MF site has the 1526

TailDragon · Feb 19, 2012

Looked at one before getting a 1529, the step on the 1526 moved under my weight and the floor felt flimsy.(weight 245) In contrast the 1529 is very solid.

Mike476 · Feb 19, 2012

TailDragon said:
Looked at one before getting a 1529, the step on the 1526 moved under my weight and the floor felt flimsy.(weight 245) In contrast the 1529 is very solid.

Did you get a chance to try the loader or drive it around the lot at all?

mguitas · Feb 19, 2012

:welcome:aboard tail dragon, the 1526 is a big as my 1423 in picture. The 1423 is anything but flimsy.

TailDragon · Feb 19, 2012

Just sat on it, was not cramped. Liked the specs on the 1529 loader much better. It was the first Massey that felt a little flimsy to me. Told my salesman about it, he checked and was surprised also. Have a GC2300 for smaller stuff, that the floor pan seems stouter. On paper the 1526 looked like a good upgrade for the GC2300. The only thing I did not like is the lack of a glow plug indicator on either.

Mike476 · Feb 20, 2012

Interesting, I'm in the 6' and 240 pound range myself, wouldn't like the feeling of having to be careful getting on or off a machine. Strikes me as strange, has nothing to do with how well engineered the parts that matter are (you hope) but can certainly leave you wondering if stepping on to the machine gives you cause for concern.

radrock · Mar 20, 2012

Well guys. I am going to look at a MF 1526 tomorrow. It's a toss up between that and a GC2600. The dealer has several GC models. Only one 1526. I might have a 1215 for sale haha

radrock · Mar 21, 2012

Well guys. I did go look and drive that MF 1526 today. It is a sweet machine for sure. I like the hydro throttle working together. It was bigger than I thought looking at the pictures. I have a problem if I was to buy one cause my box blade and finish mower is 48 inches. Tire to tire width was 53" so I'd have to replace those. As shown by someone in this thread the deck did give under me when getting on. My little 1215 is metal deck and metal fenders and they are bolted together. This has fiberglass fenders. Therefore can't or shouldn't be bolted together. I did get the price down to $15025 but found out that it did not have a mid PTO. That is now an option kit in the form of $845. Any dealers here know of anything different let us know! No offense to you GC owners but I tested a GC 2600 while there too. He had a bunch of those. In fact he had a lot of everything. I loved to see all that red. Got sidetracked. But the GC was like riding on a riding law mower after the 1526. That cushion seat was real nice too! I know that the GC would probably do everything I do nowadays but I'm torn as to what to do now. Hope this wasn't too long
george

WilliamBos · Mar 22, 2012

radrock said:
Well guys. I did go look and drive that MF 1526 today. It is a sweet machine for sure. I like the hydro throttle working together. It was bigger than I thought looking at the pictures. I have a problem if I was to buy one cause my box blade and finish mower is 48 inches. Tire to tire width was 53" so I'd have to replace those. As shown by someone in this thread the deck did give under me when getting on. My little 1215 is metal deck and metal fenders and they are bolted together. This has fiberglass fenders. Therefore can't or shouldn't be bolted together. I did get the price down to $15025 but found out that it did not have a mid PTO. That is now an option kit in the form of $845. Any dealers here know of anything different let us know! No offense to you GC owners but I tested a GC 2600 while there too. He had a bunch of those. In fact he had a lot of everything. I loved to see all that red. Got sidetracked. But the GC was like riding on a riding law mower after the 1526. That cushion seat was real nice too! I know that the GC would probably do everything I do nowadays but I'm torn as to what to do now. Hope this wasn't too long
george

Thanks for the review George! Will pass this info on...

Get them to add a set of steps. Trading your rear mower for a wider rear mower will be cheaper than a MMM. BTDT!