M-F 1020 Standard Opinions?

mark777 · Sep 4, 2004

I have had this gem for about a year. 17pto hp - 21 hp engine. <450hrs. 2000 yr model. B-Hog FEL and BB.

Bought it at a dealership just as he was trading it in for a Valtra. Original owner used it for three years to maintain Horse ranch and stalls (diesel wheelbarrow).
I baby this rig and only use it for bb driveway and scoop fill for low spots. Problem is I have more and bigger tractors (4more) that I restored and seldom use the MF. I would like to know what is a realistic price as I will put it up for adoption?
Very good (almost excellent) condition but tires are at 50-60% and a few dings fenders and one on hood. ROPS has a few scratches from my young pines.
Any and all opinions greatly appreciated. Thanks, Mark

JerryG · Sep 4, 2004

<font color="blue"> 2000 yr model </font>
Are you sure about that? MF picked up Iseki in about 1991 or 92. The Hinomoto's were before that. I don't think my wires are crossed that bad, but this have been a bad week. /forums/images/graemlins/crazy.gif

mark777 · Sep 4, 2004

I was sure until YOUR REPLY. The tractor is a good 1/2 hour away. And thank you for responding. My operators book indicates a Toyosha Diesel Make CS 112 3cyl indirect injection
overhead valve, etc. etc.
I have dealt with this (family owned) dealer for a couple years but my bill of sale indicated my kubota trade in - credit and cash sale amount with SN#'s etc. NO YEAR - I should know better. Can you enlighten me, as my tractor experience is with older (Yanmars) tractors and impliments?
Thanks again, Mark

-edit- I have never represented any tractor dishonestly and now I need to contact people who are interested......

JerryG · Sep 4, 2004

Here are a couple of places that give the specifications.
Tractor Data
Tractortips.com
Both of these say that they were manufactured from 1983-94.

mark777 · Sep 5, 2004

Thank You again, I dont know why I didnt use this as I have used it in the past (American Badged). Although I bought the tractor before I joined TBN - I was a long time visitor.

This is the site that has been most accurate and honest - good news or bad. And I have reccommended to buyers to come to this, and other forums before they make a final choice.

Perfect example of: Practice What You Preach. How dumb I was (am). Regards, Mark

JerryG · Sep 5, 2004

<font color="blue"> Perfect example of: Practice What You Preach. How dumb I was (am). </font>
Learning is a on going thing, life would be very boring if it wasn't. /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif That is why, I like this place.