mf 461 and 563 best tractor in the world

ropinghorns · Apr 26, 2009

I love this powerhouse. Have had both and they are alike with a number change for some reason. Can do all I want done and more. What do you think about yours?

DIRTROAD · Apr 26, 2009

I don't know yet. I Am looking to buy a 583 4x4 while the finance rates are 0%. It is good to here that you are happy with the 563 though. I need to replace a tired old 383, hopefully I can find what I am looking for on a lot.

Farmwithjunk · Apr 27, 2009

I own a pair of 583's used in a commercial mowing business. They have been VERY reliable tractors and my operators seem to like them. No complaints on my part. A LOT of tractor for the buck compared to other brands.

DIRTROAD · Apr 27, 2009

That's good to hear. I hope to get one before their incentives run out. I've been looking at them for over a year now, I just don't like to get in a hurry.

ropinghorns · Jan 18, 2011

If they put a cab on it, I would look no further. But now the model no. has changed and I think they will be available in a cab 65hp. Is it the 2600 series?

the6shooter · Jan 18, 2011

Allways liked the 573, just too much for me to tow around. love the platform,
it's large enough to build a small house on. lol
david

RustyNance · Jan 23, 2011

Got a 573 and love it so far. Of course anything is better than the 50 horse farmtrac I had. The bigger 573 burns less fuel than the 555 farmtrac. Only had it a few months now. Guess we will see how it does next hay season.

sawtooth · Jul 23, 2012

RustyNance said:
Got a 573 and love it so far. Of course anything is better than the 50 horse farmtrac I had. The bigger 573 burns less fuel than the 555 farmtrac. Only had it a few months now. Guess we will see how it does next hay season.

I have a 461 and its a beast. I absolutly love this tractor but i have one issue im trying to resolve. Currently it slowly overheats when heavy brush hogging. We have replaced pump etc but stll have issue. Trying to determine next what to do. Radiator is very clean.

sawtooth · Jun 30, 2013

sawtooth said:
I have a 461 and its a beast. I absolutly love this tractor but i have one issue im trying to resolve. Currently it slowly overheats when heavy brush hogging. We have replaced pump etc but stll have issue. Trying to determine next what to do. Radiator is very clean.

Was just a bad thermostat. The original was 1/2 plastic and had feel appart. New one is all metal and tractor runs like a beast. Very heavy duty and huge amounts of low end torque. Both of these attributes is what new tractors like Kubota. This tractor reminds me of the old school big bore tractors of the past. But has mwfd and shuttle.