As promised 1533 pics.

SteelDust · Aug 16, 2006

For those of you who read my other thread here are the pics of my new MF 1533 that was delivered today. Got a chance to run it around a little bit and couldn't be happier.

MrSteve · Aug 17, 2006

Nice! I would like to ask, is the level rod for the bucket a kit that was put on? If so, do you know who makes it and how dose it work for you?

mark4Jesus · Aug 17, 2006

Congratulations! There is just something exciting about looking at new tractor pictures! I have a 1433v that I have been neglecting lately, I must go spend some quality time with her this weekend! Have fun and keep us posted on your adventures!

SteelDust · Aug 17, 2006

MrSteve said:
Nice! I would like to ask, is the level rod for the bucket a kit that was put on? If so, do you know who makes it and how dose it work for you?

Dealer installed it. He said they only cost him about 15 bucks from the factory and he felt it's a nice touch to throw in. I also noticed I have the telescoping links which I don't think came on a 1533...wonder if he adds those as well??

JerryG · Aug 17, 2006

MrSteve said:
Nice! I would like to ask, is the level rod for the bucket a kit that was put on? If so, do you know who makes it and how dose it work for you?

I couldn't believe it when I say the first 1500 series loader and the bucket had a thing welded to the top of the bucket. Before the 15s, the loaders had the sleeved level indicator. The bean counters must a won.

robomarc · Aug 17, 2006

Hi,

I just received my 1533 with loader and backhoe. I dont have the level indicator. How does it work? Can you post a close up image of it?

Thanks

MrSteve · Aug 17, 2006

SteelDust said:
Dealer installed it. He said they only cost him about 15 bucks from the factory and he felt it's a nice touch to throw in. I also noticed I have the telescoping links which I don't think came on a 1533...wonder if he adds those as well??

Thanks for the info... Your links in the back come std on a Hydro and Syncho transmissions, I have a Power trans so I don't have them

. I do have to look into the indicator... Yes if you could please could you take more pics of it. It looks as if it is a rod in a rod with maybe a indicator ring on the inner rod to show level?

JerryG · Aug 17, 2006

Steve,
Here is blow up of the indicator with the parts labeled.http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=59548&stc=1&d=1155851221

Steeldust,
Your dealer assembled your indicator wrong. The clamp is in the right place, but the rubber block should be under the clamp.

MrSteve · Aug 17, 2006

Thanks Jerry... Is this a Massey product or after market made by someone else?

I have tried and tried to use that flat level on my bucket and just can't get use to it.

Edit... Did you want to show me the same pic? Both are the same in your post.

SteelDust · Aug 17, 2006

JerryG said:
Steeldust,
Your dealer assembled your indicator wrong. The clamp is in the right place, but the rubber block should be under the clamp.

Good catch....

I could have sworn the rubber block was directly under the clamp when I looked the tractor over on the dealers lot. I'm guessing the block has shifted and the clamp needs to be taken up on a few turns. I'll have to look at it when I get home in the morning.