Massey 3065

[Dts trees]

Hi Guys about to purchase a the above tractor. Does anyone know the ins and outs of these. it is in good nic with low hours. The handbrake is a little lose but can be adjusted. Are these 540 and 1000 rpm or just 540. if anyone can help it would be much appreciated.

Thanks

[Tyz05]

I've done a bit to them in the past,to be honest Its not the best tractor Massey have built,they give a bit of trouble. The hand brake is internal and will most probably be knackered,brake band wears out if I remember rightly(been a few years since had one apart) it can be adjusted through a access plug in the left hand side of the transmission but don't drop the socket in the gear box! What you planing on using it for?

[Tyz05]

Pretty sure there 540/1000 on pto may be optional though.

[Dts trees]

hi thanks for the info. it would be for general yard loading duties and for towing and topping the grass.

[Tyz05]

It'l be fine for that. Sorry if my first post sounded a bit negative. Trouble with my line of work is I only see machines when they're broken. Feel free to ask if you need to know any thing,been I while since I touched one but I'l try me best.

[Dts trees]

No im sure! i have read that the 32 speed is the one to avoid and this is the 16 speed datatronic. What would you recomend if not that one. Struggling to find decent 4wd with loader in my budget.

[chiseltooth]

A 390 would be a better choice i'd say...... simpler and less to go wrong

 

3000 series spent much more time in the workshop than the 300 ever did

[antipesto]

Gearboxes are not the best, handbrakes usually don't work, electrics can be troublesome, alternators don't seem to last over long. Reliable perkins engines though:thumbup1:

[mendiplogs]

A 390 would be a better choice i'd say...... simpler and less to go wrong

 

3000 series spent much more time in the workshop than the 300 ever did

 

HI MATE your right there 390/390t I've got a 399 it very good tractor cheap parts and good on dev jon

[Tyz05]

MF390 or similar,but might cost you a bit more if you want a loader aswell?? As a few others have added the 3000 series masseys have a few issues..... but it's all irrelevant if you only do 200hrs a year and the price is right.