Farmwithjunk
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...I don't even know what the build date is. So we'll go with original purchase date. May 17th, 1971. Bought at Kinney's Farm Service, Washington Kentucky. (Found the cancelled check and bill of sale while ago) I guess we'll have to go with 40th anniversary.
I'm rambling on about my '71 Massey Ferguson 150. Perkins diesel, 8-speed trans. It spent a productive life on the farm for 34 years, and now the last 6 taking care of 45 acres, since the farm was sold.
5 years ago, I decided to find a replacement for the long lost steering wheel center cap. Ebay it was.... From that, a couple other minor details.....Then more.....Then paint, tires, yada yada yada..... I had but ONE rule. EVERY part used was an ORIGINAL part. No aftermarket.....No "replacement parts"....They HAD to be identical to original. I broke that rule with the muffler. (cut off Stanley so I can get it under a 7' garage door) I've got a rare original MF mufler in a box, put away. Also, tires.....Could find the GoodYears what were originally on it, so went with Titan (Who now OWNS GoodYear Ag tire div) Also, added a water bottle holder.....(So spank me......) And I like me some Optima batteries, so that ain't 'zacly O-riginal either.
It's still a "daily driver". I've got cab tractors, but choose to use an open station tractor about 90% of the time. (Hard to shake old habits..) The paint has a little wear, the new is scuffed off the tires, but otherwise, it looks like a 5 year old tractor.
Notice in picture #2, the pto gaurd They're kinda rare....Every 135, 150, 165, 175, and 180 had one, but in those days, they got tossed in a corner first chance you got. You won't find many 100 series with them. But I found a valid reason to continue being a hoarder!!!!!!!! Still had mine!
I've owned newer tractors, I've owned older. I've owned smaller tractors, I've owned bigger. I've owned green tractors, I've owned red, A couple orange, several blue, even a yellow one. There's 14 other tractors sitting here from time to time. Most have cabs, heat/ac, great sound systems, seats that darn near make you wanna go to sleep.....
But still.....This is my favorite.
I'm rambling on about my '71 Massey Ferguson 150. Perkins diesel, 8-speed trans. It spent a productive life on the farm for 34 years, and now the last 6 taking care of 45 acres, since the farm was sold.
5 years ago, I decided to find a replacement for the long lost steering wheel center cap. Ebay it was.... From that, a couple other minor details.....Then more.....Then paint, tires, yada yada yada..... I had but ONE rule. EVERY part used was an ORIGINAL part. No aftermarket.....No "replacement parts"....They HAD to be identical to original. I broke that rule with the muffler. (cut off Stanley so I can get it under a 7' garage door) I've got a rare original MF mufler in a box, put away. Also, tires.....Could find the GoodYears what were originally on it, so went with Titan (Who now OWNS GoodYear Ag tire div) Also, added a water bottle holder.....(So spank me......) And I like me some Optima batteries, so that ain't 'zacly O-riginal either.
It's still a "daily driver". I've got cab tractors, but choose to use an open station tractor about 90% of the time. (Hard to shake old habits..) The paint has a little wear, the new is scuffed off the tires, but otherwise, it looks like a 5 year old tractor.
Notice in picture #2, the pto gaurd They're kinda rare....Every 135, 150, 165, 175, and 180 had one, but in those days, they got tossed in a corner first chance you got. You won't find many 100 series with them. But I found a valid reason to continue being a hoarder!!!!!!!! Still had mine!
I've owned newer tractors, I've owned older. I've owned smaller tractors, I've owned bigger. I've owned green tractors, I've owned red, A couple orange, several blue, even a yellow one. There's 14 other tractors sitting here from time to time. Most have cabs, heat/ac, great sound systems, seats that darn near make you wanna go to sleep.....
But still.....This is my favorite.
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