www.tractorbynet.com/photos/showphoto.php/photo/36/sort/1/cat/500/page/1
If it doesn't help, let me know and I will shot some. Tell me what area that you need to see.

philbuilt · Mar 22, 2007

Jerry if you could take some pics of the frame that attaches the fel arm supports to the tractor that would be great. I did notice in your picture that the renforcment bars going to the front of the tractor are lower than the ones on my woods fel.
Again thanks for the pictures.
Phil

JerryG · Mar 23, 2007

We'll see if these will post. My computer doesn't like to put pictures on TBN for some reason. Let me know if those were what you were looking for.

mark4Jesus · Mar 23, 2007

Jerry,
I have been trying to make up my mind between FEL manufacturers. I had a Bush Hog FEL on the Kubota I used to have a was very pleased with it. I guess my main question is this: Does the MF FEL fit and detach/attach better than a Bush Hog brand would? I believe that there would not be any difference in ability/performance between the two, I was mainly concerned about the fit.

philbuilt · Mar 23, 2007

Jerry,
that is exactly what I needed. I noticed that your FEL mount brackets are bolted to the trans mount holes and not part of the platform supports.
Also the arms that go to the front of the tractor are welded and lower than mine. That looks to be very stout. I think I will try to modify mine to be simular.
Thanks

Mark, if you can get OEM "go for it " Then it's no an after thought it's ment to function as one. I bought my tracto used and it had a soft first 3 years.
It had only 80hrs. and not a scratch. The owner used it to carry firewood to the house from his back lot. 800ft+-

I love this tractor it has been very good to me. Next week will be it's 2 year birthday at our house and it now has 280 hr and many more to come.
But I often think about trading it for a new tractor that has all the massey brand but that would cost alot more than my current investment.
Phil