David brown sold now for a mf.

[elfinwood saws]

SOLD OUR DB 1412, going to replace it with a Massy Furguson 3065 hi vis model with a Trimma 1750 loader are they good or bad? i do like the slopey bonnet. Here is a photo of one similar.Would of gone for another Zetor but they are all over priced.

[mendiplogs]

SOLD OUR DB 1412, going to replace it with a Massy Furguson 3065 hi vis model with a Trimma 1750 loader are they good or bad? i do like the slopey bonnet. Here is a photo of one similar.Would of gone for another Zetor but they are all over priced.

 

HI ELF DYNASHIFT GEAR BOX can be a night them newer MF ARE NOT AS POPLAR AS OLDER MF390/399 thanks jon

[mendiplogs]

SOLD OUR DB 1412, going to replace it with a Massy Furguson 3065 hi vis model with a Trimma 1750 loader are they good or bad? i do like the slopey bonnet. Here is a photo of one similar.Would of gone for another Zetor but they are all over priced.

 

HI ELF did you buy the tractor mate thanks jon

[Craig.]

As Jon said, the gearboxs can be a bit weak, and don't like rough handling, all the ones I`ve seen with problems have been manual type with two sticks, one with A & B ranges forwards and back, and the other gears 1-4, with tortoise and hare across to the left, not see dynashift ones with trouble, so can`t comment on them.

Some gearbox problems, can be just external linkage problems under the cab, or unseen internal damage/breakage. Try it to see if sounds and feels right.

Front axle, regular checks for play/regular greasing, more so with loader fitter,but no more of a problem than any other brand.

Engine, fairly bomb proof perkins.

Electrics, The is a black box under the O/S cab floor for linkage, 4wd, diff lock, etc, Have seen corrosion on the wiring connections here giving problems, but a easy fix cleaning/remaking these, also the box can fail internally/burn out, it is possible to do away and rewire for the diff lock/ 4wd just wont work automatically. Not had any linkage problems.

PUH, is swing back type and can wear on the pivots, so rattles a bit with trailer on.

Cabs and doors can suffer from rust.

 

If you can find a well looked after good one, their not a bad tractor, and very good on fuel, with a good hydraulic output for a loader.

 

The snoopy front is good for loader work, a mate of mind has one with loader, and has no overheating trouble, contrary to what some people say about the snoopy bonnet, and has been a good tractor for him, he has an other standard bonnet 3065 with about 10000hrs, been ok but needed a gear box repair a couple of years ago.

[TimberCutterDartmoor]

Avoid that Massey at all costs! Farm next door got one; absolutely hate it, can't get rid of it cos everyone alse hates it too!

[mendiplogs]

Avoid that Massey at all costs! Farm next door got one; absolutely hate it, can't get rid of it cos everyone alse hates it too!

 

HI JOHN whats up with them john i no the olders are good tractor but the newer ones like this can be :lol:thanks jon

[Tyz05]

Steer clear of the Massey,unless you enjoy mechanics and vehicle electronics,just my opinion.

[mendiplogs]

Steer clear of the Massey,unless you enjoy mechanics and vehicle electronics,just my opinion.

 

HI TZY 300 were good old tractors keep there money well mate thanks jon

[Tyz05]

Yes they they are Jon,Massey have made some of the best and worst tractors, the 3065 was not one of their best.

[mendiplogs]

Yes they they are Jon,Massey have made some of the best and worst tractors, the 3065 was not one of their best.

 

HI TYZ yes mate your right better with a john deere:thumbup1: in that year thats when MF went all to POT mate BUT i love my mf399 with a 2ton plus loader :thumbup1:on thanks jon