Vintage Massey Ferguson backhoe working

Seen here at 2017's Great Dorset steam fair

[@djroundshouse]

I've had one of these MF-203 machines for at least 25 yrs., and I still use it frequently. Although mine seems a little different from any I have run across. Mine has very wide rear fenders extending the width of the wheelbase. The machine has badges indicating it was made in Coventry GB but the backhoe/loader has Cessna/US controls. Would love to restore it but worry about locating parts especially gauges.

[@dafyddmorris-si7lt]

We had one a 1964 model from 1985 to 1992 i spent many happy days on it

[@TF856]

That is almost identical to my dad's. I was very sad that he sold it back in the 70s. I used to love watching him take the backhoe on and off. He used that tractor mostly for rototilling commercial properties. If I could I would like to find one to restore.

[@Mopar-Pioneer]

First job out of high school was operating the previous model hoe to this one. Identical except no side slide. pump was driven off of the front of the crankshaft. Plenty of pressure, but only enough volume to operate one ram at a time. Made for slow going !

[@knorneknight888]

Have one and still use it on the farm

[@alessandrocomisso700]

Do you have a repair manual for 3303 backhoe?

[@garyjohnson4284]

how do you replace fan belt on this model MF40

[@heidibowers5239]

What model and year of tractor is this?

[@bluecollardadventures2338]

one of these on Fb marketplace in GA right now, wish I could go get it would love to fix it up and use it a bit around the place

[@leblackstock]

I just bought the one in GA! It needs some work, but I'll get it going!

[@robsmith1307]

I just bought the same machine in full working condition. Do you know how much this unit weighs with the front loader and hoe attachments?

[@rikardzimdahl50]

I have the instructions and spec.

[@DxDBxB]

@@rikardzimdahl50 PDF?

[@geneb2262]

@@DxDBxB would also be interested in a PDF

[@chasegiles2158]

Ever get a PDF?

[@JamesLee-ig3bu]

Hi total weight 3900 kg

[@akisiakovou1854]

What's the name of this model

[@reithsymonds4517]

It's a 20 series tractor with the backhoe/loader as a "kit" added on (factory fit). I had one which I sold in France four years ago. I was a good little unit but the narrow front bucket meant that it was difficult to level ground with it.

[@dave4854]

looks like an MF 40

[@dave4854]

I have a MF 20 industrial and a MF 40, my 20 is a tin nose and the 40 looks just like this one, even the loader bolts to the side of the bonnet like this one

[@dave4854]

yes, that is like my MF 40 except I have a cab.

[@jimgoodwin6294]

Akis Iakovou its an early 203 or 205 (the 205 had a forward - reverse transmission operated from the right hand foot plate) Later mk2 versions of 203/5’s have a brace in the loader frame. MF40’s have a parallelogram linkage arrangement on the front loader. 702’s were based on earlier 4 cylinder 35’s and have their exhaust on the right side of the engine - this one has a Perkins 3 cylinder......