Old MF Experts

[flusher]

Hello all,

I recently purchased an old farm and along with it came some old farm equipment.

What I am inquiring about is a MF 180. It appears to be a a diesel, has the shift on the dash to the right of the wheel. I found what might be the ID numbers on the frame sort of under the seat (897-719-M2).

I am just looking for some general info year, what all levers do ect, and if there are other reference sites out there. Also any good sources for parts ect as I may have to do a little fixin up.

I will try to attach some pictures.

TIA,

Brandon

Looks like your 180 has a homemade box for front end weights. I need to add more weight to my MF-135 to do a little ripping and discing. I'll see if I could use this idea on the 135.

 

[BrandonEvans]

Thanks for the info. That is good news.

 

[Farmwithjunk]

Looks like your 180 has a homemade box for front end weights. I need to add more weight to my MF-135 to do a little ripping and discing. I'll see if I could use this idea on the 135.

A "rock box" on the front end is handy at times, but tends to get in the way at other times. Another way to add a few pounds to a front end is to fill front tires with fluid like you would rear tires. On a 135, the front end will tend to wear quickly with a good bit of added weight. Fluid in the tires and/or front wheel weights don't ELIMINATE that wear, but will lessen the effects somewhat. (front hubs/axle not directly carrying the weight)

 

[BrandonEvans]

Was up mowing last week and I remembered to look under the steering wheel for the VIN on the old girl. It is: 9A 38206. Not sure what you can tell from this but?

Also I have down what most of the controls are but on the left of the dash there is a lever that I have no idea what it does. It moves forward and back and is currently in the back postition (closest to the seat). Under it is the lever to release the steering wheel up and back adjustment (moves right and left).

The old girl has been working pretty well. I now have about 3 or 4 hours mowing down small fields and around the old barns. (some of these areas have not been mowed for 5+ years...jaggers and small brush 8 feet deep!)

Thanks again for all your help.

Brandon

 

[flusher]

Was up mowing last week and I remembered to look under the steering wheel for the VIN on the old girl. It is: 9A 38206. Not sure what you can tell from this but?

Also I have down what most of the controls are but on the left of the dash there is a lever that I have no idea what it does. It moves forward and back and is currently in the back postition (closest to the seat). Under it is the lever to release the steering wheel up and back adjustment (moves right and left).

The old girl has been working pretty well. I now have about 3 or 4 hours mowing down small fields and around the old barns. (some of these areas have not been mowed for 5+ years...jaggers and small brush 8 feet deep!)

Thanks again for all your help.

Brandon

That serial # corresponds to a 1967 model, possibly late 1967, according to the Tractor Blue Book.

Farmwithjunk will have the definitive info.

 

[BrandonEvans]

Hello All:

Anyone in the North Pittsburgh or nearby area that would be intersted in purchasing my 180. It is as in these pictures just another year of being outside. Ran it for several hours last fall with the brushhog which is included in the sale.

If anyone is interested or questions you can email me at brandonmillerevans@hotmail.com

Thanks,

Brandon

 

[D7E]

You have a good eye. It is a Field Boss 2 - 105. I told the old owners to keep that and sell on thier own. It was too big for me to worry about.

There are also two old Fordson Majors which I may end up stuck with. Not sure if they have any value. Also an old John Deere 40EB combine that I may also get stuck with if. Not sure if it has any value as well.

Pics attached on the Fordsons and JD. If anyone may be interested in these let me know and if I end up with them I can get back to you. BTW, these are located in the Mercer, Pa area.

Brandon

If you were closer to me i would be throwing my cheque-book at you .
I have 2 running gas majors and 2 running diesel majors and a grave yard of carcasses ,You know how hard it is to find fenders and i would give $600 for any diesel engine with a good pump and block and front grilles and original headlamps ..Ooooh i could go on , I play with fordsons like some people collect vintage JD's and i have a wonderful project right now of a 1956 major with a CAT 3208 V8 210hp but it's going to be "understated" and original looking , i need 2 hoods to weld together and another front axle and 2 sets of good fenders and some original headlamps .
Any major that will run here makes 2-4000 and wreckers want 1000 for a carcass with no motor and if i could find a 6 cyl ford engine ....?

MY God on a second look.....They are all diesel ,Hoods are good ,Many good fenders,And front shrouds ,If you had one that had the "Real" castiron front wheels (not 750/16) the wheels the british ones had i might take a little trip ..Very nice pics...Thank you ?