Recent content by Unclewilley

I just talked with a 2nd hydraulic shop. Both have said it's cheaper to buy a new one even at a cost of $835!!!! They said it would cost at lest $1,000 to repair. GO FIGURE@! Guess they don't need the business? Maybe a "mom & pop shop" could do it for a reasonable price, IF I could find one.

I would need a skilled machinist & welder to cut the end off and weld perfectly straight/square to the cylinder.

I have been searching for a replacement aftermarket bucket cylinder for a Massey Ferguson (Argco) DL125 front loader on my MF 1742 tractor. The ARGO part # AL60006622 is a whapping $835! It seems the Massey Ferguson bucket (DL125) was made by ARGO and the cylinder was designed to require make...

Thanks for your reply! I have been searching for an aftermarket cylinder with no luck. I've tried all the vendors you mentioned. It seems the Massey Ferguson bucket (DL125) was made by ARGO and the cylinder was designed to require make it virtually impossible to replace with anything other than...

Yep, lessons learned the "hard way"!!! Any thoughts re buying non-OEM parts? I'm sure some are better than others!!! If there is a "heavier duty" that "fits", that would be my preference! Apparently the mfgs "hide" specs on parts trying to get you to purchase OEM. Gave up trying to find part...

Based on replies to my it seems clear I need to get remedial training on how NOT to use my tractor/bucket!! 😳😳 I've been clearing a section of woods, 1st screw up was lifting a log and rolling bucket too far. Log rolled on cylinder rod, bent, my bad!! Latest problem, yes I was abusing the...

Thanks for the reply.

I have a Massey Ferguson 1742 tractor with DL125 FEL. Bent the cylinder rod in one of a FEL bucket cylinders (AGAIN!!!). The bucket cylinder was previously replaced by a dealer using an ACGO part # AL60006622 ($1,174 - part $835, labor $245 plus tax). The replacement cylinder was not an exact...

Ok, this is probably a naive question, but is it practical to use a tractor for emergency travel on roads during severe snow storms? Living near Buffalo NY, we had the "thrill" of what we call Snovember 2014 with about 7 feet of snow at my place over a 3 day periods. All roads in my area were...

Hoping to get input to help with decision regarding replacement of nine year old CG2310 with a 1700 series tractor. I'm leaning toward a 1742 (Premium series) but trying to justify the additional $6,900 versus a 1739E (Economy series). I have quotes for both tractors from my local dealer that...