Massey Ferguson 1700 series in Action, A Picture Thread

[Scut 4 Big Bucks]

Show us what you have done with your 1700 series Massey Ferguson.

Attachments, custom builds, whatever you got, lets see 'em.

The first thing I did with mine was to go out and scoop up a dead fall in my field. Yes, I could have used the chain saw and hauled it back to the wood stove, but what fun would that have been!

 

[Scut 4 Big Bucks]

Here's a pic of the tiller I bought. Action pics in roughly 4 months..

 

[windcatcher]

I bought my GC1715 mid July 2015. It didn't take long for it to start earning its keep.

It helped me install a brand new B&S 18 HP Vangard engine in my Simplicity Landlord. The forks came from Titan, and have been a tremendous help as you can see.

The hoist is an electric hoist from Harbor Freight. I have more than gotten my money's worth from it too.

Other chores the GC has completed is tilling my old garden and getting it ready for seeding with Crimson Clover. I don't have current photos of the garden, but it sure does look good with all that vibrant green growing in it.

I love this tractor!

 

[TSO]

Very cool

 

[plowhog]

36 years is enough time for junipers to grow. Then its time for them to give way to something new ....

 

[Scut 4 Big Bucks]

I think you liked those junipers, you just wanted to see if the tractor could take 'em!

 

[Scut 4 Big Bucks]

I cut a lot of wood in the winter to heat my house and shop. I have around 20 acres of woods behind the house where I do most of the cutting. My main method of getting wood out of the woods is with my ATV and a trailer. I had this hairbrain idea to build some forks for my 1715 so I could just cut 8' logs and haul them back to the wood stove. The bucket has a hole on each side near the top. I bolted a 2X4 to the bucket through the holes, and built from there. Very crude, but it actually worked. I was hoping to haul two logs back, but one seemed to be about the limit.

 

[jlgurr]

I cut a lot of wood in the winter to heat my house and shop. I have around 20 acres of woods behind the house where I do most of the cutting. My main method of getting wood out of the woods is with my ATV and a trailer. I had this hairbrain idea to build some forks for my 1715 so I could just cut 8' logs and haul them back to the wood stove. The bucket has a hole on each side near the top. I bolted a 2X4 to the bucket through the holes, and built from there. Very crude, but it actually worked. I was hoping to haul two logs back, but one seemed to be about the limit. <img src="http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=454752"/> <img src="http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=454753"/>

Man, now that is ingenious! I'll be looking to fab me something like that too. Thanks for sharing.

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[Scut 4 Big Bucks]

Hauled out some logs today.





The homemade forks were working great, until I tried to pick up a big slob of a log. Bolt pulled through the pine board. Will replace with oak boards next.

 

[rjmack]

I built a set of forks for my 2410, they work pretty good too.

you can scroll forward to about 5:00 minute mark.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RdRfg3eS3yk

good for standing up ladders too.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C6oDnbJvsW8

plans are here... http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/build-yourself/193825-easy-forks.html?highlight=easy+forks=

 

[Scut 4 Big Bucks]

Bought a new chainsaw last week. Big oaks are now on their way down.

 

[TSO]

Bought a new chainsaw last week. Big oaks are now on their way down.

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Great saw choice! Love my Dolmar

 

[Scut 4 Big Bucks]

With those bigger oak logs, I can only get two 16-18 inch chunks in my bucket. A 6' log of this size is way too much weight for my tractor.

I'm going to buy this carry all from TSC, so I can load a few hunks on the back of the tractor also. Just need to build a platform made of wood to make it useful.

CountyLine Carry All - For Life Out Here

 

[Scut 4 Big Bucks]

Here's one that is ready to go.

 

[Scut 4 Big Bucks]

Great saw choice! Love my Dolmar

I never even heard of the brand until I asked about saws on this forum. Glad I did, seems to be a beast, and a huge improvement from my 20 year old Stihl 029. This ones a 6400.

 

[AxleHub]

Here's one that is ready to go.

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Scut, why is thecarry all so much lower than the liftarm pins? Looks like a foot or so.

 

[PatrickS2222]

I was wondering the same thing. Ours were both around 8" which suited our 35 and 135 and other similar-sized agricultural machines - they can set it on the ground with only about 2" of lower link travel wasted.
The other question I have is regarding the green frame on the 3PT - is this a quick-hitch conversion kit?
Regardless, the specs of these tractors and attachments available are very very impressive! :licking::licking: Not to mention 4WD :thumbsup:
Guys ..... Please be aware when you're using your bucket that the tractor is not very heavy so stability is something to keep constantly in mind - the last thing any of us want to hear about is an accident. I would want to check if rear wheel weights are available, and if they are, certainly buy them. I would also fill my rear tyres at least with water for additional stability, as well as improved grip. Try it if you haven't yet - I'm sure you will be impressed, as well as safer.

 

[Scut 4 Big Bucks]

That John Deere with the carry all is not mine, found pic on internet. Here is a picture of the one I bought. Got from TSC for $130. I put the 2X10's on it, and might put sides on it later. I hauled some logs out of the woods with it, works great.

 

[Scut 4 Big Bucks]

This new carry all comes in handy for many things. Cheap attachment that will get used a lot. Snowed a little here in Southern WI today.

 

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