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Thought I'd post how happy I am with the LED fog lamps. The tail lights are run of the mill trailer lights, I've put a flasher in-line so I can use them as either running lights or flashers. Fog lights are on a separate circuit. They sure do light things up with minimal draw on the electrics...

Painted my MF 135 with a gun from a $40 Canadian Tire HVLP set (comes with a paint and touch up gun / regulators for each and all the accessories) outside in my driveway on a calm day in June. You will need to have access to air obviously if you don't have your own compressor. Took everything...

Most of my milling came from logs off my own property so skidding them to the saw wasn't difficult. If I were to look off the property though I'd have to look hard at the right trailer to tow with. Nice little mill the Hud-son, milled with a comparable mill a friend lent me a few years ago...

My breakdown of a 135 rear end is a little different than the TO 30 but my manual states the same thing; drill the collar and chisel for removal. For installation it states heat to 800 degrees F and seat against bearing cone before it cools.

Before and after shots

MF 1660 with a 7 foot rear blade. Snow blower for the paths and walkways between outbuildings. Moved a lot of snow already this year.

For the frame size here it is next to my 1/2 ton Ram 1500. From what I've read the QPS won't be offered in the new 1700 series, which is replacing the 1600 series (tier IV). So far I have no complaints at all with it, great range control, 12 speeds, smooth transitions from forward to reverse...

OK, that's enough...................

I spent most of my youth in north-eastern New Brunswick in the 60s and 70s (Mirimachi). Back in those days snow arrived in October and left in April. None of this cold and then warm, snow and then rain or freezing rain and then back to snow. I can remember the police driving through the...

Like you I spent a lot of time talking to everyone I could, from farmers to builders to try to come up with a plan that was in budget, would be stronger than anything I planned to use it for and would endure well past our intended use for it. My wife and I had milled most of the framing lumber...

Just built a 26X42 barn. Compacted dirt, laid concrete block, starter course of shingles on top of that and then 6X6 pressure treated as my sill, framed up from that. Just had over 100km/hr winds and driving rain last week, no anchors and building stood it no issues at all. A lot of wieght in...

As the Kid said, proper fluid is important. To answer your filter location question for the 135, a pic is worth a thousand words. The other thing to check are the seals on the standpipe. With the tractor running look through the filler port when operating your 3PH, if there is a waterfall of...

I'm going to be home again in a few weeks (for a few weeks) and I'm thinking I want to either lay stone or concrete in the walkway in the barn. It is 24 foot by 7.5 foot, I estimate 3.5 - 4 yards of concrete to get it done or 180 sq of stone. Both involve similar prep, I would prefer the stone...

Unsure if the retaining pin for the actuating arm shown in the above image is installed on yours.

Actually MF does ofer the Dyna in a smaller tractor, my 1660 I just bought last month has one in it. I got the chance to put a few hours on it while home, love it so far.

Can't do it in the same photo, not until I get home again at least. Don't have a lot of pics of either actually, might have to remedy that when I get home.

Made it home to get some work done, had to put up a new barn and that meant taking down a few trees, moving stumps / roots and debris. Had someone come in with a hoe to remove the stumps. I've used the tractor mostly to move / level dirt and manure, move building materials /sheds around...

Thanks, regrettably I'm not a CAD program kind of guy and unfortunately all my drawings / scratches are on a whirl board at home in my shop, but I made this up quickly to hopefully give you an idea of dimensions etc.

Didn't have time to make the four stall doors so we went with the strap style gates until I get home again at Xmas. Built the exterior doors and hung them on Friday of the third week, took Saturday off and drove back to Ontario Sunday. My wife and daughters painted it and sent me these photos...

Got the roof shingled in time for 3-4 days of rain, focus shifted to making the four stalls inside. Sheathed the interior walls with 5/4 my wife and I had milled a couple of years earlier. For the interior walls of the stalls we went with 2x6, linseed oiled and used drywall beading at...

Started the sheathing next. Trusses came but were of the wrong type (didn't order them with a tail) so I had to make some quick arrangements to get the right ones made up and delivered, screwed up my schedule. I had allowed for a day or two for weather in my planning but couldn't afford much...

The next few days were sent framing. My wife and I had milled enough full dimension 2x4 to frame with a few years prior, I used PT's 2x6 ripped to a full 4 inch width for the sill. Short walls first. Then we got started on the long walls

Made it home recently for three weeks. Drove the 1600 kms (1000 miles) in one day, didn't want to spend too much time on the road. It was a busy three weeks but I can't honestly remember enjoying time with my family more. My wife and two daughters were right there with me when they weren't...

Fifteen or so years of plowing snow / moving manure and hauling logs with our old open station 135 and no regrets. I will say it will be nice to have the option to crawl into a warm cab, listen to some music and drink a warm drink without snow and ice forming around the lip of my cup for a...

When you grease the lift arms excess grease pushed out of the bearings can fall into the case. You can see the grease that's made it's way through the bearings and into the interior of the lift cover.

Yes, it is a similar process to cross-hatching cylinder walls, although somewhat coarser and a little less deflection then recommended for cylinder walls. A couple of pics of mine. I gave everything a good cleaning but didn't disassemble any of the linkages, by then I'd realized I needed to...

You have to have a dream Massey, whether it happens or not isn't what's important, I'm sure you realize that now more than ever. I hope your wife is doing well, having almost lost our daughter five years ago to cancer, the year long chemos and radiation were something I wouldn't wish on anyone...

I've read about potential changes this Fall here on TBN, dealers aren't saying much (but aren't denying it either) and so far I haven't been able to find anything to read outside of this Forum. Anyone have anything more they can add?

I've read quite a few posts about the intervals and costs associated with servicing HST transmissions but not much on geared, synchro-shuttle or Dyna QPS transmissions. Was wondering if anyone could provide some insight into Intervals / materials / costs for servicing their newer tractors.

I've tried to find anything regarding possible changes to the 2013 line of tractors offered by MF, so far no luck. I've even written to a dealer I've spoken to in the past, everyone seems to be keeping things pretty close to their chest. There have been a few posts alluding to possible lines...

Dad traded an old arc welder for a '64 Pontiac Laurentian, the motor was blowing oil badly and the mains were gone. I was 15, was wet sanding and taping cars at his body shop for $20 a vehicle (good money in 77'). He gave the car to me and told me I'd have to buy all the parts and he'd help me...

With no grand children yet we made the move to having the next best thing, daughter named her Massi......

Site shows the 1526, 1528 is not on the list of tractors to review but it does still show up on their spec sheets. Have seen 1526 prices on tractorhouse around 16K. Anyone had the opportunty to sit on one and put it to the test at a dealer yet?

Last year my kids got me a new spring suspension seat to replace the stock steel pan and cushion on my 135, has been a god send. This year I'm thinking a second set of flood lights to help see during some of the winter weather I plow in.

I have a 135 that I will keep mostly for working in the woods, it's more than paid for itself in the 11 years I've had it. The subdivision I live in are all large lots, 4-5 acres on average, and is situated on a private gravel road. I had the contract for snow removal for the first 5 years we...

Don't know if this is what you have or not, hope it helps. I&T (I know, not the best) for MF 135 / 150 and 165. Found under continental non-diesel / gas 4 cyl engines.

Friends 1528 PTO seal is leaking pretty badly. Looking at the shaft he uses for his tiller he needs to cut it, far too long. Does anyone have a breakdown for the PTO shaft bearing / seal replacement (I think we're going to have to replace the bearing as well). Thanks.

Clutch will only disengage after I put it in high gear, holding the brakes. Dirty plate? I've been on it for most of the day so I will take a better look at it tomorrow. Seems like the plate is sticking, decrease in spring tension on the pedal until the clutch releases. Intermittent right...

Took a break from the heat, getting too hot to handle 600-800 plus pound logs by hand, good thing my old MF 7' blade can take the weight (with me on the tractor for the larger ones, no front weight). Dropped these in mid-April, still quite wet. Wasn't sure of the setup of the mill a friend...

Hello all, I've found TBN to be an excellent place to get a feel for how people like their machines, brand loyalty aside. I'll admit I'm a MF guy but having stopped off at a Kioti dealer near me yesterday and taking a look at a DK35SE he has on the lot, I have to say I'm impressed! Built...

Hello, I"m looking for a second tractor, currently have a 135. Looking at the 1600 series they seem well engineered but I found myself wondering whether the rear axle housings looked a little less substantial than they could be (photos only). I haven't been able to find any literature that...

Hello everyone, have been a fan of this forum for some time, have learned a lot and am looking forward to learning more. I live in Nova Scotia, Canada. My wife and I have a small horse farm on 4 acres. It was a wooded lot that my 1966 MF 135 and I cleared, skidded and browed logs that I had...

Hi - have been reading threads on this forum for some time now, have learned a lot that's helped me maintain my MF135. I have a small horse farm and am thinking about a FEL for the old girl. It's a 1966 4 cyl gas and I am concerned that the front end may not take the weight of a FEL. Is the...