How to buy a good used farm tractor. Great Information, tips and money saving advice! Buyer Beware!

[@uvcoach42]

I was thinking a contractor or excavator owner .. not a ER nurse with that I say Thank you for your service ! It takes a special person.

[@nacholibre1962]

Wow, this video is pure GOLD! One of the best advice videos of ANY kind I have ever seen. Nothing fancy, no frills, and no gimmics. Just to-the-point great info. The only downside was the capacity of my brain to absorb it all. That said, I have bookmarked it for future use. Well done, Sir!

[@StoneyRidgeFarmer]

yeppers...that's why ya keep this video in your pocket and watch it when ya head out to buy a new machine

[@davidpotts3844]

Great advise. I was lucky the person I bought my tractor from was very honest. I did wonder what the cotter key sticking out the bottom was. I figured it was a vent of some kind. This video cleared this up, weep hole

[@chapinburgess3220]

This is THE MOST well done and comprehensive tips of things to look for that I have seen. I am a farmer and keep up my own equipment beyond just a tractor and I'm aware of little things that change over time so I know long before something goes out which is going to be a repair. I like to do my preventitive maintenance in the winter when things slow down. I keep a spreadsheet of each piece of equipment I own so I can keep up with things lkike oil changes, air filters and the such. Thank you again for this wealth of tips.

[@StoneyRidgeFarmer]

Thanks buddy

[@outinthesticks8176]

Tractor tires had tubes calcium chloride would not corode rims unless its leaking . Quick tip to check alternators, while its running touch a wrench to rear bearing, if its charging it will be magnetized. Ahen looking in the rad while running if there are any bubbles coming up then it means bad head gasket, cracked block or head or leaking liner

[@goldenscales]

Back on the farm in Nth Canterbury, in New Zealand's South Island, I drove an old International tractor. I loved that machine! It was decades old, yet ran like a new one! All the time, every time!

[@martymartin2894]

I bought a tractor a few years ago i only checked for easy starting, engine blow-by, gears and leaks and how well it sounded. It was an old tractor too and it cost me about 2000 in repairs that i didn't notice rite away, but it could have been worse.

[@robertmcneal9375]

GREAT INFORMATION,,I JUST BOUGHT A 1988 FORD 1610 AND FOUND OUT THE LOW DOWN ON IT BEFORE PURCHASE,,OLDER FARMER HAD BOUGHT IT BRAND NEW AND ALL HE USED IT FOR WAS CUTTING HIS YARD ONLY, WITH A 60 IN.BELLY MOWER.REAL GOOD TRACTOR AND A GOOD BUY,!!

[@dmorgan28]

Very well said. I grew up driving theses MF135’s and MF165’s. Many, many others. I guess I like these Massey Ferguson’s better than most. I bought a MF180. Owned it for many years then finally sold it and bought a JD6415 which I still own. I just really love these old tractors. Thanks for your video. You said it right. Keep on farmin. Don

[@joedoe-sedoe7977]

Check the slop in the steering wheel and joints, check for low oil pressure at idle when hot to indicate bad bearings, check PTO shaft for damaged splines and leaky seal, check radiator for sludge or mineral build up

[@tonygreaves2081]

You are one of the best presenters on the Internet! Great job.

[@crazedman6786]

Been watching for videos for a while and never knew you were a nurse. From a fellow nurse have a great day and love the content. Your awesome

[@rupertmcnaughtdavis3649]

We have been using 2 MF 135S FOR 50 YEARS! From South Africa

[@jose9153]

I have reduced your advice to a check list. Happy to share it if anyone wants. Thanks for the great video!

[@PunchboxRockers]

I just bought a massey 65 diesel and your video helped me make a decision which ended in a purchase. Thank you!

[@dandahermitseals5582]

Ok. My first time at your channel and the first thing outta your mouth tells me you are someone for people to listen to cause your first is a hugely important piece of safety advise. Shows your priority and that you know what you're talking about. Dan ( old timer in my 70s n.grew up in this life style. I've got a 1968 Case model 444 with a BD 154 diesel and big wide orchard tires)

[@michaaelwandha6799]

I am planning to buy an old MF8140 big tractor and this video was perfect. I am visiting the seller next week and I now know how to ask good questions. Thanks a lot.

[@great0789]

I just got my first tractor ever. A truly mint John Deere 870 with only 88 hrs on it. Garage kept. All oil looks spanking new. Even the battery looks spanking new even though it was installed in 2011’ Came with several implements too!

[@_P0tat07_]

Man. I love the sound of those old Massey’s. We had a 30B industrial tractor at work and oh man the sound it made was beautiful.

[@2campercamper]

Couldn't agree more Love that Massey tune Dance of the engine The sound of big work ahead Sound in a hurry If any of that makes any sense You may be intersted to know the vast oceans or demonstrably level Real science natural and the formal combined Observable measurable recordable and repeatable No room for debate unless people fall for the Flat Earth v Globe nonsence To see the world for what it really is opens up all kinds of new theories and ideas what's the benefit of knowing you were looking in the right direction instead of gazing at exoplanets and Spacex cartoons Euclid of Alexandria understood the natural world Today they use the term non-Euclidean Because reality doesn't fit their illusions If that wee tractor could talk it would laugh at the idea of bendy oceans that are held together by a theory Farm the plain Giving up the globe is difficult but the benefits are many A mind free from the pollution of the heliocentric fantasy and all the lies to go with it 😊

[@ihatered3177]

My family bought a massey ferguson 165 multi power 30 years ago and it still works great with no black smoke it has almost 80000 hours

[@StoneyRidgeFarmer]

80k hours?

[@ihatered3177]

@@StoneyRidgeFarmer yup it worked alot even before we bought it

[@henryrobinson9837]

i was raised on these tractors im 54 now,they did use a salt mixture years ago but then went to an antifreeze mixture,the tires were 80% filled to add weight. several hundreds of pounds and in the front also.

[@mrgearheadfromhell]

You can also take the oil dipstick and hold it to the center of the back of the alternator, if it is charging it will have a magnetic field and will pull the dipstick to the alternator; If it doesn't have a magnetic field the alternator is not charging.

[@StoneyRidgeFarmer]

Nice...great tip Mrgear! Thanks

[@OldF1000]

I use a multimeter from Harbor freight that got for free

[@chromedome1120]

hey Josh , excellent video we had a Massey 65 on the farm also had the Perkins Diesel in it , wasn't much for power but beside that I remember one thing it did and back then there was no fix , the implement arms on the three point always bleed down once the tractor was shut down once you started it back up the arms would come back up , just a little FYI . Terry

[@lazydog76]

If your going to buy a used tractor with diesel engine, make sure you tell the seller that you do t want them to start ot before you get there. You want to start it on a cold start to see if it has issues on cold cranks. If it does have issues starting or have to use starting fluid then it will need a rebuild soon as compression is low

[@StoneyRidgeFarmer]

Agreed

[@riceak8856]

All so show you if they have made the engine a crack baby to either

[@jamestee007]

On a diesel make sure you check the oil for fuel leaking into the oil , it will smell like diesel and after running the oil level will go up. Run it to operating temp. and make sure your oil pressure doesn't drop too low.

[@StoneyRidgeFarmer]

Thanks for the tip brotha!

[@williamdomey7584]

Thank you for taking the time to explain what to look for in a tractor. Some things I knew but there were a lot of things I didn’t. Thank you

[@sailorcto]

Great vid Josh. As a guy with a small chunk of land and looking for tractors, a MF 135 is on my list. I mess with diesels in cars and boats. Two things that kill a diesel are lack of compression and over heating. A diesel should start with authority AND stop with authority; if it runs after the key is off, that's bad. If it cranks and cranks and cranks when starting, that's usually low compression. I use MollyLube Diesel purge system to clean an unknown diesel to get rid of pinging/nailing sounds, smoke, etc. on an old diesel. Great, great stuff. Love your channel!

[@WPRJersey]

Thanks for this video. I'm new to your channel but have been going through all your older posts. Not very difficult to hit the thumbs up buttons as you bring a great deal of useful information in short Vlogs. I plan to buy some land soon in TN or NC to start a small family type farm, nothing fancy. I know a tractor is a key tool, which I know very little about. So this will be a video a rewatch when the time comes.

[@jwalk3107]

I want to criticize your video, but I see how much you love being a farmer and sharing what you have learned. I have to keep in mind that It’s certainly not easy putting yourself out there making videos. Thanks for sharing, sir, god bless.

[@steverichens4242]

Calcium chloride, was put in tires because it would not freeze. But yes it is corrosive. I have the same problem on a little case Skiploader that I purchased through trade from my sister. It is a wonderful little tractor but I am going to be searching for new wheels for that..What a wonderful video thank you so much!

[@misunflowerstyle906]

I don't know anything about tractors but you are easy enough for me to follow. Some people are just great at teaching. Plus, look at all the free advice you received just for posting.

[@StoneyRidgeFarmer]

Glad to help...I didn't know much about buying a used tractor either....figured I'd pass along the knowledge that I gained! Thanks for the comment...good to have ur positive attitude on the channel!

[@nicuvlogs2889]

Stoney Ridge Farmer how do you obtain replacement parts for those old tractors?

[@Marathon13240]

Thank you for this indepth video! I'm pretty adept with cars/trucks but I've never even touched a tractor and I'm planning to buy one to maintain and partially clear some small brush on some land I'm buying and this really helps A LOT!! 👍🏼

[@AB-ve2bg]

Watched this before going to check out a tractor. All the parts were different colors, and the guy says "yeah I had to mickey mouse this and that". Thank you for this video it really helped a newbie. The thing was beat up

[@CanadianCowHauler]

not trying to nit pick, just a tip to stretch out the life of ur alternator you'll want to pull the shut off before shutting of the key. its not good for the charging system to do it key first

[@travisdj9208]

Depending on your use you should verify your brakes work on the tractor. The one we’ve owned for years only has the left brake working we usually stall it at a low rpm to stop it. The only important part is the parking brake is engaged via a pin on the left brake so we still have that

[@thomasarussellsr]

All good points, especially to check out the wheels and valve stems, I used to service tires on everything from earth-movers all the way down to little cars with 12 inch rims, the old tractors with their calcium chloride was always the worst for corrosion. Next was the Mack dump trucks, the breaks always were to hot to touch the wheels when they came in. If they pulled right in to the garage yo could see a glow to the hubs and lugs. Every last Mack that came in. If your looking for a dump truck for your farm, just be aware of that. The old Ford 2Ns were common to have 3pt hitch issues, make sure they will lift. if the seller has something you can hitch to it, try it to make sure your hitch works, same goes for any old tractor with a front loader bucket, make sure it will lift and inspect the arms for cracks or welds.

[@teter129]

Any video that can save me from myself is worth while and saves me money is aces, thanks.

[@apuuvah]

Check out the slack in steering. Make sure the lift does not drop too fast. In MF 135 it WILL drop, but it should drop slowly. In some other tractors it won't drop. It should start very easily, unless it's really gold.

[@FhatuwaniManyane]

this video is a life saver, I am looking for tractor like this preferable MF 240. Thank you for this video

[@johngritman4840]

Thanks for the video. My daughter & son in law are buying a 111 acre farm with an 1,800sf house. There is a tenant farmer on one part of the land and another one on another part. These fellows are not the friendliest - yet. They are old and within a decade will be gone. Good deal! Curtis is an owner/operator of a semi truck with an RGN trailer for hauling construction equipment, military and agriculture equipment. He is also a very good diesel mechanic. He inherited with the land a 5 ton spreader with one broken axle and a small bulldozer. Make friends - fixes their trucks in his spare time, fix the spreader and it becomes the community spreader and rebuild the bulldozer. And don't worry about the tractor, he can borrow one! The farming/ homesteading community is a wonderful group of people. Think about it. They barter but really what they are doing is using their God given skills for the good of the community. Nothing like good neighbors. For me, I with my wife of 48 years on a 1/10th of an acre. But I am the financial/operational consultant for this enterprise and my counsel is being passed to another farmer. How good is that? For anybody reading this, my first suggestion is to build a rainy day fund. WOW! Did I ever have an argument with my son in law about this. Then late this afternoon someone backed their semi-truck into his. Now the insurance will settle this out - about $10K of damage but he loses income every day that truck is parked. The rainy day fund will bridge the gap until the insurance writes the check. You may work your fingers to the bone and you may be very frugal in spending but you will still need cash. Ask yourself: how long will those tractor drive tires last and start saving today to replace them. May God bless you all. And thanks again for the video.

[@julieredifer11]

Sitting on a tractor seat when you starting it is the best advice of your whole video that is a very good way to get killed standing the side of it and starting it

[@HarrisonCountyStudio]

@John you are spot on. A plan, with a financial budget is absolutely a must for success. As they say, “if you fail to plan, you have planned to fail”.

[@glennphillips3860]

Thank you for sharing what you know. You are very knowledgable and a great benefit to our learning. We appreciate all you say and it helps very much. Thank you again

[@lonniechapman5691]

Thanks for the common sense advice. It's too easy to make a quick buy because the tractor looks good.

[@daleslover2771]

Stoney Ridge, Excellent Shakedown on PMCS, preventive maintenance checks and services. Pointing out to the newer parts with the painted surfaces you're dead right WHY? many previous owners look at the vehicle as a (BOAT) (Break out another thousand $$$ )40 + years of being a mechanic, this information can be picked up and out of every manual, from Chilton, MOTOR, Haynes, or the ($ Original factory shop manual $) that comes with that Tractor, Truck, Car Bus, Chainsaw, Rototiller ect.ect. ect. I appreciate you stressing.Safety Factor that is required prior to starting that Tractor. and that's one thing that you'll never have enough of, I'm not talking about money, I'm talking about safety😨 Excellent video once again,

[@colonialroofingofnorthcaro441]

Not always true about a clean vehicle, my truck hasn't been washed in a years but I never skimp on mechanical or replacement parts or especially oil changes, I like a good looking vehicle, but a hood paint job never got me anywhere but taking care of you vehicle mechanically that's the most important but I do get what your saying, for a person you don't know and a product your not familiar with, you only have some much to go on, thanks for the vid

[@soilsurvivor]

One of my mechanics, years ago, told me he prefers to see an engine that hasn't been steam-cleaned prior to sale. The dust (or lack thereof) can indicate what's been serviced and what hasn't.)

[@cavemanjoe7972]

Also, you want to feel both radiator hoses after you bring the engine up to operating temperature. If one is cold with the engine hot, then the radiator is probably plugged/clogged from either rust or a pour-in 'block sealer' treatment. That's either a price-dropper or a good reason to walk away.

[@DesertDigger1]

Those series of Massey's were famous were losing their brakes. If the 3 point isn't holding there's a bad O-ring letting fluid by-pass in the rock shaft. The fluid in the tires is calcium chloride for added weight to gain traction and should always be used in conjunction with inner tubes to keep from corroding the wheels. It's true you can addict a diesel engine to starting fluid, I have seen many of them.

[@StoneyRidgeFarmer]

All great point brotha...thanks for your comment! So many people out there with knowledge to bring to the table! Truly thanks!

[@jdub229r]

Haven't had brakes on our gas 1954 35 in 20 years. Just bought a new MF GC1705 with loader, 35 will likely rust sitting in the woods.

[@xelgin]

I know this is an older video and don't know if you figured it out or if anyone else mentioned it here. But on these older tractors, Fords at least, I can't speak for Massey but I think its the same, the RPM gauge is run off the alternator. The new single wire alternator that was put on doesn't have a connection to make the RPM gauge read. There are kits available that add a tach cable to the alternator to make the RPM gauge read with a GM style single wire alternator. Just fyi or for anyone else that might have this issue. Good buying tips all around, cheers.

[@febbychansa3582]

THANKS FOR THE USEFULL INFORMATION COULD YOU PLEASE HELP ME FIND A GOOD CHEAP SECOND HAND FERGUSON TRACTOR

[@Levikrw]

I just scored an amazingly beautiful 39 Ford 9n with a frame up restoration. One owner! So excited to start working my property

[@jasonbowen9537]

It was calcium. It is common to fill large, low speed tires with calcium rich fluid. It is corrosive to uncoated wheels.

[@josephinegallegos6035]

Awesome video. We were about to buy a tractor but found we didn't check a lot of things that you advised. We are going back and recheck. Thanks

[@gagemarchman7927]

One thing you should always check for on a diesel that I didn’t hear you notice is blow by. Take off oil cap while tractor is running and see how much white smoke comes out a little bit is ok but you don’t want alot

[@rep1989]

Great video with some awesome tips I still say the 135 ferguson and the 3000 ford are two of the best tractors ever made. I was looking for a 135 but never found a deal on one and ended up coming across a ford 3000 at a good price.

[@DavidSmith-fr1uz]

4000 was a great tractor too.

[@trentontaylor5447]

This video is what brought me to the channel! Glad I watched it and subscribed! Great vids!

[@texasstudios29]

I had a MF 165 with the front loader, i bought it and it was the best used tractor I ever had.

[@damienmeeley9236]

Hey Stoney Ridge Farmer thanks for the great tips and advice. I've just bought a 1975 Massey 165 in near showroom condition. I didn't know a thing about tractors, but I did bring a guy who's worked on tractors for 50 years and he done all the checks like you did and more. For over three hours of his time, looking at the 165 and travelling there and back he only asked for €60.

[@StoneyRidgeFarmer]

Sounds like you got urself a nice tractor

[@colinrainbow5660]

Damien Meeley was

[@johngritman4840]

People like him are called friends!

[@georgebanuelos1]

I’m 20 years old and I barely going to start working on our families farm with the tractor cause this year is when I’m gonna learn how to drive it! It’s a John Deere 2755 it was sorta neglected but it’s still running good just a bunch of wiring issues 20 acres last our cows all years

[@dandahermitseals5582]

Ok!!! Just watched this video. My hat off to you for opening and closing with the same life saving critically important warning.👍 Now, just in case you care----- I've been serviceing n working on and with all types of machinery over 60 years. Factory trained dealership mechanic and blabla. Not honking my horn, just trying to qualify my statement so you and hopefully others reading this will give this comment it's proper worth. This is a very credible presentation of valid and important advice. And like you said yourself---- there's so much more--- but a person shopping for a tractor ( especially if it's their first time) will be smart to follow this advice with confidence. My opinion, for what it's worth? Dan

[@StoneyRidgeFarmer]

Thanks man.....I appreciate you buddy....more than you know

[@lastshot4761]

A million thanks for the innumerable tips you provided us with ....

[@phillully4472]

Josh, first of all your sound effects in this video were totally Histerical i laughed so hard it made my day.. having a good laugh each day puts one's mind in a better state to face the rest of the day.. everything you stated about buying a tractor is also true for buying a personal Car or Truck ya gotta check them out good to be sure ya got a vehicle worth buying.. thanks for making this video soooooo informative and entertaining too!! L.O.L. Good wholesome viewing... Thx a lot. Will be watching for your next video, also am so glad i subscribed to your channel hope you and Mrs. Stoney Ridge are well and happy.

[@wdy2606]

Good advice!!, We had a dairyman in my area get killed starting a tractor standing to the side and not on the seat as he should have been.

[@StoneyRidgeFarmer]

Yep tractors can be an instrument of death if you dont follow the rules

[@2sheetstothewind484]

A fellow marine in my squadron,in California, broke both feet pushing a tractor on the flight line. bwahaha What an idiot. Machines must be respected. Ya gotta think when you work with `em

[@brianhartley4534]

I believe the added weight in the tires you were talking about is calcium

[@StoneyRidgeFarmer]

CaCl....nasty stuff! Why in the world they ever put that metal eating mess in a tire I'll never understand

[@jodirowe2962]

Thank you! Going to look at a tractor, my first one for my hobby farm. This was a very helpful video.

[@waldircuello6868]

Very very helpful! This guy is awesome! You should subscribe I've been learning a lot from him since I'm about to purchase a tractor which I have little to no knowledge on.

[@buffalopatriot]

Great video. I bought a used MF 230 and she had many of the issues you highlighted. Thanks.

[@StoneyRidgeFarmer]

I miss this old tractor...I sold it about a year after this video...we had 4 tractors on the farm and I needed to downsize...I miss the old gal...we have a 240 now instead

[@kevinrogan9871]

I had an older mf135 that came with the property, it had its original generator which took an age to recharge the battery. It was replaced with an new alternator and never a flat battery again, that’s probably why your machine has a new alternator. Loved my little fergy a sad day when we sold the place and parted company

[@rustuleventcalkoglu50]

MF 135 is still used in Turkey. It is so popular expecially for owned small garden and fruit farmer. Even though it so older , ptatically and less fuel consuption

[@StoneyRidgeFarmer]

yes...I love it! Great machine!

[@6string327]

I have a Massey 250. Runs and I'm doing the rod bearings right now. It has a lot of things missing and not working lol. But it will be going soon, it's a real work horse

[@johnwootton9031]

Good looking old Chevy truck too love that tractor!

[@STiX_87]

The very first thing I do, when I test the tractor, is to shake it from the rear tire. I want to see in which condition are the bearings, the bolts and nuts, and the general situation of the tractor. If it is badly shaken through the transverse axke, it may cost you a lot in bearings, leakings and oncoming failures. I appreciate your explanation and you do well!!! Furthermore, I would appreciate if you gave some prices for some failures these tractors can have. Greetings from Greece!!!

[@edbooch972]

SRF, great vid! Just bought a MF 271, everything you pointed out to check I didn’t, and paid the price. I had to fix half the things you said to check. Tractor was out of neighbors estate sale, 1999 with 213 hrs. , it just sat in the barn. Things I had to fix were from setting and not big dollars. Once these were dealt with its been a excellent tractor, and will be a great buy in my estate sale😅👍.

[@Tenringtgy1]

Massey Ferguson 135, one of the Top Ten ever made! I love mine!

[@rafaelotero6966]

Josh, I wach your videos and this one is one of the best.congratulations, regars from Venezuela.

[@OakKnobFarm]

I think the fluid in the tires is calcium carbonate, but I might be wrong. My friend used to work at a commercial tire shop (18 wheelers, loaders, backhoes, etc) and they used it a lot to make machines heavier. Especially loaders

[@BearDen04]

Appreciate how thorough your video is. It will help for future purchase.

[@StoneyRidgeFarmer]

Thanks Darlene

[@kyleBlittle]

I disagree. The way my wife trashes the interior of her car is no reflection on how I maintain everything else. 😂

[@michaaelwandha6799]

Very funny!!

[@HarrisonCountyStudio]

... and of course we have savvy car/tractor salesmen who “clean up their vehicles”. When I see a freshly power washed and painted parts or fresh oil and filter changes, etc.. I really have to inspect the equipment. I like to see the machine in use, and what deferred maintenance is happening and for how long. People will polish a 💩 if they believe it will bring them 💵

[@zadokmotorfreight2423]

Haha, truth!!

[@jupitercyclops6521]

Yeah, if it hasn't been freshly washed, a guy can see the leaks & what not

[@achageorge5625]

You are very great and useful. I shall get to you in the days ahead.

[@hubertrobinson8825]

Good advice the first tractor I've own was 1976 massey 135 it was a little beast everything worked perfectly I use to repair them before that from radiator to hydraulics masseys are very good tractors

[@frankbowkett8306]

i used to drive one of these on the farm in the uk, in the 70's and 80's, we used to fill the tyres with water to add weight for traction, and they didn't rust because the water was in the inner tube of the tyre...

[@robpearson1209]

Man that ole gal sounds good!! An great tips!! Thanks! I love these old tractors! Ford, massey, international... They just do not make tractors like this anymore! Thanks for the video!

[@mrgearheadfromhell]

I didn't need a conventional type tractor, I needed a bucket and wanted a backhoe. I found my tractor Thursday night, bought it Friday and the seller delivered it on Saturday. It has a whopping 110 hours on it with 1 year remaining on the factory warranty, it has both a loader and a backhoe with a box blade to boot. While it's a mid size tractor it's not for commercial use by me or the previous owner. I got a video on my YT page. I had been looking for a tractor for a while, however I was looking for one with a loader and really needed a backhoe. The tractor I purchased just fit the bill and was priced right, I was satisfied with the asking price vs the age and condition of the tractor so didn't try to beat the guy up on the price, I did ask for delivery because I had 2.5 ton of stone on my trailer. The guy delivered the tractor at his expense from 2.5 hours away. Your video was quite helpful because it made me think about needed repairs and the cost and or time the repairs would take. I needed a tractor I could put to work now, not a month from now. At the end of the day I got a tractor with everything I needed in like new condition and saved about $8,000 vs actual brand new.

[@judahchadwick6577]

All really good and helpful information! I'm shopping for a tractor right now, and I'm going to write out a list of what you talked about and go through it when I go to look at machines!

[@danburch9989]

IN almost all cases, whenever you buy used, you're buying someone else's problem child unless that problem child no longer fills their need. No one gets rid of a perfectly running tractor, car, boat, etc. You'll always find something to fix or repair. Go into it with the though process that some work will be needed, hopefully not expensive.

[@andrutumlin7236]

At my grandparents farm i work for them alot and we change oil once a year we some old tractors

[@leeackerson2579]

Check the clutch by putting it in high gear, holding down the brake and release the clutch slowly. The engine should stall. If not, the clutch is slipping and needs a new plate and throw out bearing.

[@tomthomas4444]

One thing to be aware of is oil level if it starts to seem fuller than normal it may be receiving water thur the cylinder sleive rubber seals. I had this happen to me. But that said Massey was a great tractor used it several years .

[@baxterbeverly213]

Thanks for the information. I'm going today to look at a used tractor and didn't have a clue about what to look for.

[@Chartreuse-Dragon]

Radiators can get HOT! If you are not mechanically iiinclined, It might be a good idea to check out a safety video on how to be careful around fan blades, and spark plugs, and ...radiator caps. Make sure to feel the radiator cap before you take it off, and if either it or the engine is hot, be careful. When an engine is over-heated, a large amount of boiling water can rush out of the radiator and burn you. Also, if you are in the south, black widows like hot dry tractor storage areas. Take either thin mechanics gloves with you or medical-looking latex gloves. Gloves will also protect you from some pinch point injuries.

[@danginther2795]

I'd check the wheel bearings by pushing back/forth side to side on the top of the tire on level ground. With an alternator I might choose a voltage vs amp meter. Discolored oil at the bottom of the stick can also mean water/coolant contamination. Calcium chloride was commonly used for weight in the tires when that tractor was made. Plain water froze and would split tires and crack wheels. I would check the brakes individually and then in tandem also.

[@StoneyRidgeFarmer]

Thanks Dan...all great advice! Hope your subscribed to my channel...I could benefit from ur knowledge...your comment is greatly appreciated buddy

[@johndough9187]

+1 on the voltmeter. Ammeters tend to be problematic over time.

[@pmessinger]

Here it is 2019 and I'm looking for a tractor. There's one of these MF135s posted online and I hope I don't miss any warnings about it. So far, I'm ready to go look and hope I don't get too excited and just buy an endless project, but I do enjoy taking away the dust, dirt, leaves and and rust to mine the shine, but it does have to work first!

[@theodorebowers9737]

Very very very well done dude that's the way I like things explained detail not stupidity way I do it is like you carry on well well done

[@Npuritz10]

If you want to run a filled tire beet juice is a good fill material. A lot more expensive up front than the corrosive agents, but worth it in the long run.

[@daviddeleon6761]

Awesome video. New to farming here and looking for a used tractor. This video helped a bunch. Appreciate you took the time to make this video.

[@StoneyRidgeFarmer]

Yes sir...any time...hope you subscribed...lots of good.....and bad farming Ideas coming here as we begin our journey to making money here on the farm

[@billparker5077]

Thanks for taking the time to create and post this. We all benefit from thoughtful people who post the things they learned. Hope you at rewarded with many trouble free years. Best wishes!

[@StoneyRidgeFarmer]

You're very welcome buddy. Good to have ya on the channel.

[@craigellis8722]

Great informational video, thanks for posting!

[@4vinos]

Very good information. Thinking of purchasing 10 acres of wooded land. Please give me some ideas of the type of tractor I should buy. Will use it as a working farm without plowing , etc. Glad I found this channel.

[@kreeptip]

Thanks for the time you spent putting this together. Very well done. Subscribed

[@k.t_shootz6584]

You should do a whole series of videos on starting a farm. Maybe put it behind a paywall or something to make it worth your time. A lot of people would gladly pay to learn if they are first generation and don’t know anything.

[@StoneyRidgeFarmer]

that's a good idea

[@k.t_shootz6584]

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[@jameswoolnough656]

Multi power on a 135 only means when it goes wrong the tractor going too the scrap yard... I have just a normal 135 it's a good machine

[@StoneyRidgeFarmer]

Agreed James....100%...still having some troubles with the seal leaking

[@BruceMyersLBZ]

not as scary as everybody makes them to be. oil/ strailer good, linkage adjusted right, pump, clutch pack and control valve. couple seals on input shaft also. simple design, easy fix if you have any mechanical ability at all.

[@richardpoe2461]

Calcium chloride is what they used to use for ballast in tractor tires. Now they are using WW fluid, or methanol, or beet juice which is best. But most expensive.

[@JustinSokolow]

Great video! Got a great deal on an MF35. Dodged some bad deals based on the info presented by this video.

[@roveradventures]

Great info. I looked at a very strange tractor the other day. A Kubota XB-1 BulAce. Apparently a grey market tractor. The guy was upfront and honest about it, even state and showed 3rd gear was out. The rear axle had a small leak, valve cover also had a leak, the rear shroud that shows operational controls and gear selection was gone and it smoked white even while running and getting to temperature. The price was super cheap but wasn't what I was looking for and the tires were rock hard plus parts availability was a major concern plus it was about the size of a large 4x4 4 wheeler. (Or a kubota G1800 garden tractor) just wasn't what I needed. Now looking at a massey furgeson 25 and a international. Thanks to this I can be a bit more vigilant. Know what to look for, but not as in depth as this was and that helps. Both were non running and from my understanding the international is in better condition "parked in storage 2-3 years ago", where as the massey said "smoked but only was used to grade my driveway, got a newer tractor, parked it and it wont start" so this will be interesting to see.

[@scottsmith4111]

Hey mister Stony Ridge I just subscribed to your Channel because I love your content I've been watching a lot of it and today just topped it off so I said you know what I am going to subscribe to your Channel thank you for being brutally honest I appreciate that