Pimp my Massey: New GC1723EB

[polarred21]

Finally joined the club! Been reading here for over 10 years so somewhat up to date on these models, I pick it up on Thursday.

Will be used on 3 different properties, all about 1.5 acres with one being lakefront with a decent slope down to the water. Many projects planned and will be used for mowing.

Here is my immediate list of needs and wants. Any suggestions or critiques are all welcomed! I will post pics of progress.

Grapple
Narrowed down to these 2, right now the Catawba is top of my list for price, weight, quality, and location.
Catawba 54" Rake
Homestead 54" Root

Third Function Kit
More than one dealer said they use WR Long. I will be installing it myself. Is this the best one?
Can't find an install video for this tractor. Sixteen years hydraulic experience from previous career, but still looking for tips.

Weld On Bucket Hooks - ordered.

Hydrostatic Fan Filter Guard - ordered.

Front Brush Guard
I am really disappointed that no one is making these for these GCs as compared to the BXs.
I can fab one myself but would pay for the right one. Maybe just need to market one that will pimp out this front end.

Arm Rests
From an old thread here, did anyone verify that these are the same ones from AGCO?

Wheel Spacers
54" MMM so I know I am limited. Will be used on hilly terrain so need all the help I can get.
Back tires will be filled. Will 2" work with the 54" MMM?

Service Manual
Maybe the dealer can help me not sure, I just want one. If this available on line?

Factory Parts On Line Source
I will use the dealer as much as I can, but what sources have you used with success?

 

[5030]

Are you one of those people who have the dingleberry balls hanging from your headliner in your car as well? Ultimate 'pimp'.....

 

[polarred21]

Are you one of those people who have the dingleberry balls hanging from your headliner in your car as well? Ultimate 'pimp'.....

Not me man, but everyone has watched the show "Pimp My Ride" right

 

[Dmacleo]

service manual

AGCO Technical Publications: Massey Ferguson Tractors-Compact GC1723E / GC1725M Compact Tractor Service Manual Assembly (includes binder) English (EN) (This is a top level assembly)

www.agcopubs.com

 

[WranglerX]

Personally.... Bolt On Hooks, not questionable quality from Amazon....

Home - BoltOnHooks LLC

Bolt-On Hooks and other accessories for compact tractors. KBOH Hooks. KBOH-USA. USA hooks. Forged in the USA

www.boltonhooks.com

Wheel spacers...Probably don't need to fill rear tires, does not add that much, BUT you do have BH for "ballast"....

Bro-Tek

Welcome to Bro-Tek! We make some of the best tractor accessories available. Learn about our high quality offerings on our product pages, or see what fits your tractor.

bro-tek.com

Factory Parts...

AGCOUS Site

Need parts for your AGCO equipment? Find thousands of genuine AGCO parts for all AGCO brands, including Massey Ferguson, Challenger, Fendt and more. Shop now!

parts.agcocorp.com

 

[dicktill]

service manual

AGCO Technical Publications: Massey Ferguson Tractors-Compact GC1723E / GC1725M Compact Tractor Service Manual Assembly (includes binder) English (EN) (This is a top level assembly)

www.agcopubs.com

Welcome to the club @polarred21.

I didn't bother to right now, but the service manual that Dave linked to is also available for less than half that amount without the 3-ring binder.

Also, the parts link that @WranglerX posted has been down (for me at least) for 2-3 weeks; hopefully will be back up again soon.

 

[WranglerX]

Welcome to the club @polarred21.

I didn't bother to right now, but the service manual that Dave linked to is also available for less than half that amount without the 3-ring binder.

Also, the parts link that @WranglerX posted has been down (for me at least) for 2-3 weeks; hopefully will be back up again soon.

Was just on it this morning.... Check your bookmarks....

 

[tacticalturnip]

Broken Anvil Metalworks has a brush guard for your machine.

Massey – Broken Anvil Metalworks

brokenanvilmetalworks.com

 

[dicktill]

Was just on it this morning.... Check your bookmarks....

Thanks. Wow just tried again and got "HTTP Status 400 – Bad Request" again. And I have been trying to get into it by doing a search for "AGCO parts" and then using that link; same result. Even tried using the link you posted just now, and as soon as I choose US and English and click on open my account it gets me the same error message.

However, I just tried Canada, and I was able to get in, and then change to US. Damned computers!

Anyway, thanks and let's take this discussion elsewhere if necessary so we don't steal @polarred21's thunder. : )

 

[Dmacleo]

Welcome to the club @polarred21.

I didn't bother to right now, but the service manual that Dave linked to is also available for less than half that amount without the 3-ring binder.

Also, the parts link that @WranglerX posted has been down (for me at least) for 2-3 weeks; hopefully will be back up again soon.

yeah that was main page w/ everything and links to separate items, posted that way on purpose.
I've bought pdf stuff for mine, in retrospect I should have paid for binder style and just provided my own binder. oh well live and learn.

on wheel spacers I have used these on my GC2400 and neighbors GC1725MB, GC1723 would be the same.

Amazon.com