Buying Advice New gc 2610

[irvingj]

Dogscape, doing your own service is a great way to become familiar with your machine. Not too hard to do, and there are numerous posts on TBN about it.

About the most expensive part of it is the hydraulic fluid. Dealer prices for filters are right up there, too, but probably best to stick with them-- in fact, I'm not sure if anyone has found an exact replacement aftermarket transmission filter yet, but I could be wrong.

I've heard, too, that some dealers will include the first 50-hr service- ask.

Just find a place that will take your used oil & hydraulic fluid for recycling before you start.

 

[wizard4cu]

I've had a MF 2610tlb since Dec 08. I love this tractor. Had a Kubota bx24 for 6 months before that. It was a piece of junk, started leaking hydro fluid with 10 hours on it, and it was NOT covered under warranty.

I have the 60" belly mower deck and mow several acres with it. It's very noisy compared to other tractors, such as the kubota. That said, I simply wear the proper ear protection.

It's pretty easy to put on and take off. Pick it up high and drop the pin on the rear wheels, turn them 90 degrees, and put the pin back in, under the support. The front wheels will turn 90 degress without doing this. That allows you to roll the deck out very easily while it's resting on it's wheels.

You can not lift the mower deck with the backhoe attached. Not that you'd normally be mowing with the backhoe attached anyway. But if you want to transport the whole thing at once, you'd better be sure to lock the mower in the highest position before switching the hoses.

The mower deck lifts on the left side before the right side, there is a fair amount of play in the shaft running side to side. and the hydo only lifts from one side. not a big issue but makes you think it's crooked when its just the lift mechanics.

The deck actually mows nicer than my John Deere X304, it doesn't scalp anywhere near as much.

I also have a hydo operated curtis snow plow bade that attaches to the loader arms. Lifts much higher that way than the standard blade that is frame attached. angles 30 deg each way too. so it's a big advantage over the factory setup thats frame mounted.

There are a few things they could make better on this tractor, but all-in-all it's a great setup and I would recommend it to anyone.

 

[Chooglin]

You can not lift the mower deck with the backhoe attached.

Yes you can...........your lines are not properly hooked up/color coded , if your deck wont lift with the backhoe on.

I had the same issue http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/...operating/211150-gc2310-backhoe-mmm-lift.html

 

[wizard4cu]

Chooglin, thank you VERY much for the information and pointer to the other thread! Here is upstate NY I currently have chains on all 4 tires, wheel weights, loaded tires, weight box and plow installed. When I get the mower deck and backhoe back out in about 4 months I'll be sure to review the connections. Sounds like the color coding on mine need to be reviewed and fixed. Just knowing it should work makes my day. Thanks again! :thumbsup:

 

[Chooglin]

Chooglin, thank you VERY much for the information and pointer to the other thread! Here is upstate NY I currently have chains on all 4 tires, wheel weights, loaded tires, weight box and plow installed. When I get the mower deck and backhoe back out in about 4 months I'll be sure to review the connections. Sounds like the color coding on mine need to be reviewed and fixed. Just knowing it should work makes my day. Thanks again! :thumbsup:

No problem.............I hope you get it working properly.:thumbsup:

 

[ozsevenzero]

I leave the loader on all the time....this comes in handy when installing the mower. Get on flat ground with the bucket on the turf and roll the bucket like you are dumping something and lift the front end up. Then i just slide the mower across the dirt and under the belly. Thing mows like a raped ape too.

 

[Dogscape]

Maybe...maybe delivery today! Dealer is arranging schedule for me now! fingers crossed. Very excited. Good weather to play with it. Cleaned out the garage...waiting for the call.

 

[Mike476]

Get the camera ready! :thumbsup:

 

[Dogscape]

Tractor came yesterday morning! Yeehaw.
I took pics, because I don't wanna get kicked off this board.

Delivery went well
http://i938.photobucket.com/albums/ad222/dogscape/other/Massey%20Ferguson/IMAG2016.jpg
http://i938.photobucket.com/albums/ad222/dogscape/other/Massey%20Ferguson/IMAG2017.jpg
http://i938.photobucket.com/albums/ad222/dogscape/other/Massey%20Ferguson/IMAG2018.jpg

I love the mow deck. real sturdy:
http://i938.photobucket.com/albums/ad222/dogscape/other/Massey%20Ferguson/IMAG2026.jpg
http://i938.photobucket.com/albums/ad222/dogscape/other/Massey%20Ferguson/IMAG2027.jpg

The Kuhn tiller seems to be a beast too!
http://i938.photobucket.com/albums/ad222/dogscape/other/Massey%20Ferguson/IMAG2032.jpg

Starting working it today!
http://i938.photobucket.com/albums/ad222/dogscape/other/Massey%20Ferguson/IMAG2025.jpg

I love this a lot a more than I thought I would.
Man I got a lot of work done this am!
Can't wait for the spring thaw so I can try the backhoe.
Seeking more seat time.

 

[Mike476]

Congratulations, nice looking gear! :thumbsup:

 

[mguitas]

Nice tractor:thumbsup:

 

[irvingj]

Congratulations! Now you'll have a great time thinking up all sorts of things that you can now do that you couldn't before, even if it's just hauling 300 lbs of wood at a time; makes things go a lot faster!:thumbsup:

 

[fixin40]

I think you will love the tractor, I have the 2410, and 08 model. I have about 400 hours so far and I can tell say I love the tractor. Sometimes I do wish it had more lifting capacity or I could dig faster with the backhoe, but then I think this is paid for and it is a lot faster than a shovel. Last week I got a phone call from a neighbor, she had a horse die. It took about 2 hours to dig a hole 5.5 ft deep to fit the horse, big hole. The ground was partially frozen, I live in upstate NY, and about 3ft down I hit hard clay and shale. The backhoe did not miss a beat. I also have a 54" rear mount snow blower, 48" tiller, 60" mmm, 48" brush hog, 60" york rake, 48" box blade, and some clamp on forks for my loader(these are very useful). The r-4 tires are fine on lawns and more durable in the woods, in the winter I put tire chains on all 4 tires and it is like night and day traction wise(improved steering, negotiating hills). I find it unnecessary to run the tractor in the at 2500-2600 for most mowing 2000 is just fine and it uses less fuel. Did I mention the fuel?, The old tractor 16hp gasoline garden tractor used more than twice the fuel as the massey, love it. Keep your reports coming, congrats on the tractor1:thumbsup:

 

[MF RED in MT]

Dogacape, great looking tractor and attachments, you will not be disappointed I am sure, :thumbsup:. Be sure to read the "All newbies, FAQ" thread for a lot of good information, . KC