The Official Farming Thread...

[jakethesnake]

So it was sprinkling outside just enough to make the stalks slick. Headed to truck with a big bin full. Machine was new to me. Got close to the ditch so I turned away. Back wheels walked in the ditch. Instead of just continuing forward and letting her keep pulling. I stopped and tried to back up. If it was dry it wouldn’t have happened but still incredibly stupid. More stupid than anything. That machine could drag that back axel out of anything. I just geeked.

I’m the one in the green hat Hard left in the pic.

 

[hoskvarna]

Yep it’s good too see your doing some proper farming Jake
We all have had the same capers

Yes we have……………


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[Boomer2230]

yours looks nice and tidy and you have the rounded mudguards
I got square mudguards on mine and smaller wheels
Looks like you got 11x32 back wheels

We have the cab top, front bush guard and a front loader for it also, but they are not on it right now, might put them on in the fall

 

[JimBear]

Here’s my niece & nephew using bales for tackling dummies today. I showed them how it was done. @Dub11 posted the vid for me in another thread.

It was a good day, my dad drove, both of my brothers were there, 3 nieces, nephew & a cousin. We only had about 500 bales & it wasn’t too hot.

 

[farminkarman]

Finished my new cow pasture fence on Sunday afternoon. Cows finally figured out how to get to the pasture yesterday afternoon. The smart ones found the shade right away.

 

[Boomer2230]

Well I think the old girl is down for a bit, was chipping brush today and we noticed a bit of oil on the grass after lunch. She sprung a leak out the backside of the engine, oil was dropping out of the bottom of the bell housing. I don't think that oil should be there. Glad I found it when I did before any real damage happened.

 

[hoskvarna]

Well I think the old girl is down for a bit, was chipping brush today and we noticed a bit of oil on the grass after lunch. She sprung a leak out the backside of the engine, oil was dropping out of the bottom of the bell housing. I don't think that oil should be there. Glad I found it when I did before any real damage happened.

Not unless it’s a hydraulic clutch. Lol
Rear main suspect [emoji15]


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[Boomer2230]

Not unless it’s a hydraulic clutch. Lol
Rear main suspect [emoji15]


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Yup, I'm thinking the rear main seal went.

 

[Steve]

We are looking at getting a brand new MF 2607H.

Thoughts?

 

[JimBear]

I have never been around them but the folks I talked to that own the newer Massey’s really like them.
If you have a solid dealer close by that’s worth a lot.

What kind of warranty are they offering?

 

[hoskvarna]

We are looking at getting a brand new MF 2607H.

Thoughts?

I’m a Massey guy but only up to late 80’s
Don’t like newer stuff with all those electronics
Can’t help ya


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[Steve]

I have never been around them but the folks I talked to that own the newer Massey’s really like them.
If you have a solid dealer close by that’s worth a lot.

What kind of warranty are they offering?

Real good dealer close. That's what is turning me on to it. Things that bother me are the Loader specs are kinda low for what I think a 75hp tractor should have. Also the tractor is made in India by TAFE from what I have read.

 

[Lnk]

I’m a Massey guy but only up to late 80’s
Don’t like newer stuff with all those electronics
Can’t help ya


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Totally agree on the electronics. Great when it all works right, not so much when it don't. Warranties don't last forever either. I am not out anything if my stuff breaks either, so a guy with a crop in need of harvesting can't wait to fix an old tractor either.

 

[hoskvarna]

Totally agree on the electronics. Great when it all works right, not so much when it don't. Warranties don't last forever either. I am not out anything if my stuff breaks either, so a guy with a crop in need of harvesting can't wait to fix an old tractor either.

But you don’t need a laptop to tell you what’s wrong or to fix it


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[Steve]

Totally agree on the electronics. Great when it all works right, not so much when it don't. Warranties don't last forever either. I am not out anything if my stuff breaks either, so a guy with a crop in need of harvesting can't wait to fix an old tractor either.

But you don’t need a laptop to tell you what’s wrong or to fix it


Sent from Hoskey Hills

I agree with you guys but very few new tractors are mechanical anymore. I think Branson is the only one?

Electronics don't scare me. I deal with much more complex engine management systems on a daily basis. Most all the common rail stuff is Delphi or Bosch. I know them well.

 

[JimBear]

Will the dealer let you test the tractor for a couple hours on the farm ?

 

[Steve]

Will the dealer let you test the tractor for a couple hours on the farm ?

I imagine they would. We have been dealing with them for years and know us by name.

 

[jakethesnake]

Gettin dry boys

 

[jakethesnake]

If they can have a little water they’re right nice looking

 

[Lnk]

If they can have a little water they’re right nice looking

Soybeans?