Is this a scam? tractor check

[murphy1244]

Need someone in Tennesse to checkout this Tractor sales place. I am told that the 135 was last produced in 1975 and this one is listed as a 1991 with 46 hours for 5500.00. Please help so I don't go down there for nuting. http://www.tractorhouse.com/listingsdetail/detail.aspx?OHID=7065805&
Murph

 

[EverythingAttachments]

That has to be a misprint. Have you tried calling them?

 

[Localmotion]

As you say the MF135 was last produced in 1975. Nevertheless it is a great little tractor and (while I don't know US pricing) the price seems fair for one in good condition when converted to £3500.

One caution though - 46 genuine hours???? Even if it was 1991, that seems unbelievably low.....

 

[MasseyWV]

That's definitely not a 1991 model Massey 135 tractor.

Judging by the pictures, it's a deluxe and appears to be a 1964-1967 model. The solid red front wheels would normally indicate a later year, but it appears to be an older restoration so the colors may not be accurate. The air filter is the tipoff to it's approximate year range because the vertical-style air filter was only used prior to serial number 641023533, when the newer horizontal-style air filter was put into production. An easy way to remember the air filter "clue" is to keep the year 1967 in mind.

Vertical-style air filter = 1967 or older
Horizontal-style air filter = 1967 or newer

It doesn't appear to have multipower and has been converted to use an alternator instead of the original generator. The hours (46) can't be right considering it's age, and the serial number (897719M2) the ad has listed is actually a part number for a rear axle center housing, but someone who is inexperienced with these tractors probably mistook it to be the serial number.

Lastly, the price ($5500) seems a little high. IMO

 

[murphy1244]

I called and got a answering machine, no call back as yet. They also have a 93 on the same site. Thanks all I willpass this up as a scam. I went to see a 70 135 today but it is too much cash 3500.00 too many hours 5179. and is in very rough shape. So if you here about any GOOD machines around N.E. Ohio area please PM me. Thanks all, especially you Massey.

 

[LD1]

I called and got a answering machine, no call back as yet. They also have a 93 on the same site. Thanks all I willpass this up as a scam. I went to see a 70 135 today but it is too much cash 3500.00 too many hours 5179. and is in very rough shape. So if you here about any GOOD machines around N.E. Ohio area please PM me. Thanks all, especially you Massey.

Are you looking for specifically a 135 MF?

 

[murphy1244]

Are you looking for specifically a 135 MF?

Yes, diesel with power steering, no multi, deluxe dash

 

[jdfox777]

Yes, diesel with power steering, no multi, deluxe dash

Not sure how definite your requirements are. I saw this on CL in Richmond, KY if that is close enough. Looks like a gas model to me.

massey ferguson 135 tractor!!!!!

Jon

 

[BobG_in_VA]

Not sure how definite your requirements are. I saw this on CL in Richmond, KY if that is close enough. Looks like a gas model to me.

massey ferguson 135 tractor!!!!!

Jon

Its a gas model...air cleaner to carb on the right side...spin out rims...for $2650, if it doesn't have 5K hours on it, sounds like a good deal. PS: you won't be sorry if its gas vs. diesel, those Cont. Z145s are great engines. BobG in VA

 

[murphy1244]

Its a gas model...air cleaner to carb on the right side...spin out rims...for $2650, if it doesn't have 5K hours on it, sounds like a good deal. PS: you won't be sorry if its gas vs. diesel, those Cont. Z145s are great engines. BobG in VA

Bob I really want a Perkins diesel, power steering, 6+2 trans, 2 stage 3 point.