MF 220

ByuBill · Jan 26, 2002

With all of the knowledge floating around these forums, someone is bound to know where they all went. Part of them anyway. The MF 220 was imported by MF from 1978-1984 and have all but disapeared. Where have they gone and where can parts be found? Any info will be greatly appreciated. Thanks ByuBill

Thomas · Jan 26, 2002

Welcome to TBN ByuBill. /w3tcompact/icons/smile.gif
Take a look at Yesterday Tractor website and check out ad section,or Massy tractor message & post website and the folks there might be able to lend a hand.
What part or parts are you looking for?
Have a grand day.

ByuBill · Jan 26, 2002

Thanks Thomas, for the welcome. You wouldn't believe how many forums that I have posted on about the MF 220 and how many sites that I have been to looking for parts. Most sites don't list the 220 in their parts section anymore. It is a great little tractor. Just a little noisy with a hole in the exhaust manifold. Massey Ferguson list them as obsolete. The company that built them(Toyosha) is no longer in business. Searching the national parts hotline, they are for the most part non-exsistant. Found a manifold in Kentucky or $150, can have this one welded for probably nothing. I was just wondering if anyone had any info on the MF 220. Like how many were sold in the USA ect. Have searched the internet and have found one other one, price reduced to$4995. So where did they go?
Thanks again,
ByuBill

Anonymous Poster · Jan 26, 2002

Massey Ferguson 220-4

MF220 FWA, Mfr. 1979-84, 2-cyl Toyosha 90 cid, 26.5 PTO HP, 12/3 spds., 3020 lbs. (2550 lbs.-2WD), Last Mfr. List Price $10,225. ($8,665.-2WD)

ByuBill · Jan 27, 2002

Thanks John, nice pic. I wish that mine was the 220-4. Would help on this 300 ft 12% grade driveway. Talk about a ski slope when it snows.... I have the specs on the tractor. Was wondering where they all went and where parts may be acquired. Seems from my searches that if mine breaks, parts aren't available. Couldn't sell it, I mean who would want a broke tractor that parts aren't available for. Wouldn't do much good to part it out, Who has one that they need parts for. I guess that I could plant flowers in the loader or something. Could unload it on some poor sucker that doesn't know any better. Naw,,,,,, not my style. So where did they all disappear to?
ByuBill

Thomas · Jan 27, 2002

Have you try Massey website,for they might have the history on the model.
"So where did they go"..good question.
Like other models thru out the years they were inproved and given a new name,but like the past they shall always be around here an there. /w3tcompact/icons/wink.gif

ByuBill · Jan 27, 2002

I agree with you Thomas, 100%. It's called progress. Seems that almost, I did say, almost, any tractor out there from the early 1900's up until the late 1970's you can get parts for somewhere. After around 1985, the same thing. There seems to be a grey area there. I do realize that MF was in a restructuring period during that time and that is probably one of the reasons that their imports of compacts from this company were discontinued. I have contacted Massey Ferguson trying to find out a little history. Seems that no-one that I talked to was out of daipers at that time and knew nothing about it. They will check into it and get back with me. Ofcourse, I'm holding my breath. I have a lot of confidence in the corporate offices. Since I also work for a large corporation. So far I have found one MF 220 and one MF 210 for sale on the internet. The 210 is almost identical, has 5 hp less than the 220. Hey, that John Miller III is something else isn't he. He has pictures for everything. Almost any subject and he is sure to come through with a photo. Have a great day.
ByuBill

Anonymous Poster · Jan 27, 2002

You're right... the 1980's were very turbulent for most ag and brought a number to their knees...

Massey Ferguson had just done a number of buildings and expansion in the late '70's (booming business that wouldn't quit...?) and were in hock past their "necks" when business came to almost a standstill in the 80's with absolutely no immediate relief in-sight... they couldn't even pay interest payments on their loans...

Over a three or four year period, MF lost about 1 billion dollars... when a billion was a billion...

International Harvester around '82/'83 lost about 1/2 billion in one year alone... about '84/'85 Case {a smaller company} got International in a fire sale...

Anyways, getting side-tracked... I don't know the exact relationship, but Hinomoto I think either took over the Toyosha line or were partners...??? But, try a search for Hinomoto for some parts for your MF220...

You may also try sheaftractor@coiinc.com as he does grey market parts/manuals...

I wish I could be more help... those compacts from the late 70's-early 80's were all built like tanks... I like to think of them as "miniature" utility tractors of the time...

Good luck in your searching...

ByuBill · Jan 28, 2002

John, I have to hand it to you. You are a world of knowledge, and have the photos to prove it. I have seen a lot of your post and you amaze me. I am sure a lot of others also. My hat is off to you. I have learned a lot just reading the post in forums all over the internet. You have taught me more than you know. I, and I am sure that I am not the only one, are very grateful that you take the time out of your day to post and reply as much as you do. I spend countless hours on the internet, guess that you could call me an internet junky. When I need to know something about tractors or related subjects, all I have to do is look for post from, John Miller III. Thank you very much for being here.
ByuBill

Thomas · Jan 28, 2002

Yep John indeed great guy!
Like to see a picture of his computer work area..wonder what it may look like. /w3tcompact/icons/wink.gif
I would be most intrested in the findings that Massey sends you about the MF 220
Stay safe and warm.