why no MF recommendations?

bandit67 · Aug 25, 2004

Although Case IH machines under 25hp come in with a Farmall badge, and are marketed as a "Farmall", they still have Case IH decals plastered all over the machine and implements. The brochures also are Case IH Farmall. In fact, all the Case IH subs and CUTs up to 55hp are marketed as Case IH Farmall machines. There is no distinction between the under 25 hp machines and the 25-55 hp machines as far as the brand and name go - they are all Case IH Farmall.

Varmintmist · Aug 25, 2004

The only reason I havent looked at Massey, is I cant find one to look at. There is a Massey dealer that I stopped at, he deals in commericial road brushing, articulated brushog, county DOT stuff, ONLY. The only 2 other Massey dealers even close are still a long way off and have a total of 1 under 70 hp tractor between them according to their sites.

I would have no problem looking at Massey, if I could locate a CUT Massey dealer. Hmm, maybe I'll open a dealership /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

KiotiJohn · Aug 25, 2004

( OK, John. Let us in on some of the places if any are where we can read them. )
I think it's a little hard to go over about 15 years of things I've read and give you names. I doubt you or anyone else would do that easily.
Since the original poster was wondering why there wasn't much about MF in this forum, I was offering up a possible reason that came from YEARS of reading.
My brother has an Iseki Massey that is pretty good. The ergonomics leave something to be desired, but it's a strong and reliable tractor, 25HP if I remember right.
I'm actually surprised that more Masseys are not seen around as I grew up having a healthy respect for them, and thought they were probably right up there with John Deere in most areas. I guess all things change. John

DaveinVa · Aug 25, 2004

GaryS,

Nice looking tractor you have. The bush hog did a good job on the field behind it.

I had a Massey 240S for many years. Bought it brand new from a local dealer. Great tractor. Very dependable and heavily built. Perkins engine was very strong. Always had enough torque to overcome the emergency brake that I would leave on because of no idiot light on dash! /forums/images/graemlins/shocked.gif First tractor I had with a horn. Great safety device. I traded because I needed a larger capacity hydraulic pump to run a 4 in 1 bucket.

Dave

gsganzer · Aug 25, 2004

I think the other posters have covered most of the points. I think MF has mostly focused it's marketing on the agricultural industry. Most of their tractors seem to be geared towards the needs of farming, orchards etc. I think they've realized (as have many other manufacturers) that they've been missing out on the market that Kubota cornered, weekend farmers with disposable income and compact utility tractors. It'll take awhile before the new marketing efforts show results and the MF trademark becomes associated with "non-ag" product lines.

Before I bought my Kubota sub-compact, I tried finding a MF GC2300 for comparison. They were tough to find and when I finally did find one, the dealer wasn't very knowledgeable about it. I felt more comfortable going with the Kubota proven sub-compact versus a new entry into the market.

JerryG · Aug 25, 2004

The ergonomics leave something to be desired 
What is it that you don't like?

KiotiJohn · Aug 25, 2004

( The ergonomics leave something to be desired
What is it that you don't like? )
Didn't like the location of things. It felt as though I were closed in. The seat was just so so as well and I didn't feel all that comfortable on it, but I'd probably get used to it if I had to use it all the time. Probably a minor issue really as we all seem to adjust to these things. It's a good puller and handles 5' implements well. There is no loader for it, so I couldn't comment on how it would handle one, but 3pt. stuff is good. John

MicroPilot · Aug 25, 2004

( The ergonomics leave something to be desired 
What is it that you don't like? )

On the 1250 I've used the range and gear shift levers are too short, and too low. Because of this when the levers are in their lower inboard positions they interefere with my legs when using the throttle peddle and clutch. Don't like the fuel fill being high and between the SMV and seat.

JerryG · Aug 25, 2004

Don't like the fuel fill being high and between the SMV and seat.
That is one of the things that I like the best. I fuel up using a overhead fuel tank. I don't have to even get off the tractor to fuel it up.

KiotiJohn · Aug 25, 2004

( I fuel up using a overhead fuel tank. I don't have to even get off the tractor to fuel it up. )
That's a cool idea. I have to lift up and hold to fill my CK20 tank which is fairly high behind the seat as well.
Maybe I should build a drum holder and make a setup to do the same thing you do. I could then just move a hose over and deliver through my Mr. Funnel to make sure it's clean and water free. John