MF 1643 and 1648 model, any problems?

[RogerMc]

Thanks for the replys guys.

Roger your picture really clears up the brake. Looking at the pictures on their web site it looks like one pedal.

Roger

 

[ovrszd]

Roger4400,

Does your tractor have a cloth seat?? I've never saw one on an open platform tractor. I always shed my machine and would appreciate a cloth seat.

 

[roger 4400]

Roger4400,

Does your tractor have a cloth seat?? I've never saw one on an open platform tractor. I always shed my machine and would appreciate a cloth seat.

No ! It is an old ** ventilated cloth seat ** that I bought many years ago in a canadian tire store. I put it on my new Massey`s seat to protect it from me ( grease etc..) Warm in wintwer, cool in summer. See you.Roger

 

[Gary Fowler]

I just got my quote back from my local Hot Springs area Ark dealer. on the 1643 and 1648 both with Cab with radio, 1 set of rear remotes and QPS transmission and FEL. The 1643 is $28,053 and the 1648 is $29,483. I think that is a good price compared to what I see posted on Tractorhouse.
Anyone else got some prices for comparable tractors that they would like to share.

 

[roger 4400]

Hi Gary !The price between the 1643 and 1648 is low ( my opinion) . Look at their specs very well. If and only IF you need a stronger/heavier tractor, the 1648 loader (dl130) will lift at pivot pin 2527 lbs compared to 1643 at 1900.
The 3 pt will lift 3483 lbs compared to 2800 for the 1643.. The 1648 will weight 4068 lbs compared to 3737 for the 1643. The 1648 is 10 in. longer
They have THE SAME ENGINE except the 1648 is set to rev. more.
So it is up to you , see your needs , have nice dreams. Roger

 

[Gary Fowler]

I think the MF website specs have some erroneous info.AGCO Compare at a 131? cu in engine and the 1648 at 180 CI. THe 1648, 1652 and 1660 all have the same engine according to the section where you can compare specs for different MF brands and NH Case and JD. ON this section they give the 180CI engine but the spec sheet in another section list it the same as the 1643. HP is same in both places. Maybe they made an error or maybe they made a change. I will have to check it out when I go to the dealer again. Either way, the 1648 is the model I am looking at because I can get the QPS transmission in it and it doesnt list it as available in the 1643 even though the dealer quoted it with QPS Powershift. I have a Yanmar now with Powershift which I believe is similar to the MF in function and I love the 4 gear shifting without the clutch. Just being able to downshift in heavy loading or even into neutral when bushhogging is great, then shift back up without touching clutch or pedals at all is my kind of tractor. The real reason for the new tractor is just to get a larger platform and the Cab with AC. The Yannie works well for me, but it is cramped in the seat and my knees hit the front panel, no ROPS, no telescoping 3PH links, no tilt wheel and it is 26 years old. Other than that I like it.