jasper3 Posted September 16, 2013 Report Share Posted September 16, 2013 Ok..i have listened well to you guys and have put the quad on the back burner..for now.... the place will be about 6 acres....i am looking at the MF135 what are your thoughts ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Mat Posted September 16, 2013 Report Share Posted September 16, 2013 I used a 135 on the farm i used to work on, pulling trailers, spraying, hauling fruit and all manner of other jobs. Very good tractor in my opinion. The ones i used were the vineyard models! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jasper3 Posted September 16, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 16, 2013 where they reliable ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Mat Posted September 16, 2013 Report Share Posted September 16, 2013 Yes very, the only problems we every had with the tractors was on a 35 where the hydraulics stopped working properly, that was caused by the oil not having been changed in nearly 40 years... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jasper3 Posted September 16, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 16, 2013 thanks Mat, its always good to hear from people who actually use the thing, love the bit about the 40 year old oil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Mat Posted September 16, 2013 Report Share Posted September 16, 2013 thanks Mat, its always good to hear from people who actually use the thing, love the bit about the 40 year old oil The other 35 was still working with oil the same age in it All the small farmers i know/worked for use masseys, fordsons or david browns. Majority use masseys though, my old boss's family has put hundreds of thousands of hours on vintage masseys with very little problems. The problem i said about is the only one i can think of in 3 years of working there. Talking about tractors makes me want to get one now, i miss using them every day! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the pigeon man Posted September 16, 2013 Report Share Posted September 16, 2013 David brown !! Strip down no problem and parts are pennys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MG6065 Posted September 17, 2013 Report Share Posted September 17, 2013 The 35's are cracking bits of kit. My dad has just had the old farm one fully restored, seems too good to use now though to be fair. I'll try and put a picture on if I can work out how with an ipad.. Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MG6065 Posted September 17, 2013 Report Share Posted September 17, 2013 http://s1296.photobucket.com/user/mdgarratt/media/image_zps23a0d7c7.jpg.html I'm hoping this works? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rimfire4969 Posted September 17, 2013 Report Share Posted September 17, 2013 We had a 35 used for trailers, grass cutting ect. When we bought our place the tractor had been sat for about 4 years outside I ran fresh fuel through it hooked it to a decent battery and off we went, took about 2 hours to get it going from start to finish including pumping up the tyres with a foot pump. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kes Posted September 17, 2013 Report Share Posted September 17, 2013 Most Fergie produced early tractors were very reliable - the one you propose, similar to the 35, was much loved and fixable without massive cost. The Red 35 will cost you a bit if you go for that as its a favourite with people who like tractors and have bigger gardens. The 135 will do you proud and there are plenty of spares around if you need them. It will eat 6 acres but try and find any implements you might need they might be scarcer and costly. You should think about a posthole borer with 3", 4" and 6" drills ideally (100-£400). A hydraulic tipping trailer (1K in v good condition) a saw bench - PTO driven (200-£500) and a topper/mower 500-700 for a good quality new one. Hedgetrimmers and really expensive kit wont be worth it - get to know a local contractor they will do it for you. Tractors tend to grow on you and become reliable 'friends'. Beware cold weather and frozen batteries and radiators - both expensive. Remove battery at first frost and keep warm and charged for use - keep coolant in system but proof down to -20 d C. Plenty of websites and helpful people with Ferguson models. Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RED BEARD Posted September 17, 2013 Report Share Posted September 17, 2013 The 135 is sound enough,the 3 cyl 35 is good to.some of the old 4 cyl 35's could be a pain to start,but a good spitfire type heater plug piped to the dorsal usually sorts the poor starting problem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kennett Posted September 17, 2013 Report Share Posted September 17, 2013 The pig farm I used to work had 135 and it was used everyday pretty much for muck scraping and it never let us down, the only thing I ever remember breaking was snapping one of the original link arms but the local ag engineers had a new pair with us in a few days, spare parts a easily found. I borrow it now to top 6 acres of horse paddock and it does a cracking Job Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark@mbb Posted September 17, 2013 Report Share Posted September 17, 2013 We have a 135 with a Duncan cab and what a great Little tractor Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misser Posted September 17, 2013 Report Share Posted September 17, 2013 got a little david brown 885 and it seems fine...one or 2 little problems but to be expected for something thats near 40 years old....now ive said that it'lll be the kiss of death on it!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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