MF35?

[Arc weld]

Pulling from the top link can flip the tractor over backwards as well. Top link is mostly used in compression when working or when lifting an implement on the 3 pt.

 

[PatrickS2222]

Pulling from the top link can flip the tractor over backwards as well. Top link is mostly used in compression when working or when lifting an implement on the 3 pt.

Yes, can be very dangerous and result in an extremely serious accident with any tractor.
Regarding most models of MF machines, these will break easily when mis-used though - the one on our 135 was broken years ago when it was quite new This was a result of an utter idiot son of a share-farmer with whom my parents once briefly had a contract. That incident was among several which resulted in legal action to remove them from the farm. I was only a young child then, I remember the chain of events but none of the details. We had it cast welded and reinforced - must have indeed been a very capable tradesman who did the repair job, because it has lasted very well ..... so far about 35 years! :thumbsup: A testament to talented craftsmen in general, and that one in particular.
That tractor has done a lot of work since then though, and is still working today ..... I just got off it an hour ago! :laughing:

 

[jdeilus]

Thanks for all the replies. We could not get the tractor to start. It has not been started for 10 years. Because the starter engages but the engine does not turn over leads me to believe that the starter is not providing enough amps to turn the engine over or the engine is tight. Not running for such a long time might have caused some rust on the cylinder walls. I said in the beginning that I will take it if it runs. The owner is going to remove the starter and see if he can rotate the flywheel by hand with a screw driver. I don't think the swing motor can be fixed. It looks like the shaft that comes out on top is bent.

 

[PatrickS2222]

I wouldn't be so easily discouraged - use some ingenuity, put in a bit of effort and a measure of determination, and you'll be amazed at what you can achieve on one of these machines, and for a surprisingly low cost. There were hundreds of thousands of these machines manufactured - suitable second-hand parts are readily available and, in this day and age, easily found with the help of the internet. It's also a diesel - a real advantage, and a machine for free ..... that's a really good starting point. :laughing:
It's your choice from there - spend some time and some money and end up with a good strong reliable machine which will be attractive to enthusiasts of the era. Alternatively, you can spend just a little time but a lot more money and end up with a newer machine - which may not be any more reliable, but it will owe you a lot more in cost, and also be losing resale value because it is nevertheless newer. Additionally, it will be struggling to outlast a real machine, made from real iron and steel, like this one. Someone else might want it. Bottom line ..... it's your call.
I worked mine for five hours today - no dramas whatsoever. My neighbour loves watching it work so much, he wants one as well! :thumbsup:

 

[Arc weld]

How do you know it's diesel? Judging by the exhaust it might be a gas engine. I've run an MF30 loader with the gas engine and it was a great machine. Being this one sat for 10 years and doesn't turn over. I'd leave it where it sits. If the rest of the machine at least looked half decent I might consider trying to get it going but that machine is well abused and sat for 10 years for a reason. I know where there's an MF50A that was taken apart because it needs a new engine. That machine is really clean and would be worth finding a new engine. It had relatively low hours on the meter if I recall but never asked what was wrong with the engine. It had a Sims cab and really good paint and didn't appear to have been abused.

 

[PatrickS2222]

Arc weld, I'm presuming it's diesel only because the exhaust is on the left - 3cyl Perkins I imagine, but I could easily be wrong. It just seems unusual for a loader BH to have a gas engine. I'm ready to stand corrected. may be able to enlighten us both. That 50A sounds really good, a nice big capable machine, and you're absolutely right - engines are easy to find (or fix). Jdeilus might also want to know more about it!

 

[Arc weld]

I remember the MF30 gas I ran the exhaust was real close to the loader arms when raised and turned them a little black. I'm fairly certain the exhaust was on the left and used the same thin exhaust elbow around the hood. It was really quiet too. MF30 ran a 4 cylinder Perkins 4-212 gas or 4-203 diesel and MF40 ran 3 cylinder. MF30B ran the 3 cylinder and 40B ran 4 cylinder. The 50A I know of did look good but I don't know what all was wrong with it except it needed an engine.