New Massey 4608

[Dewbie]

Finally finalized everything and got my new 4608 Friday afternoon. It wouldn't fit on my trailer and dealer said it'd be monday before he could deliver so I just drove it home. 6mile ride wasn't to bad. It doesn't ride like a caddy lol. I've put 6 hrs on it so far mainly skidding logs clearing a spot for the new barn because the old barn isn't tall enough. Taking some getting use to the hydro shuttle shift after mainly using a hydrostat. So far it's handled everything I've thrown at it and it makes short work of things compared to the old L3200hst.

Thanks again to all of those that helped me on my decision. I believe Massey was the best pick and the fact of no DPF is awesome.

 

[moparmaga]

Beautiful Tractor, that is what mine wants to be when it grows up.

How do you like the AgcoPower engine so far?

 

[Dewbie]

Beautiful Tractor, that is what mine wants to be when it grows up.

How do you like the AgcoPower engine so far?

Hard to say but so far it is great. Starts easy. Only time will tell. Some folks said it was really loud. Its louder than the Kubota M7060 but to me isn't any louder than normal. Its no louder than my old l3200.

I was looking at the 2600 series but there was only about 3k price difference and I'd rather pay the extra 3k for the 12x12 trans, extra 6 gpm hydraulics, extra remote, 540/1000 pto, added weight, and I know there's more but can't think of them off the top of my head. I do miss the compact size of the l3300 but I know after some more seat time I'll be use to the full size and wont miss the compact size. I was so limited with that l3200.

 

[TSO]

Good choice, the 46xx series is built by Iseki, and much, much nicer than the 26xx series. Nice looking tractor!

 

[Dewbie]

Good choice, the 46xx series is built by Iseki, and much, much nicer than the 26xx series. Nice looking tractor!

If I remember right I think the 2600s where the models that almost scared me away from Massey..seemed like lots of people complaining and having problems. I couldn't find any complaints on the 4600s and everyone says they're made by iseki in Japan vs 2600s r made in I wanna say china..correct me if I'm wrong I can't remember off the top of my head. I wanted to call in sick at work today so I could have some more seat time!

 

[TSO]

If I remember right I think the 2600s where the models that almost scared me away from Massey..seemed like lots of people complaining and having problems. I couldn't find any complaints on the 4600s and everyone says they're made by iseki in Japan vs 2600s r made in I wanna say china..correct me if I'm wrong I can't remember off the top of my head. I wanted to call in sick at work today so I could have some more seat time!

I believe Brazil. Yeah, Iseki builds my Massey's too, and they've been fantastic.

 

[Dewbie]

I believe Brazil. Yeah, Iseki builds my Massey's too, and they've been fantastic.

Yup I do believe you're right it's Brazil. I have a friend that has a 1600 series..wanna say 1643..he's owned for about 5 years. Had one issue out of the 4wd but dealer fixed it and he hasn't had a problem since. He says he wouldn't trade his for nothing...except for a cab tractor..his old age has him thinking twice about that open platform. I'm sure 30+ years from now when I get retirement age I'll regret not having a cab to but as of right now I'm happy with the open platform

 

[foreman Etexas]

Looks good,Congrats...

 

[jsftractors]

The 2600s are built in India by an organization much bigger than Iseki. Granted the 2600s are basically a 60 year update of the Ford 8N, they are of better quality than the 4600s. In the 4600 case, you truly get what you pay for compared to the other manufacturers.

 

[TSO]

The 2600s are built in India by an organization much bigger than Iseki. Granted the 2600s are basically a 60 year update of the Ford 8N, they are of better quality than the 4600s. In the 4600 case, you truly get what you pay for compared to the other manufacturers.

Both TAFE and Iseki have apparently been building tractors since 1961... and both have pretty extensive building experience. I've seen plenty of complaints about the 26xx series, both directly from folks and from various readings online. I've read about people nearly swearing off Massey because of the 26xx tractors. Please explain how the 2600's are better than the 4600's. What do you mean about "you get what you pay for" with the 4600's ...? Not trying to argue with you ... just curious as to your statement.

 

[jsftractors]

TAFE has made great strides in recent years, don't disagree in years past there were issues. Keep in mind the 2600HD tractors were not TAFE built so we can't lump those issues into the smaller TAFE 2600s. The 4600s.....transmission quality and reliability, inability to resolve the steering issues, common rail fuel delivery issues, false error codes resulting in the tractors not starting, etc.. It seems fairly obvious Massey priced these units below competitors for a reason and to do so had relax on cost and quality. If you search units for sale it's interesting how many 4600s with 500-750 hours or less are out there in the market.

 

[TSO]

TAFE has made great strides in recent years, don't disagree in years past there were issues. Keep in mind the 2600HD tractors were not TAFE built so we can't lump those issues into the smaller TAFE 2600s. The 4600s.....transmission quality and reliability, inability to resolve the steering issues, common rail fuel delivery issues, false error codes resulting in the tractors not starting, etc.. It seems fairly obvious Massey priced these units below competitors for a reason and to do so had relax on cost and quality. If you search units for sale it's interesting how many 4600s with 500-750 hours or less are out there in the market.

I hadn't been hearing about transmission quality or reliability issues... could you elaborate? I had heard about the Fuel Delivery issues and computer issues, and read that it was a Mitsubishi problem related to programming. I had read that the steering issue was the relief setting on the hydrostatic power steering and a fix was already worked out (is that correct?)

 

[Dewbie]

Quick search on tractor house of 2014 and older 4608, m7040, m7060, 5075e..4608 had less used for sale..John Deere having the most so by your logic John Deere sucks worse than Massey or Kubota.

Can you point me in the direction to these claims of people having issues with the 4608? I searched and can't find anything. I've found pleanty on the 2600 series which made me not even look at Massey when I first started looking for a new tractor.

And Massey isn't cheaper than Kubota. To begin with Kubota was about 3k less than Massey. John Deere was about 4k more than Massey. I'd have to say the major brand where all within about a 5k price difference. I priced Kubota Massey case new Holland and John deere

 

[jsftractors]

It has to be looked at as a percentage sold versus number for sale, not the number currently listed for sale on tractorhouse. Plenty more JD and Kubota sold than MF. The 4600 has an AGCO power engine, not a Mitsubishi.

 

[TSO]

The 4600 has an AGCO power engine, not a Mitsubishi.

My mistake ... I had read about a programming issue but it was in the 17xx series. But, I had not heard of any of those issues on the 46xx series.

 

[Dewbie]

I might eat my words one day..that being said.. I believe the 4608 will give me many trouble free hours but if it doesn't I firmly believe my dealer will back me up best he can..something I didn't feel I'd get from the other dealers I talked to and a few I've dealt with in the past. If I have any problems I'll be sure to post them.

 

[timberjackrob]

over 500 hours on 4610 no issues with codes or steering or anything else for that matter.my neighbor has one too and hasn't had any problems either.i think you will be happy with your tractor dewbie

 

[foreman Etexas]

It has to be looked at as a percentage sold versus number for sale, not the number currently listed for sale on tractorhouse. Plenty more JD and Kubota sold than MF. The 4600 has an AGCO power engine, not a Mitsubishi.

You tell him to look how many are for sale on internet,he does,then when he comes back you tell him oh you gotta look at how many was sold too. Who has those numbers you? You have number every 4600 that has sold and then is for sale between 500-700hrs? It's BS,if you ask me can't go off **** guesstimating.I know someone that has every brand and all has had something,JD has had more recalls,cause I have to haul his tractor for him. You will find lots of 100 to 200hrs JD 50** tractors for sale on internet. A lot of low hour tractors are lease/rentals/dealer demos units on internet.How can you say every 4600 series tractor that is for sale between 500 and 700hrs is cause they have had an issue.My brother has the Mahindra 8560 and I rarely find one up for sale,I guess it's the best tractor out there,cause in there commercials they are the number 1 in sales.

 

[timberjackrob]

Well said Etexas!!!

 

[bushhog28]

TAFE has made great strides in recent years, don't disagree in years past there were issues. Keep in mind the 2600HD tractors were not TAFE built so we can't lump those issues into the smaller TAFE 2600s. The 4600s.....transmission quality and reliability, inability to resolve the steering issues, common rail fuel delivery issues, false error codes resulting in the tractors not starting, etc.. It seems fairly obvious Massey priced these units below competitors for a reason and to do so had relax on cost and quality. If you search units for sale it's interesting how many 4600s with 500-750 hours or less are out there in the market.

Im trading my 5085e deere in cause its a pos! 60 hours. Add that to your sold list. Cant see how anyones massey could be worse. If i had a 4600 i bet id still have it.