Today is the day!

[Live Free Or Die]

Hello.

Thanks in a large part to the folks (your information /discussions help many a lurker) on this site my new tractor is going to be delivered today.

I decided on a GC 2610 with the 2360 blower and 2325 mower deck. Considered a Deere and Kubota too but had heard good things about the MF dealer, who is just 15 miles away. I will say that it was a brutal decision as all three dealerships are local and seemed like great guys. They all offered a test / play ride and since I do not really know what I want or need in a tractor they showed great patience and answered all my questions. Price was comparable and all offered the 0% financing but, as embarrassing as it may sound, I just like the Massey. The wife told me that "This is it. Buy the one you want". So I did!

Anyway, thanks for all the information.

 

[ChuckinNH]

Congratulations on your purchase! The time will go slowly until you are playing / working with it. Did you buy it from Northwood Power? I really like the GC series too, and know that you will be happy with it.

 

[Thomas]

Welcome to TBN neighbor.

Congrats on fine..fine investment,and do jump right in anytime and share w/us all.

 

[LBrown59]

Congrats

Hello.

Thanks in a large part to the folks (your information /discussions help many a lurker) on this site my new tractor is going to be delivered today.

I decided on a GC 2610 with the 2360 blower and 2325 mower deck. Considered a Deere and Kubota too but had heard good things about the MF dealer, who is just 15 miles away. I will say that it was a brutal decision as all three dealerships are local and seemed like great guys. They all offered a test / play ride and since I do not really know what I want or need in a tractor they showed great patience and answered all my questions. Price was comparable and all offered the 0% financing but, as embarrassing as it may sound, I just like the Massey. The wife told me that "This is it. Buy the one you want". So I did!

Anyway, thanks for all the information.

 

[Live Free Or Die]

Thanks. This thing is too much fun.

Yes, I got it from Northwood Power and they were great to deal with. The tractor came with the bucket up and the snowblower attached so I got to see everything come off once (by my request). We then put the snowblower back on. Much, much easier than my old Simplicitys. I only hope it lasts as long.

My only problem is the height of my garage door. I think I measured a fixed GC 2600's ROPS instead of a folding GC 2610's. It is not a big deal, only took a few minutes to fold down and, more importantly, I noticed before I did any damage.

Hope the Boss lets me play a little tomorrow before we go to the folks for dinner. Happy Thanksgiving.

 

[NHhomestead1775]

Enjoy it. Purchased mine from Northwood Power in July.

 

[irvingj]

Welcome, congratulations....

I think you made a good choice. I've found that my 2310 with that blower and that mower are pretty darned impressive. Both tools saved me GOBS of time on snow removal and lawn mowing, and make each job --well, at least if not "fun"-- much more satisfying.

No longer feel like I'm tied to the walk-behind blower in the winter and the push mower in the summer for numerous hours at a time!

 

[Live Free Or Die]

The snow we got last night was just a tease (about 4 inches of wet stuff around here) but at least I got to try out the 2360 blower. Still trying to get use to the girth and length of the tractor so I am glad I got the front mount unit. Seems like it has plenty of power and can not wait to see what distance I get with a real storm.

I left the backhoe on ... is that an issue or should I take it off?

Think snow!

 

[jaybrad]

Congrats on a great decision all around.

I drove by Northwood a couple weeks ago, but didn't have the time to stop. It looked like they have an impressive selection in stock - and they sure have lots of satisfied customers on TBN.

We only got 2-3" of snow, but I was able to get out and use the snow blower to clear the driveway before it would have melted on its own.

irvingj is right - I actually look forward to snow storms. Well, at least the clearing the driveway part.

BTW - pictures of red tractors and projects involving red tractors are always welcomed and appreciated.



Jay

 

[LBrown59]

I left the backhoe on ... is that an issue or should I take it off?

I leave the bh on because you need a counter balance on the rear end when using the feel or something on the front end .

 

[irvingj]

Ditto LBrown-- leave the backhoe on, it'll be good for weight over the rear wheels. I haven't had any problems with mine, with turf tires. And a warning-- remember that, when you're looking forward & blowing, that the stabilizer arms and the ROPS lights both make the tractor wider BEHIND you-- easy to forget. ("CRUNCH!" is not nice to hear!)

Only issue has been being "light" on the front when going uphill; solution: go downhill when blowing, lift blower & back up to get back to the top-- if you have a slope to do.

Sounds like we'll all have a chance at running blowers & plows this Wednesday/Thursday....

 

[Live Free Or Die]

We got about 9 inches of wet snow yesterday and the GC 2610 with the 2360 blower did very well. The R4 tires were fantastic and, as was suggested here, I left the backhoe on so that might have helped with traction. I do three of my neighbors' driveways and I love how quick I can now go between houses.

My only issue is the electric chute would not rotate properly. It was not frozen or clogged and I had Kroiled it before the storm. It has power and the screw rotates but just a until it engages and then it stops. Not too big of a deal but will contact the dealership Saturday about options / suggestions.

 

[irvingj]

You might want to check the polyethylene "ring" that rides between the metal chute and the raised metal boss that it sits over. That piece is fairly effective at being a non-lubricated bushing, but can hang up if there's a piece of grit in there -- or if it's missing...

There's also some adjustment in the four 2-bolt "clips" that hold the chute in place- should be close/tight enough to hold the chute on, but loose enough to allow for freedom of movement.

If all that looks good, perhaps you have a dud motor.

We got about the same at my house, around 9"... less in town, but I'm up on a hill.

That wind was wicked! Lawn areas next to the woods look like a war zone!

 

[Bolens1886]

Congrat on the 2610. I got mine from them back in OCT. I agree leave the backhoe on for added rear wheel weight. I found with the 9" we got the other day of wet heavey stuff I was still rear light while using the FEL. Have fun as I know I am....