IS THIS OUR WORST PURCHASE ?

So we take a serious look at the Massey Ferguson 175 and see just what did we decide ? You get to have a 'Fly on the wall' view of us trying to make a 'sensible' choice...
www.lordmuckshop.com
George Saunders:
• MANOR FARMS. MIRRORLES...

[@MPGamingCentral]

I actually really appreciate the complete transparency on this one. One of my biggest pet peeves of all the rebuilds on youtube is nobody ever actually gets into the nitty gritty of the cost. It's always just a video of throwing parts at something till its done, then they give a ballpark number at the end that is most likely way lower than they actually sunk into it. I will definitely be watching this one till the end.

[@jimdavison4981]

Agree completely Lord Muck n The Fud you get whats on the tin no bull jobbies

[@CowfarmerDan]

It would be good to see something on a Track Marshall 90 or similar.

[@KrisDouglas]

A tractor I think would be fun for you to have a look at would be a Field Marshall, shotgun shell start! (But you have to try starting it by hand, saltpetre is allowed!)

[@pattonm4753]

ya that would be neat too

[@pbgd3]

My opinion from the states is skip the rare birds. I found your channel on Ford 3000s and what I would call the mundane reality if enjoying these bits of yard art. I cant buy a field marshall sure I'd love to run a hot bulb diesel in a neutral idle. But. . Its not a tractor that exists in the world like ford Ferguson Massey's white brown etc.

[@weegrant1980]

What about having a look round some of the leyland/Marshall tractors

[@Ajt1994]

Evening mucker pleased to here the 175 is gonna be restored look forward to seeing it. It would be nice to see you have look round a track marshall 155 haven't seen one for a few years.

[@farmerbill6855]

Like a true tractor guy, time never enters the equation. Good on y'all for fixing her up. I'll be intrigued with the progress. Honestly, I would have parted it out, with rarity comes scarce and exponentially pricey parts. But I heartily understand "I've always wanted one". To quote an ambitious US citizen "Damn the torpedoes, full speed ahead!". Thanks Muck, best regards from Indiana, USA.

[@MrSirspam]

I'm so pleased you're keeping this old tractor alive please keep me and everybody else updated

[@FatNorth1]

I'd love to see a McCormick 523 with an Agriomatic gearbox. Way ahead of it's time.

[@damjord]

Great suggestion. I've always wondered how those Agriomatic transmissions worked

[@mickjennings2968]

Like to see you look around a International 1455 please Mucker and since I’ve had bariatric surgery I can only do a kids portion of chips 🤣

[@bryanlatimer5000]

An old Zetor Crystal, just to see how far ahead of the day they where !

[@ertlerik]

A big old Zetor, i better go order some onion rings now 🍻

[@alilee505]

I always had a soft spot for a big same, like a hercules or a buffalo, seeing more of the brand would be good

[@North-cb2vk]

There's no bird's nest, but I think it might have been an aquarium. LOL.

[@jimclements3190]

Tadpoles in yer toolbox,🤣

[@danielshah4247]

Any modern classics like 40 series Fords, TMs, 10 series Deere’s, or a county or roadless of some kind would be very interesting to see. Great video mucker👍

[@samuelgoddard5248]

really pleased your going to give the 175 a chance, these sort of projects you do cause you want to and to a point the money isn't a factor as such. the amount of stone wall faces i get when people ask how much i spent on my diamond t and i tell them about 40K when i stopped bothering to keep a count lol but i did it because i wanted to and it will be a truck for life. hard to make money out of restoring vehicles to then sell on if not impossible in most cases any way i think.

[@billupstateny9151]

With all the water in the engine, no need to worry about overheating !⛲💦🚿🚽🚣🚰🐎♨

[@adriankennelly1338]

Glad to hear your restoring the 175.. Recently viewed a 1930s hanomag 4 cylinder diesel. Fine tractor. Even had a sprung front axle. One of my favourite tractors would be a mf 699. Spent many a happy hour on one.

[@hsagri69]

Glad to see ur going ahead with it. Be really interested to see the project going through and the cost of doing it

[@richardjones5255]

I have always liked 'process', i.e. know where you start and set out the steps to get you where you are going. Vitally importantly, identify the break points that will stop you achieving your end point. Your discussion clearly set that out, with good, best estimate ballpark figures. I agree, on over estimating costs and times on the way in so, you end up with pleasant, not terrible exit surprises is the way to go.

[@fullthrottle1312]

I would love to see a Fendt 824 Favorit.

[@islawilliams9572]

trigger's broom that was a cracking sketch really made me laugh.

[@Tuscaforge]

The first dozer I ran was a International TD14, love to reminisce with a walk around.

[@GEOFFKV6080]

Glad your going to restore this, it will be worth the time and effort. Back in the mid 90s I got to drive a Marshall 100 was a great tractor. If you could find one of those would be great

[@super6954]

Thanks for the video . Glad you are doing the 175, I was thinking there can't be many about after the export and years of abuse. I was at 6 - 7 K on a bad day to do that with parts, tires and paint. I guess you guys have a trade account with somebody like Bepco, that really helps keep costs sensible if you are well connected like that. In Canada it's hard to get those accounts even with a repair business like mine ,The other repair shops can keep me out because the suppliers ask them when I apply for an account if they mind "can you say protectionist racket". To be honest I don't know a tractor I'd like to see I've seen most of them over the years. Now a digger I'd say a real nice last year proper grey cab 3cx Sitemaster before the plastic ones came out. After George buying that Belarus, I'd bet he'd buy us the chip order to, just off to add mine L.O.L Take care Mucker & Fud weasel

[@bladewiper]

That 148 engine sure perks my interest, It would make for a strong MF175. Rebuilding the 175 you will know what you have when your done. All the small bits will add up, but you know that. Should be a good tractor when your done.

[@tobystaddon6605]

If you ever get a chance to get a look at a 4wd Ford 7810, I'd be over the moon. I've no idea why, but it's my favourite tractor ever. Keep up the excellent content mucker, looking forwards to what you've got coming up!

[@richardparton1655]

Case IH 1056 or 885 XL would be good, great vid and stay safe and thanks for all you do.👍👍👍🚜

[@yorkshirerich2970]

Great decision on the 175, looking forward to seeing the progress. Tractors to go and see, I've always had a soft spot for the Fiat 1580 dt and 18 80. Just a great looking tractor. Keep up the good work.

[@henrywhalley3969]

I would love to see a David brown 1690 or 1690T

[@gmartin8240]

Great bit of brainstorming Mucka , with the old Fudweasel . Would you look at the County tractors . I will ask George for mushy peas .🍽️🍏

[@bespokefencing]

I paid £1900 for a rough MF35, threw £2500 at it to rebuild the engine, front axle and linkage. Still looks rough but at least I can another ten years of work out of it now! I don't think I'd get my money back if I sold it tomorrow! Good luck withe the 175!🤞

[@tomosroberts1455]

I would love to see you have a look at a international 1255 or 1455

[@KrisDouglas]

Love that Matador engine, looking forward to seeing more of that :D

[@turnerscorner9516]

Liken the honesty. My first memory of a tractor was a 175 with a cab with sliding door. Sold in the 80’s and replaced with a 168 and the 168 is still going.

[@mikejh321]

As for tractor to look at would love to see an old Nuffield m4 first tractor I ever drove when I was about 7 lol

[@butchknapman3939]

Another good video, interesting through out, when the task is done to hopefully be in pocket is a positive. Hope its not to old a 1953 Nuffield, first tractor I had dealing with great memories come back

[@johnlewins4523]

1056.ih..2wd... beautiful soundtrack listening to the engine pull.. led cord and ploughed with one years ago one summer... it was a dream!!👍🏻

[@junglistp]

Another great video. Good seeing all the true costing of stuff, makes folks like me who are thinking about getting a project think about all the costs involved with these old girls. Would love to see a video on an old zetor, one of the first tractors I ever drove

[@alanobrien1817]

I agree with this fellow totally.makes scenes to give a run down of costs involved before deciding to get stuck in.good video and like to see a super major or old zetor reviewed👍

[@gavinbrown2160]

Great vid as usual I would love to see you have a look at a massey Ferguson 2645 drove one back in 1986,87 haven’t really seen one since

[@ianleak]

Will be nice to see it all done, we had 5 188 in the 1970s lovely tractor, stay safe mate

[@dellhell8842]

The Massey 178 was the first model to use the A4.248 engine followed by the 185 and 188. You need PAVT wheels for the rear, they defined a 175 back in the day.

[@whitestream5233]

Good to see you're going to do the 175 , very rewarding to bring something back from being scrapped. When you have that engineering empathy , money isn't the reason, it's just about saving what once was a fairly decent tractor. All the best to you mulord.

[@oliverharding9761]

The old Davy Brown tug my uncle had one years ago and as kids we thought it was a race car. LOL

[@thomasdugdale3881]

Think is a good way to go in small snippets as we have restored adexta&major luckily not as bad engine wise and you are spot on the way you are looking at costing

[@fenlandrob6203]

Hi Mucker really glad you and the weasel are going to be doing the 175 up, it’s a shame she’s in a right state. We had one on the farm for going in the chittin green house. Fenland Rob

[@fillwisher6236]

Great video! Looking forward to see the transformation👍

[@hfraat25]

Respect the decision to re build. Did not realise a 175 was less common.

[@SimonPerry-cz4ke]

Most of them ended up in the middle east

[@rolnics]

Wish I could remember what Zetor my Dad had on the farm, but that would be good....I fancy some fish 'n' chips now.....

[@rickmcbride6208]

I think you made the right choice keeping the tractor. I would like to see you look at a farmall 656 as I just aquired one a few months back. Love your videos!

[@wiliamheadwoods]

Wouldn’t mind seeing a video on a David brown 1490 hydra shift or a David brown 1690

[@tractorman810]

i had never thought about the 175 being rare,but yes your right thinking about it , we ran 165’s ,and others ran 185’s around us, and then they went 168’s. and 188’s , i cant recall seeing any 175’s around and in those days it was all mf and fords around where we farmed so i would have seen them ,certainly don’t recall seeing any at the mf dealer we used in downham market where we bought all our mf’s from , nice to see all the thought process in the final decisions as well ,cheers guys . another old girl saved .

[@StuNotStew]

Cracking video Podge! I like the sitting, chatting, informing us as you go. Your vids always put a smile on my face. I’m just about to place my order with George 😄 🐟 🍟 👌

[@rogermills9512]

Great vid mucker keep them coming. How about a look round a Muir hill? I’m getting peckish so large cod and chips it is. George is so generous.

[@donnieanderson5439]

Good luck on the 175 looking forward to seeing it running

[@christopherkalinowski9430]

The 236 would be nice for collector value but a grand in the pocket ain't nothing to kick rocks at nice video

[@exileinderby51]

When I first saw the 175, I thought you should keep the exhaust and throw away the rest but I didn't realise that they were rare. Best of luck with the rebuild, you'll need it. As for what tractor I would like to see around, a Muir Hill, any model.

[@thomasbailey8306]

Im glad Your restoring her. This being a Rare Tractor makes it a Done Deal too restore her. Great Video Thank You for sharing....

[@buzbygolf]

What about a close look at a county 754 or a nuffield 460 made me hungry now better order cod and chips keep up the good work 😊😊👍

[@TjC2102]

International TD9 petrol diesel crawler. (I know where there are a couple if you are interested. They are in North Essex). Looking forward to seeing the 175 brought back from the brink.

[@AlexanderJuholaJones]

The 175 will turn out great, plenty of work but in the end a lovely rare tractor. Would love to see a Valtra N series on the channel after lockdown.

[@steveransley7227]

Great post thanks, so easy to look at a project with rose tinted glasses, a good breakdown glad you are going to fix her up.

[@bmacd2112]

Back about half a lifetime ago, my dad had a 1928 John Deere "B" model. Have you seen one of those on your side of the pond? With a 2 cylinder engine, it wasn't the fastest thing around, but it would out pull most similar sized tractors in the late '60's. I haven't seen one around these parts in years now. Loved the breakdown of costs. I would have guessed it would have cost quite a bit more.

[@ClarenceFudWeasel]

I know someone who had a tricycle B from new. I will enquire if he still has it.

[@iharding4161]

Really enjoyed this one. Look forward to seeing what’s next. I’d like to see one of those old Zetors with the big cabs. Can never remember the model number but I know Dad used to drive one 👍🏻

[@fredorico41]

It's probably a common tractor in the UK, a Massey Ferguson 35 with the 3 cylinder Perkins, that's one of my favourite tractors I hope to own one day, all the best Lord Muck from Qld Australia 🇦🇺 👍

[@OliverLee390]

Well done Mucka, I was really worried that it was going to be broken for parts, the Fudweasel is the best person to do the engine on that, be better with a 236, maybe one day XD, I'd love a 168 one day, drove one over the summer for a friend of mine, shame they're all so bloody dear! I'd love you to have a look round a 300 series MF or maybe a IH 885 or similar

[@philipcross5332]

I recon the birds nest floated away when it was under water 😂 Nice one mukka 👌🏻

[@jamesbolton2183]

Deutz Fahr D7807 C. No other reason than happy memories and the smell of summer. Dust, diesel, heat and barley to the uninitiated. Forgot, how much is George charging for delivery? 😁

[@xxB1GD33xx]

Definately a county variant for me 👌🏻👌🏻

[@paulatkinson2849]

Glad to see u are going to rebuild the 175 tractor the good old grey fergie (any) first one I drove

[@lordyfitness]

How about a closer look at something articulated- don't see many of those tractors in blighty. Looking forward to seeing the progress on the 175 👍🏻

[@daveking1792]

Would love to see a maasey harris general purpose...loving the channel..

[@tompearce9000]

Another great video mucka I'd love you to go and have a look at an old fiat 110-90 I've always loved the way they sound.

[@carlscowen1368]

Great vid mate. The old 175 will look mint all done up look forward to the updates.

[@corriedalefarm]

I would like to see the 1184-40 county we had one here that went on fire I was only young so never got to look at it. Good walk around and the history and why it was made etc and a look at the mechanical side.

[@hardidax]

Great video, glad 175 worth a go. As for tractors to look at my choice would be Fendt Favorit 824 or similar never been close to one.

[@johnburns3390]

Ohh a renault 155_54 would be nice. Glad the 175 is being done. I've driven a 35, 135,165 &168 but never even seen a 175.

[@jimgardner9044]

You asked what tractor to look at and I thought a Zetor crystal. Then a scroll down and a few others say the same. Have a look how much room you have in the cab to grow tomato's! cheers Jim in NZ

[@johnmcgreevy742]

Bottom line, it's an education!! As the Carol King song says, "sometimes you win, sometimes you lose, most times you choose between the two". lol. I'll say a prayer for the 175 and move on lol. Great video, thank you!

[@martinthompson7160]

I know that's a year ago but just watching this over a cuppa. I thought I'd seen the last of that mouthful of tea until you said 'probably' at 1.29. Thanks mucker.

[@MontyPython12]

I'd love to see an old Magnum 7100 series, been a favorite of mine since I was about 4!

[@davida.p.9911]

I've always wanted to see a Lamborghini tractor (for those who don't know, yes, Lamborghini was making tractors before he made cars) or perhaps a Deutz. Looking forward to the 175's progress! 👍

[@shawnhake6115]

My grandads mate used to have a Lambo, never trust the wiring tho it burst into flames just ticking over in the yard 😂

[@nicolassales8679]

Porsche also made tractors, Laverda made combines and motorbikes. Combines were crap thought!

[@DOCTORDROTT]

Nice project, not many around, they make good prices when done. And you will have fun doing it Happy days .

[@SluSharkND]

I liked hearing you guys go through your process. It's like you are real guys or something.

[@philgardener7018]

Looking forward to seeing the progress on the 175. How about looking at a county tractor

[@bryanhambling666]

I think an old Fiat 1380 dt We had one on the farm years ago very slow on the road but there was nothing going to stop that old girl and I love my fords but I’ve got to admit the old fiat would pull the TW backwards all day long

[@adrian_dickinson]

A bit random but I used to pass every week a MF 175 @ at roundabout at queens ferry, Deeside back in 1996, with a sandwich board trailer advert hooked to it. Full cast wheels all-round it looked the biss from 60 yards. Always wanted to call in & try & buy it. But with just getting a house for first time, no chance, 24 yrs on got a man cave & 3 tractors. one is a blackhole for money & still not finished. This is the right way to go mucka break it down in to cost, how can you give a cost if your sponsored. watch them parts as well, wheat & chaff. Good vid as always informative no bull.

[@LordMuck]

I can think of several trucks and tractors I passed for years in various locations and now they are all but a distant memory.

[@AndrewHCann]

Lord Muck :) excellent video to also find be my 1 tractor is 1963 McCormick International B414 tractor Desiel motor 40 hp with 1501 loader plus Trip bucket even Fork for a triangle of 6 square bales worth with hay or straw bales types, 2 tractor be a 1950 Cockshutt 40 43 to 53 hp gas motor of Orange type called Buata 6 cylinder 235 Cubic Inches with updraft 1 barrel Zenith carb plus 6 volt positive ground battery type , crank start too plus have blue motor Slant 6 Chrysler 225 electric start or crank to start up, 3 you can find if can David Brown any model # , Massey Harris #44 , Farmall A to J , John Deere A to 710 and any great classic ones!

[@brendanwhite9799]

John Conathey in Kells in Ireland 🇮🇪 has S/H 336 engine's in stock

[@ClarenceFudWeasel]

So do I

[@stuartdraycott3599]

The Fordson standard N to me it is a tractor icon and a war time hero 🚜👍🍻

[@damjord]

Yes indeed. Or a Ferguson Brown - first production tractor with 3 point hitch

[@davidbabey5195]

Love to see you looking over a New Holland T9. 👍

[@akersjon278]

Good evening M'lord. You were talking about channels that are real, and that maybe can teach you something new. Well l I just wanted to tell you about three of my favourite channels that tic those two boxes, plus are really entertaining to watch (you may of course already know about them, but here we go...). The first is a UK channel called "Obsession Motorsport". Two guys who are really, really funny that are building a fantastic Mini with a all wheel drive Toyota engine and running gear in it called "Binky". The second is a fantastic channel from Canada called "ColdWarMotors". Scott is a mechanic that loves old cars and he and his mates are wrenching on all sorts, there are American cars of course, but also a Rover, renaults and citroens. He is currently restoring a 1960:s Plymouth Fury, a Citroen SM, a Ford model T, a Rover P5 and a home built roadster. He also have segments like "classic Darts" where he's mates smoke old cigarettes sent by the fans and rate them, and "My classic tire" where he finds and saves old car tires. A very funny channel. The third is "South Main Auto". Eric is a guy that owns and operates a car shop in Avoca New York. We get to follow along when he trouble shoots and wrenches on cars that come in to the shop. He is a very funny guy and he is a fantastic mechanic. And also, I think you have an appreciation for war history. I don't however know anything about your music taste, but I thought I'd put you on to a fantastic Swedish metal band called SABATON. They only make songs about (you guessed it) war history. If you feel like checking them out I could recommend (seeing you like war planes) "The Red Baron", Night Witches" and "No Bullets Fly" (watch the animated versions when available). They also have a channel on You Tube called "Sabaton History" where they have fifteen minute videos about the historic circumstances around their songs. I hope you have a good easter weekend M'lord.

[@tomcardale5596]

I think an old Fendt Turbomatik might be quite interesting to have a look at. Old school modern.

[@pbgd3]

For me in the US this is the Mitchell and Webb of tractors. Wonder if that's how it translates in country? Low speed towards a crash with moments of clarity and some conflict resolution but paired with the dread that you expect everytime you put a wrench on metal.

[@tomsullivan9199]

Lioness, it is based on a fw, I worked on one about 10 years ago in Oxfordshire and a fella brought it in Lincolnshire fantastic bit of kit alison gearbox, just really big fun to drive.

[@DJC995]

Hi Lord Muck Nice one The fud weasel will be busy and if you can find one how about looking at a Fowler giro tiller have a good weekend Thanks

[@SAB_Agri]

Great hear you going done 175 up 👏👍👍 The Chip order is in 😉😉

[@davidjohnson6891]

I would like to see you looking around a Lanz Bulldog and explaining how a hot bulb engine starts and runs keep the vids coming it`s aiways good to learn how stuff works

[@EdFrankes]

Good to hear that the old 175 is getting a new lease on life. And my suggestion for a tractor to look at: MB Trac. No specific model per se. I like those tractors a lot, something different.

[@steamfan7147]

Is it the same in the UK that sometimes even though a tractor might be mechanically workable, if the sheet metal is missing or rotten, the cost of replacing it becomes the deal breaker?

[@LordMuck]

Depends on the make and model