Recent content by masseygreg

So, I bought the weight transfer for a 430 model. The brackets when switched to the opposite side and redrilled fit fairly good. If the sheet metal it's attached to doesn't decide to collapse we'll be just fine. It also solved my side hill traction issues.

Yes, I also don't understand the physics of it. The mower in float should be a neutral balance. But the front end pushes and the machine dog tracks or crab walks on a side hill. Impossible to maintain a straight line while mowing. In light of the fact that I bought the machine to mow a slope I...

My strategy is to use the 430 type weight transfer system. I'll need to fabricate upper mounts , but they are available and much simpler than the discontinued 440 system. I'll let you know when I get it done. Thanks for all your ideas.

That results in uneven cutting,and when you hit undulations it results in all of the weight coming off of the front tires. In fact there is a warning on the machine about never mowing without floating the deck.

I can't get my head around the fact that the mower takes weight off the front axle because the mower operates in the float position. The weight transfer solution is to add springs to lift around 125# of the mower weight and put it on the tractor. I am considering weighting the front axle but I...

I thought that, but can't find any. Also thinking loading the tires?

I bought a beautifully clean and well maintained Steiner 440 Kubota 25hp diesel. I realize the 440 is the bastard child of the Steiner machines. My big problem is that the machine is a bit twitchy on a slope. Apparently the mower takes weight off the front axle. Ventrac has a built in weight...

Well, the machine I described ended up to be a steaming pile of crap. Actually the engine was the only thing that functioned properly. The hydraulic pressure wouldn't even lift the deck fully. I took a pass on it. I did find and buy a sweet very clean Steiner 440 diesel. I'll start a new post...

I'm on the verge of buying a ventrac 4231 turbo diesel with 3000+ hours. I previously owned a 4000 series non turbo diesel and loved it. A couple questions I have #1 how much life remains in this engine? #2 can anyone point me toward parts/replacement engines for the dihatsu/vanguard diesels? #3...

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I'm on the verge of buying a ventrac 4231 turbo diesel with 3000+ hours. I previously owned a 4000 series non turbo diesel and loved it. A couple questions I have #1 how much life remains in this engine? #2 can anyone point me toward parts/replacement engines for the dihatsu/vanguard diesels? #3...

New 1705, mmm, dl95 loader, ag tires fluid filled. replaced aging and worn ventrac with the massey. operating on significant slope for mowing, it feels stable but considering 2" wheel spacers to widen the stance slightly, input? Also has anyone found the missing 2.5 hp of the 1715? I'm happy...

just bought a Massey gc1705 with mmm and loader. somewhat based on viewing this site. Greg