I've got double vision!

[TSO]

Got my new (used with 290 hrs) Massey 1652 in the mail last week. Put on about 25 hrs so far... So I'm putting the 1648 up for sale if anyone's interested.

Why I bought it?
-LOVE my 1648. As I acquire more equipment and machinery for my business, this "large frame CUT" will remain my "main-use" machine for now. The 1652 uses a 3.0L diesel (largest engine in the CUT class, from any mfg) compared to a 2.2L in my 1648. There's about 30% more available torque in the 1652... So i figured since I'm keeping this sized tractor for a long time, might as well step up to the larger engine. Found a great deal finally on a 1652, so I went for it.

Haven't used the PTO yet so not sure how much I'll notice the additional power there... But it does seem to pull my boxblade a bit better. It also has more hydraulic flow: 12.3 GPM vs 11.6 for the loader/implement hydraulics, and 5.2 vs 4.9 for the steering pump.

It also has loaded rear tires, wow what a difference! I'm able to stay in 2wd more than before, even with the wheel weights.

Updates as I get them.

 

[MinnesotaEric]

Congrats! All four tires loaded allows one to wreck stuff. Smile.

 

[GManBart]

Congrats!

 

[Poopdeck Pappy]

Congrats on the new machine. Even though it may seem to be an incremental upgrade, I know there have been many times when just a "little" more power and/or traction would have been nice. Your existing Massey has served you well, so this one should be even better.

 

[LindenBruce]

Can't pass up good deals no way man. So, how many does this make you have bought and sold in the last what 2-3 years? LOL B.

 

[TSO]

Can't pass up good deals no way man. So, how many does this make you have bought and sold in the last what 2-3 years? LOL B.

Lol ... This would be my 5th in 4 years.

 

[LindenBruce]

:thumbsup:

 

[jenkinsph]

Nice pair of tractors for sure.

So how long before you get a 1660? Have to hurry if you want to find a like new one.

 

[TSO]

Nice pair of tractors for sure.

So how long before you get a 1660? Have to hurry if you want to find a like new one.

No, won't get the 1660. Need HST, and in the 16xx series, HST stopped with the 1652. Same engine as the 1655/1660 tho, so I may bump up the fuel pump to get the 59 HP that the 1660 has, we'll see. Next tractor will probably either be a CTL, or a larger "industrial" tractor with gear/shuttle shift. This 1652 should serve me for a long time as my "go to" machine.

 

[TJP89]

Sweet, time for a profile update:thumbsup:

 

[jenkinsph]

No, won't get the 1660. Need HST, and in the 16xx series, HST stopped with the 1652. Same engine as the 1655/1660 tho, so I may bump up the fuel pump to get the 59 HP that the 1660 has, we'll see. Next tractor will probably either be a CTL, or a larger "industrial" tractor with gear/shuttle shift. This 1652 should serve me for a long time as my "go to" machine.

I looked at tractordata quickly to compare the models but did not check the transmissions out. I have always liked MF but don't have a dealer any where close to me.

When I was shopping for my tractor I did get a chance to compare a box blade with both a 4520 and a 4320, big difference in pulling speed with a loaded box. I would have tried a 4720 but the dealer did not have one in stock.

 

[TSO]

I looked at tractordata quickly to compare the models but did not check the transmissions out. I have always liked MF but don't have a dealer any where close to me.

When I was shopping for my tractor I did get a chance to compare a box blade with both a 4520 and a 4320, big difference in pulling speed with a loaded box. I would have tried a 4720 but the dealer did not have one in stock.

I like the 4520/4720... It may have been you, or another member (can't remember) who helped point out the 400cx loader specs compared to the 400x... And that definitely helps make the the JD 4520/4720 look appealing to me. I just can't get over the cab though... It's just too small for me.... And a couple other minor things that I prefer on the MF. But nice machines.

I've got some stumps to grind soon ... That should help shed light on whether or not I notice the added power.

 

[MinnesotaEric]

No, won't get the 1660. Need HST, and in the 16xx series, HST stopped with the 1652. Same engine as the 1655/1660 tho, so I may bump up the fuel pump to get the 59 HP that the 1660 has, we'll see. Next tractor will probably either be a CTL, or a larger "industrial" tractor with gear/shuttle shift. This 1652 should serve me for a long time as my "go to" machine.

I thought the 1660 was available in either an HST or the dyna six speed push button transmission, no?

 

[TSO]

I thought the 1660 was available in either an HST or the dyna six speed push button transmission, no?

No, it has 3 options. Gear, Gear-Shuttle, or Dyna-QPS 12x12.. No HST tho :-(

The new series, you can get the 1758 HST

 

[George2615]

Congrats on your upgrade.

 

[bushhog28]

I guess you are happy with massey

 

[TSO]

I guess you are happy with massey

Yes very much. And they're probably happy with me as well $$$

 

[Green Power]

How is the 1652 doing?

 

[brasco426]

WOW Congratulations on the new addition.

 

[TSO]

Old thread here... But GP, this Massey is holding up just as well as the other one did, flawless so far. I think I'm up somewhere around 700 hrs now, but not completely sure.