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    perception of power

    Hi all. We have a 550 on our farm and also a 135. Neither get much use but it is becoming apparent that the 550 is relatively weak compared when towing trailers on the road. It's like 8th is too high with a tonne on the back yet in the 135 6th is just fine with the dame trailer on the same road...
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    part number request

    Hi all. In his infinite wisdom my dad has at some stage fixed the seat on my 68 135.this would be fine but for him using a lump of tree. As you can imagine this makes the ride only a little less unpleasant than being stabbed in the bum with a spade. So I need the part numbers for everything...
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    hi all.

    Hi my name is Lambert, I'm a sheep farmer and have a Massey ferguson and land rover fetish. That sounds very self help group does it not? Anyway, hello!
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    1978 550 steering issue

    Hi all first post so here goes. I have a 1978 550 tractor. The steering is hydrostatic and seems to be basically infinite there is no stop for the wheel even when the road wheels are on full lock. Also when out on the move straight ahead needs constant minor correcting to the right. This gives...
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