What have a bought!

[ap121]

Hey all, I'm new to the forum and excited to learn all about my newest purchase!
This beast came with a parcel of 80-Acres me and my partner just purchased, I have no idea what model or year it is so I'm hoping you knowledgeable people might be able to point me in the right direction!

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Previous owner said it wasn't your everyday MF 135 but a MF built specifically for loader use.. no idea if he was pulling my leg or not?
I've posted as many pictures as I could take as I have no idea about the machine, I'd like to give it a good service before putting it into action so is anyone able to point me in the direction of a workshop manual for it?
It's got two leaking bucket tilt rams, the lift pair seem fine. Need to figure out where to fill the hydraulic fluid.. Also has a flat tyre on the front right.. I was told I could pop on a regular 4X4 tyre as its a standard size (7.50x16 8-Ply), is this true? I did notice the original tyres say "Nylon" on them? Will any old tyre shop be able to fit this new tyre for me? Also am I able to run a slasher with this tractor? It has a massive counter balance on the back and I have no idea if it has PTO or not.. Unfortunaly the previous owner filled the counter balance with concrete so that going to take a little effort getting off..

I appreciate any and all help I can get with this! I'm eager to learn as much as possible!

 

[cglaser104]

Looks like maybe an old MF 205 industrial? Does it have a Perkins diesel in it? A continental gas motor?

 

[Wagtail]

G'day Cobber and welcome to TBN from Tassie.

Enjoy the site... and this site may be of assistance: TractorData.com - Massey Ferguson industrial tractors sorted by model

 

[groundcover]

Looks like he was telling you the truth ! It's an 'industrial' was set up with the loader. Should have the Perkins diesel. Should have pto and a two stage clutch, push the petal half way movement stops pto doesn't. Replace the fan belt while you're at it. Might as well get a set of front tractor tires , the loaders give them a workout !
Sounds like exciting times ! With a little love that old girl will be running years after the new tractors have given up .

 

[ap121]

Looks like maybe an old MF 205 industrial? Does it have a Perkins diesel in it? A continental gas motor?

Yes it's got a Perkins Diesel as it's printed on the side of the motor!

Looks like he was telling you the truth ! It's an 'industrial' was set up with the loader. Should have the Perkins diesel. Should have pto and a two stage clutch, push the petal half way movement stops pto doesn't. Replace the fan belt while you're at it. Might as well get a set of front tractor tires , the loaders give them a workout !
Sounds like exciting times ! With a little love that old girl will be running years after the new tractors have given up .

Okay so from the pictures on tractordata it sure is close to the Industrial 205 on their website, that gives me something to try and track down a workshop manual for it!
and thanks for the tip on the tyres, I've found a good looking option here: NEW 8 Ply TRACTOR TYRE 75-16 R1 WHOLESALERS 75x16 R1 Tractor 7.5-16 | eBay
I will be out on the property this weekend so I will test the two stage clutch and see if I can jam a camera in behind the counter balance to view the movement of the PTO.