3-Point Hitch Massey Ferguson MF 35 Utility Tractor Front end Loader

jvb · Jan 13, 2015

It's beginning to warm up here in Manitoba, Canada. I've been talking to my local mechanic guy who thinks his uncle owned a tractor like mine years ago. His uncle isn't around anymore but his Dad is. He was supposed to get back to me on what kind of oil goes into the transmission, but I haven't heard back and assume his elderly father isn't sure about the type of oil. I have a copy of the original service manual but can't find spec's on the type of oil I need. The 3 point hitch hydraulics are contained in the transmission and are separate from the hydraulics that operate the front loader. Can anyone out there tell me what type of oil I need?

jvb · Jan 14, 2015

Can anyone tell me where I can get an Instruction Book for my Massey Ferguson MF 35 Utility Tractor Front end Loader. I have the original MF 35 Service Manual. In trying to determine the type of oil that goes into the transmission the manual keeps referring me to the Instruction Book. I know the capacity is 6.6 Imperial gallons (30.28 L). The transmission has an hydraulic system contained with in it that runs the 3 point hitch. Most sites online I go to offer service manuals but I can't find anything like instruction books.

jvb · Jan 14, 2015

My factory service manual directs me to the instruction book(owner/operator's manual?) when trying to determine the type of oil I need in my transmission. The transmission has an hydraulic pump within it that powers the 3 pt hitch. Anyone know where I can download one for free? I also need ignition parts. I found what I need on Antique Tractors - Yesterday's Tractors : Parts and Online Community but they do not ship outside of the USA. I'm up in Canada. Anyone no of an alternative site that does?

Xfaxman · Jan 14, 2015

jvb said:
I recently bought a 1960's vintage Massey Ferguson MF 35 Utility tractor; front end loader. Everything worked fine until the 3 point hitch started acting up. It works sometimes and some time not. The slider control on the right side works sometimes. What is the knob and other piece on the control about? Do they need some kind of adjustment? I'm not sure how the 3 point hitch is powered. I don't see any hydraulic lines running to it. I'd appreciate any advice some one has to offer.

Lots of good info in this Forum, in case you have not seen it: http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/massey-ferguson-classic-vintage/

SIMassey · Jan 15, 2015

jvb said:
It's beginning to warm up here in Manitoba, Canada. I've been talking to my local mechanic guy who thinks his uncle owned a tractor like mine years ago. His uncle isn't around anymore but his Dad is. He was supposed to get back to me on what kind of oil goes into the transmission, but I haven't heard back and assume his elderly father isn't sure about the type of oil. I have a copy of the original service manual but can't find spec's on the type of oil I need. The 3 point hitch hydraulics are contained in the transmission and are separate from the hydraulics that operate the front loader. Can anyone out there tell me what type of oil I need?

Just looked at Big Dean Austin's website yesterday on another issue and he states that older MF tractors prior to the 100 series should use a 80 / 90 weight mineral oil in the transmission / differential with a Massey spec of m1103. He further states that m1129a could be used if the hydraulics are in good shape. He also mentioned using the m1129a in winter and draining it, saving it, and using m1103 in the summer. Then reusing the same m1129a again next winter if the oil is clean.

jvb · Jan 15, 2015

Definitely a lot of good info in the Forum but not what I'm looking for as to the exact type of oil, but thanks for pointing me in that direction.

jvb · Jan 15, 2015

Thank you, Thank you . The info is exactly what I need as to the type of oil I need and also answers a question I had in the back of mind about winter/ summer viscosity differences . Perhaps a synthetic grade of transmission oil is available these days so I won't have to change the transmission oil seasonally. I use it in my 1991 Toyota 4x4 to save on wear and tear of the various internal gears. Regular oil doesn't really become effective till the various gears heat up which they probably do when there is insufficient lubrication. Please send me a link to Big Dean Austin's website if you don't mind and Thank you again.