Buying Advice MF 1660 L130 loader?

[countrybumpkin]

I'm looking at a used 1660 with 300 hrs, cab, 12 speed power shuttle, R4s, three remotes asking 33,000.

Just wanted some feed back from owners with this series of tractor if they are happy and what, if any, problems they have had? Main reason is for looking is non tier4 final exhaust.

Loader specs seem to be a bit low on paper, any issues with that as well?

 

[TSO]

Awesome tractor. Same as mine but with a Gear trans and taller rear tires. I think you can probably get it for $31k. The loader is very strong - I have found it to be right near the top of this class. But what will you be getting this tractor for that your NX5510 won't do ?

 

[countrybumpkin]

Thanks for the info, I was thinking around the 31 mark myself. The main reason is the Massey doesn't have dpf, and don't have to do regens.

 

[TSO]

But don't you already own a NX5510? (Your Sig says that)

 

[countrybumpkin]

Yes, I'll be trading or selling the 5510.

 

[TSO]

Ahhhhh ok, Roger that. I think you'll really like the 3.0L Iseki diesel in that 1660. Lots of grunt, great torque curve. The DynaQPS transmission is really cool too. If going with a PowerShuttle in a CUT, I think it's the cat's meow.

Also... The fuel flow is easy to regulate also, if you need to boost HP a bit

 

[countrybumpkin]

It's not that I don't like the 5510 but, just not real happy with the regen stuff, had a few little hiccups already with the system. Just afraid that it will have these issues long after the warranty expires. Not a Brand thing either, they all are having reports of issues now and then. If I do decide to sell or trade , the longer I wait the harder it will be to find a nice low hour tractor with out the dpf system. I've always liked massy products , we used several of there tractors and combines on the farm.

 

[TSO]

Will you have a chance to play with the 1660 ?

 

[countrybumpkin]

I think Monday I will go look it over and test it out.

 

[TSO]

Did you ever go check out the tractor?