MF 2635

[catskinner]

Enjoy :thumbsup:

 

[mack101]

Here's a pic of the new iron on the truck:

Been a great day so far!

 

[catskinner]

Very nice.:thumbsup:

 

[Mike476]

Very nice indeed! Let us know how you like it as time goes by.

 

[Ursa Major]

That's a nice tractor!

 

[catskinner]

Hey Mack, how is the Massey doing for ya? Me, I still on the sidelines for a while yet, still don't what tractor to buy. The old want/need/afford battle.

 

[mack101]

I had posted some feedback in another thread, you might have seen it there but I'll repost it here for everyone else. And add a couple things.

Only issue I have had is with the alternator which was replaced under warranty, I explained more about that in another post in this thread. Oh, and a clamp around the water pump wasn't as tight as it could be, and I was leaking a bit of coolant before I traced it to that. Pretty minor though, and fixed with a screwdriver and flashlight. Seems like mostly QA issues so far after 82 hours.

Dislikes - The braking I don't like very much, but perhaps I'm expecting too much out of a tractor braking wise since it's never moving that fast, and you could be using the gearing to your advantage to slow things down. It's also alot bigger than my 1533 so it takes quite a bit more to bring to a full stop. It slides very easily on any type of terrain with the brake engaged, so you can't just stomp on the brakes without thinking it through a bit. There is a definite brake bias on the right side, so if you are going down the road at full speed and need to brake suddenly, the tractor pulls to the right, so you need to steer left to keep things straight. I have been meaning to ask the dealer about this, perhaps I am missing something...

Another quirk is that the F N R shuttle lever has to be in an exact correct position in order to start the tractor. This is probably just an adjustment that needs doing, however I am used to it now.

I was used to having steps on both sides of the tractor, this only has steps on the left side. I find myself hoisting myself up if I'm too lazy to walk to the other side. The loader joystick is somewhat in the way, but it's easily passable since I'm on the slimmer side.

Needs a drink holder and a bigger toolbox, both easily solved.

Other than that, no major gripes, it does what it's supposed to do. I'm probably under-using it a bit right now, but I bought it with the future in mind as I get into more ag oriented work. Right now it gets used to feed the animals on our farm, pull the water wagon, brush hog, and move stuff around the yard with the pallet fork attachment. Also tilled, disced and cultivated our half-acre garden with it, kind of a big tractor for those tasks but it was nice to have the extra power.

Overall I think the 2600 series are a great value, if you need more of a entry-level farm or utility tractor as opposed to a compact. I haven't been able to look at the others in the series closely though, just basing it on what I see with the 2635.

 

[catskinner]

Thanks for the update, I'll look up your other thread. Nothing like overkill when doing a garden, I used a 3 16 plow for my little 30'X50' garden. It might be to much for what I need to, I think the control layout was quite nice. Was the 1533 a hydro or gear?

 

[mack101]

1533 was a gear model. Was a great little tractor. When I bought my property the only thing I knew for sure I would be doing was cutting grass, but I got the biggest tractor I could afford at the time. Turns out it was perfect for getting alot of work on the property done, but at the end of the day I needed an ag tractor so had to trade it in.

 

[jeepcj7]

Great tractor - I've had the opportunity to rack up a few hours on one and really enjoyed how it performed.

 

[mack101]

Hi guys,

Thought I would provide an update on the 2635. I had it for nearly a year, and due a need for some more equipment (ie another tractor, smaller) I had to get rid of it to make some space for another one. I had known I was going to be getting rid of it for a couple months now, but since then I have run into a few more issues with it, some minor, one pretty major. It will be good to hear from other 2635 owners as well.

Some minor issues - as things froze up, so did the parking brake cables. Water can get into the cable assembly and freeze, rendering the parking brake stuck. This happen even with the canopy on, which should divert most of the direct water. However it could have also come from power washing, and the water sitting in there. I never got a chance to deal with it.

Major issues - A couple weeks ago I started up the tractor one morning to let it warm up. Went into the office for 10 minutes, came out, tractor wasn't running. WTH? Tried starting, couldn't get it going. After having the tech look at it, they diagnosed it as a faulty starter, and replaced it under warranty. Fine.

A couple weeks ago before the starter went, some oil was spewing out the exhaust, enough to drip down and cause a bit of a mess. There was also quite a bit of dark smoke when on the throttle, WAY more then normal. At that point I shut the tractor down and gave it a break. Next day it seemed to work fine, normal color out the exhaust, no oil.

Fast forward a couple weeks, I take the tractor out (after 10 minute warm up) to plow and as I'm going down the driveway oil is spewing from the exhaust, and not just a little. It was all over my leg, my face and the tractor. Park it and call the service guy. Pokes around a bit, says "bad turbo, needs to be replaced".

So, in a year, an alternator, starter and turbo have gone. Not good. Thankfully it's still under warranty, and will be for whomever buys it for another year. I'm not sure what a turbo replacement costs, going to try and find out though. The installation is simple, it's not like they need to split the tractor or anything, it's just 4 bolts.

Anyways, that's the update. It is a great tractor, just having these issues is not good for the long term viability of ownership outside of warranty. As I said, it would be good to hear from others on their experiences.

I replaced the 2635 with a 390 - great tractor. This one needs a ton of TLC but the bones are solid. It has a 4 cylinder Perkins, naturally aspirated, makes 80hp. Made in England. I'll post up some pics when I take some.

 

[MasseyWV]

So, in a year, an alternator, starter and turbo have gone. Not good.

having these issues is not good for the long term viability of ownership outside of warranty.

They don't make them like they used to. :confused2:

 

[WilliamBos]

They don't make them like they used to. :confused2:

That series is built in India, not sure I would ever buy one. The 4600 series would be a great alternative. Built in Japan by Iseki, with a SISU engine, or a 5600 .

 

[catskinner]

How many hours did you have on it when the turbo went? Seems like a year iskinda quick.

 

[mack101]

How many hours did you have on it when the turbo went? Seems like a year iskinda quick.

205 hours.

 

[SDT]

That series is built in India, not sure I would ever buy one. The 4600 series would be a great alternative. Built in Japan by Iseki, with a SISU engine, or a 5600 .

I believe that the 2600 series is built in Brasil.

I'll check my 2635 later today.

SDT

 

[Catfish Man]

The current ones are being built in India

 

[WilliamBos]

I believe that the 2600 series is built in Brasil.

I'll check my 2635 later today.

SDT

The 2600HD is built in Brazil, and are being replaced by the 4600 series. The 2600 series is India built, and I often wonder if they will add more models to the 4600 and discontinue the India built tractors.

 

[7879fordman]

I'm fixing to push the button on a 2013 2635 4x4 with loader . Am I messing up

 

[Catfish Man]

I'm fixing to push the button on a 2013 2635 4x4 with loader . Am I messing up

If you have a good dealer then you are not messing up.

Pre-delivery inspection is critical on the 2600's,
make sure they check all the bolts