Ledgemere Farm
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Just out of curiousity, does anyone know anything about these tractors?
McConnell-Marc Tractors
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If you are referring to the new line of compacts, they are a breed of Chinese tractor. Not sure which one. I got a good look at one about one year ago at local ag show. My impressions were that they were more crude (castings, fit and finish) than the Iron Horse (JinMa) brand. Also had fewer gears to pick from ( 8 vs. 12 ).
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Ledgemere Farm
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They don't look like anything I would be interested in. Just wondering if anyone owned one and what they thought of it. Thanks dbear.
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I can not remember correctly but they either use to build the 4wd's for MF or MF bought them out for their 4wd's back during the 4880 and 4900 series of 4wd's. They were a nice 4wd back then but I do not know what the company does anymore or where they are located.
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They are located in Western NY. Here is the website: http://www.mcconnellmarctractors.com/
They sell two different Chinese brands. They have one Jinma brand and the rest are a different one, that I can't remember now. I have a friend that visited their assembly site, and he remarked that they heavily modify and do extensive tear down and reassembly of the tractors. So really can't be compared to the same Chinese brand offered by others.
PS: hopefully the late reply is of some benefit.
They sell two different Chinese brands. They have one Jinma brand and the rest are a different one, that I can't remember now. I have a friend that visited their assembly site, and he remarked that they heavily modify and do extensive tear down and reassembly of the tractors. So really can't be compared to the same Chinese brand offered by others.
PS: hopefully the late reply is of some benefit.
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Ledgemere Farm
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Thanks. I actually got some info. You are right. They have one tractor model that looks strikingly similar to NorTrac's tractor. There was a dealer around here who sold them last year, but not this year. bad news for anyone who bought one, heh?
JohnS
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Maybe not, since McConnell-Marc is still in business. Supposidly, they have numerous dealers through out the north east. If anyone in your area is "stranded", I would have them contact McConnell-Marc direct.
I never did get over to a M-M dealer that wasn't too far from me. I was primarily looking for a close emergency Jinma parts supply. Wouldn't mind having a tour of the assembly facility, like my friend did, someday.
I never did get over to a M-M dealer that wasn't too far from me. I was primarily looking for a close emergency Jinma parts supply. Wouldn't mind having a tour of the assembly facility, like my friend did, someday.
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Hi,
When MF was going through financial problems, they sole their 4wd line ( produced in Brampton Ontario.) to Mconnel-Marc
Below is a linke to a site telling the history of MF 4wd line!!
See you
Will
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http://www.bigtractorpower.com/masseyferguson4wdhistory.htm
When MF was going through financial problems, they sole their 4wd line ( produced in Brampton Ontario.) to Mconnel-Marc
Below is a linke to a site telling the history of MF 4wd line!!
See you
Will
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http://www.bigtractorpower.com/masseyferguson4wdhistory.htm
WilliamBos
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Hi,
When MF was going through financial problems, they sole their 4wd line ( produced in Brampton Ontario.) to Mconnel-Marc. LAter AGCO bought it back!!
Below is a linke to a site telling the history of MF 4wd line!!
See you
Will
/forums/images/graemlins/cool.gif
http://www.bigtractorpower.com/masseyferguson4wdhistory.htm
When MF was going through financial problems, they sole their 4wd line ( produced in Brampton Ontario.) to Mconnel-Marc. LAter AGCO bought it back!!
Below is a linke to a site telling the history of MF 4wd line!!
See you
Will
/forums/images/graemlins/cool.gif
http://www.bigtractorpower.com/masseyferguson4wdhistory.htm