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Spud 
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Posted: 22 Aug 2012 at 11:33am |
I am looking for a modern replacement for Dad's old MF 135. Any suggestions on a good unit?
I was thinking of an MF 2615. Does anybody have an experience with these?
It needs to be low to get in an old 2 storey type barn. I also want it to be a "real" tractor, not a glorified lawnmower as it needs to be able to pull a haybine or wagon in the field.
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Gerald J.
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Posted: 22 Aug 2012 at 11:37am |
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What's wrong with the MF-135? It could run a long time. Mine is working as good as when it was new.
Gerald J.
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Don(MO)
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Posted: 22 Aug 2012 at 1:07pm |
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I'm with Geraid, I spent haft the money that the 2615 will sale for on the 135 you will have a great little tractor and still have money in the bank for more AC tractors.
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Dale
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Posted: 22 Aug 2012 at 8:12pm |
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I agree with Gerald and Don. Wouldn't trade my MF35 3 cylinder Perkins model (forerunner to 135) for anything. Only thing lacking on my 35 which most 135's have is power steering. Keep it.
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Dean (West MI)
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Posted: 22 Aug 2012 at 8:27pm |
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My neighbor has a MF 135 that has been sitting for as long as I can remember. Breaks my heart to see it rusting away, but they won't sell it. It looks to be the perfect size for working around the house and small farming. Maybe someday they will sell.......
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Gerald J.
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Posted: 22 Aug 2012 at 8:52pm |
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The MF135 is ten times the tractor of the Ford N series, will do real work. Weighs twice as much as an 8N too. Mine has 12 speeds forward, 4 reverse, power assisted steering, only 4 GPM on the hydraulics, and a working three point. And it used to plow all day on less than 15 gallons of gas.
Gerald J.
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Posted: 22 Aug 2012 at 11:12pm |
 Dale wrote:
I agree with Gerald and Don. Wouldn't trade my MF35 3 cylinder Perkins model (forerunner to 135) for anything. Only thing lacking on my 35 which most 135's have is power steering. Keep it.
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BrianC
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Posted: 22 Aug 2012 at 11:20pm |
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Tough decision.
I test drove a bunch of new compact/utility tractors. That cooled down my
new tractor fever. Not impressed. I did not try the 2615. But I just looked at the specs
on the 2615 , engine is larger than others, and 540 pto is at an old-school like 1790 engine rpm. That should mean less noise. Noise (engine and hydraulic) was the biggest turnoff with the new toys I tested.
Good luck.
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Spud
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Posted: 23 Aug 2012 at 12:10am |
The 135 is a good machine but is getting tired.
With the oil type air cleaner, it is not getting maintained like it should as I am not around enough to change it regularly.
No foot throttle is awkward.
2wd only means difficult to move anywhere in winter with a bale on it.
I really like the English built MF 240 with 4wd but they are pretty rare to find.
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Gerald J.
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Posted: 23 Aug 2012 at 9:54am |
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My MF-135, made in 1968 the last year of the Continental gas engine has a dry dual element air cleaner. It should be practical to update.
The MF-236 loader was too much for the tractor, even with the rear tires filled with calcium chloride solution a round bale out front had the rear wheels in the air about half the time while crossing the field. Since the front axle had been broken once when I got my 4020 for greater crop clearance, I moved that loader to the bigger tractor.
The 4020 has a foot throttle but its not useful for field work where speed control is important to proper planting and spraying.
It might be a better idea to haul big bales on the three point than the loader at least then you can steer with the brakes if the front wheels are in the air.
I quit hauling round bales with my MF-135 and hired a neighbor with a bigger tractor a couple times, then I quit selling hay.
Gerald J.
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Kip-Utah
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Posted: 23 Aug 2012 at 12:29pm |
I have a real fondness for the little Fergie 35s and the succesional models that followed. The first tractor I ever drove was my Grandpa's MF 35 Diesel. Some day a Red & Flint Gray tractor may find a place in our stable of orange ones! Kip
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