Got me a 1433 Power Shuttle

[Lettusbee67]

Hello,
I am new to Massey, and kinda new to tractors in general.

I have ten acres, mostly weeds, that I need to keep mowed. I've had an old For 640 that I have been getting by with, but every few weeks it needs something. So I've been keeping my eyes open for a decent used tractor. I did look at new, JD, Kubota, and MF. But let's face it, I don't need a $26,000 lawn mower.

This MF1433 Came up, with 711 hrs. and though I bought it about a month ago, I just now got around to tuning it up and putting it to work.
I will say that this power shuttle setup whoops the tar out of the kubota hydro I rented earlier this year.

So far, I have changed the oil, transmission, and fuel filter. Air filters are on order. I have changed the oil and transmission fluid as well.

I have the original owners manual, thankfully, and will refer to it for the other scheduled maintenance items that I should handle.

My questions are:
What else should I put on priority for maintenance before I really get to using it?
What are my options for pallet forks? Is it a pain to unpin the bucket and put on pallet forks?
I also need hooks for the bucket, any recommendations? I do not weld, but could get someone to do that, if that's better than bolt-ons.
Also, there doesn't seem to be a block heater for winter storage. Where do I start with getting one of those?

Thank you for the help

 

[TSO]

Congrats on the "new to you" Massey! Make sure you post some pics.

Regarding your questions... Sounds like you already went thru most of the important stuff. Be sure to find and service all the grease zerks. Also, get an extended-wand-air-gun for your compressor, works great for blowing out for radiators. Otherwise, that's about it. I guess check all the nuts/bolts for tightness too.

Also, check out AGCO partsbook online (just do a search) ... You should be able to find if there is a block heater option, And a part number.

 

[Lettusbee67]

Here's some pics, including an action photo of my Nephew and some of his friends helping me take out some old corrals built of railroad ties.

 

[TSO]

Nice looking machine

 

[mguitas]

1400 series are nice tractors, looks like my tractor but bigger.

 

[bigbyrd]

Greetings. I too recently purchased a 1440 Massey. Since I did not get any manuals with tractor, I would really appreciate knowing the oil, trans, fuel and air filter numbers, and if I can use aftermarket filters. Massey dealers prices are a little steep for me.
Thanks for your help.

 

[deanocraft]

Good job on the new tractor! That looks pretty nice. I have a 1529 Massey, so pretty close to yours... I found some bolt on bucket hooks in my Christmas stocking. They installed very easily and seem to be plenty strong. Be sure you get all the hardware to bolt them on with, since it is hardened stuff. They came from Ken's Bolt on Hooks, Ken's Bolt on Grab Hooks <<Home>>.

 

[1stDeuce]

Older post, so hopefully the OP has found hooks by now. I'm jealous of his power shuttle... I think that would be the hot ticket!!

Bigbyrd, you can indeed use aftermarket filters if they're available. On my 1455v, the AGCO oil filter number is 3757038M2 and that cross references to a WIX 51348 (or Napa 1348). There are other brands as well, but I went top shelf because it gets changed so infrequently.

The trans hydraulic filter on my tractor was 3607790M1, and there is nothing listed as a direct cross reference anymore. I found that a WIX 57403 fit just fine, though it's an inch or so taller. There was plenty of room for it on my tractor. It's still not a cheap filter, but was about half of the OE filter price.

It appears your 1440 uses the same filters as my 1455v, but you'll want to confirm that for yourself.

 

[ovrszd]

Greetings. I too recently purchased a 1440 Massey. Since I did not get any manuals with tractor, I would really appreciate knowing the oil, trans, fuel and air filter numbers, and if I can use aftermarket filters. Massey dealers prices are a little steep for me.
Thanks for your help.

Welcome to TBN!!!

My local O'Reilly's Auto Parts store can cross reference almost any filter. I only buy "brand" filters if forced to. Wayyyy too rich for me.

 

[bigbyrd]

Older post, so hopefully the OP has found hooks by now. I'm jealous of his power shuttle... I think that would be the hot ticket!!

Bigbyrd, you can indeed use aftermarket filters if they're available. On my 1455v, the AGCO oil filter number is 3757038M2 and that cross references to a WIX 51348 (or Napa 1348). There are other brands as well, but I went top shelf because it gets changed so infrequently.

The trans hydraulic filter on my tractor was 3607790M1, and there is nothing listed as a direct cross reference anymore. I found that a WIX 57403 fit just fine, though it's an inch or so taller. There was plenty of room for it on my tractor. It's still not a cheap filter, but was about half of the OE filter price.

It appears your 1440 uses the same filters as my 1455v, but you'll want to confirm that for yourself.

Thanks 1stDeuce for your prompt and helpful response. However, I am still in need of an Air Filter #. The present filter has no brand name, and the only # is G6B08. I have tried to cross that over on the computer (no luck) and called local NAPA who could not do anything with it either. This 2005 MF is new to me, and I would like to restore it to as close to "Like New" condition as possible to start with. I also had to replace a left tail light lens ($31.??) and a rubber heel pad on the shuttle shift ($29.??) also a electro hyd PTO switch ($72.??). It cost almost as much to have a tractor as it does to have a drag car.... Again, Thanks for the Info... You too, ovrszd!!!!!

 

[1stDeuce]

My air filter was pretty clean so I blew it out with the compressor and put it back in. Look up the agco p/n and see what cross references. Google agco parts book and use the guest button to look up p/n's.

 

[1stDeuce]

And I had to buy a tail light and some small parts too!! Paint needs attention too, but it'll have to wait.

 

[bigbyrd]

1440 Air Filter Issues.
After not being able to get a crossover number from my existing air filter, I went to agcoparts.com as suggested by Ovrszd. It said the correct filter number was MF 4260638M1. I finally found the filter on the internet and checked the dimensions against mine and for some unknown reason they were not the same. I eventually went to the local NAPA store to look in their catalog for a filter with similar dimensions. The CSR found one after about 15 minutes. NAPA filter # is 500027 and was priced about $45. Of course they had to get one from another store and for me to come back that afternoon. When I went back they had it laying on the counter, and the nice lady CSR only charged me $31.44 including tax.
I later found a WIX crossover (WA10027) at fmsfilters.com for $19.85 plus about $14.00 shipping.
I am thinking that I have the numbers for all my filter needs. Oil: NAPA 1360, Fuel: NAPA 3507, Trans: NAPA 1664.
Maybe this will help someone in the future.
1stDeuce I do not know why our numbers differ. Perhaps it will come to me next time I am changing filters.

 

[Lettusbee67]

Whoops, I missed all this activity. I took pictures of my filter boxes back then, but didn't label them as to what's what. I do remember that the Massey Dealer had a heckuva time getting the right air filters. It was like keystone cops for two months trying to get it right.

I'll post the pics just in case any one else is looking.

 

[Lettusbee67]

So, I've been trying to find info on what to buy and how to seal up the gear box on the mower deck. I must not be using the right terminology because I'm not finding much on info.

I'll say it like this. The round thing on top of the mower deck that has gears and oil, is leaking like crazy. Just started acting up on last mowing session of last year. How do I make the leak stop? Is it just seals and snap rings?

 

[ovrszd]

Appears to be leaking from the input shaft seal. Have you looked underneath to see if it's also leaking from the output shaft?

If it's just the input seal leaking I'd check for bearing slack. No reason for a seal to start leaking up there unless the bearing is getting loose.

Assuming the bearings are tight. Many, many brush cutter owners pump the gearbox full of grease rather than oil and keep running it.

 

[Lettusbee67]

Appears to be leaking from the input shaft seal. Have you looked underneath to see if it's also leaking from the output shaft?

If it's just the input seal leaking I'd check for bearing slack. No reason for a seal to start leaking up there unless the bearing is getting loose.

Assuming the bearings are tight. Many, many brush cutter owners pump the gearbox full of grease rather than oil and keep running it.

It is dry underneath. Bearing slack is a term I've never heard, but I'm guessing it's like checking wheel bearings on a truck. I'll look into that.
The seal that seems to be leaking is on the backside. Looks like a snap ring. Think I'll just take it apart. I was hoping to find a video where some one did this, or an exploded drawing somewhere. Guess I'll have to treat it like the pre-internet days and go for it.

 

[ovrszd]

Oh, sorry, I thought it was coming from the input shaft seal.

Yeah, if it's just leaking around the rear cover, take it off and investigate. Maybe smear a bead of silicone gasket sealer around it and put it back on?

No leak underneath is awesome!!!!! You dodged a big bullet there!!!!

 

[jhwentworth]

My air filter was pretty clean so I blew it out with the compressor and put it back in. Look up the agco p/n and see what cross references. Google agco parts book and use the guest button to look up p/n's.

I know this is an older post, but the information still seems relevant.

From my AGCO ST35 Operator's Manual: Outer element may be cleaned. Use compressed air to remove loose material. Soak outer element for 30 minutes in a mixture of warm water and non-foaming detergent. Agitate filer in the deternent mixture. Rinse until rinse water is clear. Allow element to completely dry without using compressed air or heat. If element is damaged it must be replaced.
The inner element can not be cleaned. Its primary purpose is to protect the engine from dust ingress should the outer element fail.

Periodically pinching the dust ejector on bottom of air filter canister will eject dust particles. Cleaning of the dust ejector will reduce filter element maintenance.


I used warm water and some low-foam HE laundry detergent. Seemed to work, the mixture was black with soot after 30 minutes.