Will it start? “Working conditions unknown” Massey Ferguson 2200 forklift!

I took a chance on an unknown working condition Massey 2200 forklift at an estate auction. Let’s see if I can get it going!

[@timothykrott7248]

I watch a lot of you tube channels, but yours is by far one of the most entertaining and one of my favorites. Keep em coming.

[@jtsbarnngrill6873]

Wow, thanks! I appreciate that!

[@bombardier3qtrlbpsi]

I watch way way to many yt channel 😂. That's not funny 😮

[@corydriver7634]

100%.

[@billsauberlich7337]

The look on your face when it started right up PRICELESS

[@corydriver7634]

The look on his face when he said “I won an auction, again”. 😂

[@jtsbarnngrill6873]

😂.

[@randybennett5417]

What a buy. All farms need a forklift.

[@jtsbarnngrill6873]

Right on!

[@user-cs2ir9xe1h]

She's a peach JT. You certainly scored with her. You have me smiling like she was mine. Great video. Thanks for sharing 😁 😁

[@jtsbarnngrill6873]

😊 thank you

[@joeldurheim5831]

The Massey gods are smiling on you! It’s karma, you saved so many Masseys that they repaid you with a gift! Love it , keep them coming.

[@jtsbarnngrill6873]

Thanks!

[@user-su4mo5ur2y]

You have to be the luckiest guy. Would have never been that fortunate if I purchased it. Great find!!

[@jtsbarnngrill6873]

Thanks!

[@jimsgardensandrabbitry]

Wow JT, you may have found a real gem in Old Yeller. Oil change and a tune up may have you up and running in great shape. Many blessings.

[@jtsbarnngrill6873]

I hope so! Thanks!

[@MasseyDave]

Nice one JT , result with the start up 👍 @massey Dave

[@brianbergen887]

I guess it pays to be more lucky than good some days. With a little work, you might get yourself something you can work with. Good luck on that.

[@netrioter]

Fluffy is missed..lol

[@duanedale2505]

You won’t regret buying either units.

[@johnwesner3935]

Every once in a while something works out!😊 Years ago I bought an Astro van for $400. The owner said it had a bad motor. At least that's what his mechanic said. He had just had the transmission replaced so it had that going for it. 4.3 V6. He refused to let me start it as he was afraid it would cause more damage in the event I didn't buy it . Gave him his money, hauled it home and after it was off the trailer I figured "what the heck"! I turned the key and she fired right up and was making a tinny rattling sound. Hmmm? As he said he had just replaced the transmission that's where I looked first. The inspection cover looked a little bent so I pulled it off. Started it again and found the noise gone! Drove that van for 4 years before I sold it on. Don't ask about the 2010 equinox I bought that almost caused bankruptcy 😢

[@jtsbarnngrill6873]

Those old 4.3’s were built to last! Ecotech motors on the other hand…

[@user-hs7bz5zs1o]

Love the forklift, nice buy.

[@fieldfurrowpitchandpasture988]

You know it’ll be red/silver by you’ve finished 😆🥰🚜

[@fieldfurrowpitchandpasture988]

And going to need a bigger new shed 🫣 will the mast go in new shed door height 🤔

[@jtsbarnngrill6873]

It will! Gonna have a 14x14 door

[@williammatzek4660]

I'm putting a loader on my 4020. It will have forks. My 4010 has a good bucket and bale spike. That should do everything I need.

[@McCormickfarrier]

🤣🤣🤣 LOL ... Shirts and shoes required, bras and panties optional.... 🤣🤣🤣🤣 you´re awesome JT 🤣🤣🤣 Epic!

[@jtsbarnngrill6873]

Thanks! I was hoping someone would notice that lol

[@brandontegan9665]

Love it!!

[@derekadams729]

Happy for you JT to find that MF forklift, and it started right up. Unbelievable. New plugs, points, fuel filter and oil change. She'll run fine. Little Gem is perfect name.

[@jtsbarnngrill6873]

Thanks 👍

[@brockmogg3515]

We have a multiple industrial MFs they are hard to beat!! You don’t realize how much you are going to use that fork lift👍👍congratulations on your purchase!!!

[@jtsbarnngrill6873]

You got that right! Thanks!

[@glenbeckner8147]

Nice find JT. My uncle owned a masonry company and he had s forklift just like this one. He also had two MF 356 forklifts. They all were good tractors. The old saying the sun shines on a dogs butt every once in a while rings true with this find lol.

[@jtsbarnngrill6873]

Right on 😉😆

[@Englishpatriot106]

Another great addition to the growing fleet of equipment 😀👍And a Massey too 👍👍😜

[@jtsbarnngrill6873]

Thanks! The fact that it is a Massey was the top selling point 😉

[@stepark3437]

Now I'm worried about Johnny life at massy lane. Good buying.

[@jtsbarnngrill6873]

Johnny has proven himself 😉

[@berneselynam3816]

Your face was a picture when she started, great addition and no doubt a little spanner work and it will last a lifetime... Good luck 👍

[@jtsbarnngrill6873]

Thanks 👍

[@davewilburn2772]

Haha! Starts right up. I love it! Sometimes things just go right.

[@jtsbarnngrill6873]

You got that right!

[@farmark457]

Great to see you getting it running so quickly. It will be so handy around the farm you will wonder how you did without one. Thx

[@jtsbarnngrill6873]

That’s what I was thinking! I’ll probably run that for something every day lol

[@johnfugate3432]

Congrats on that find

[@jtsbarnngrill6873]

Thanks!

[@neilkratzer3182]

A MF 135 with power reverse transmission. A really nice little machine and smooth when working properly. Must be a late 60's machine with the continental. Give it some TLC and it will last a long time. Suprised the reverser works that good.

[@jtsbarnngrill6873]

Right on! She’s gonna get the good treatment!

[@davebur3350]

MASTy-FORKer'...The FORK-MASTER🚜👍

[@jtsbarnngrill6873]

🙂😊

[@canvids1]

JT, The old saying, one mans junk is another mans prize, You will have that old girl up and working pretty darn soon. Great video as always and I enjoy your humour thanks.

[@jtsbarnngrill6873]

Thanks! I appreciate that!

[@brandontegan9665]

Massey industrial equipment was tough as nails. Awesome find. I think one of the biggest problems that Massey has had through the years until recently is really crappy hour meters that are nowhere near accurate to how much time is actually on the machines. This comes from a very long history of operating many, many of them. And I absolutely love my Massey's!! Have a great weekend J.T.

[@jtsbarnngrill6873]

Thanks!

[@petergardner2334]

another massey allways a good thing to have

[@jtsbarnngrill6873]

You got that right!

[@SamElliott-wx1tu]

That was awesome how fast that thing fired up have to say is that an even a blind squirrel finds a nut every now and then moment 😂 got to find a few more of those

[@jtsbarnngrill6873]

Right! I got lucky this time!

[@terryhobdy5727]

Well I've always heard that a blind Hog finds a Acorn ever now and then.it seems you found a basket full. You will have it running and looking good before long. Thanks for the video.

[@jtsbarnngrill6873]

That's the plan! Thanks!

[@clintonirwin6825]

The best channel by far from Ireland

[@jtsbarnngrill6873]

Thank you very much!!

[@peterbenson3776]

This is soo funny but that it has an alternator is amazing lol

[@jtsbarnngrill6873]

Right!

[@bigDH123]

Very cool JT. One step closer to your new shop.

[@jtsbarnngrill6873]

Right on!

[@allancundiff8027]

When I was farming our implement dealer had one then he sold it to a white dealership so he bought one just like the one you have he would let us use it whenever we needed to lift some heavy things plus the millions of times our combines and tractors broke down. I hope you enjoy that forklift they are so handy to have around. He used his everyday

[@jtsbarnngrill6873]

Right on! I believe I’ll use this all the time!

[@rolffischer5258]

Hey JT, thats amazing. More Service, Oel, Filters some fresh gaskets and fresh Gasoline and it will much better. I am happy to see the next vid from the yellow monster.

[@jtsbarnngrill6873]

Thanks again!

[@mikemilkowski3982]

Congrats on the forklift Jt! You’ll get your use out of it.

[@jtsbarnngrill6873]

Can't wait! 😉

[@jerryhenry662]

how can you not like this guy - again good work

[@jtsbarnngrill6873]

Thanks! 😀. I appreciate that!

[@patrickholt4140]

1540 and a quart of Lucas should help that blow by

[@jtsbarnngrill6873]

Right on! Coming this weekend!

[@CircleTFarms419]

Great find JT, you will come to find out having a forklift around is so handy, you will not want to be without one, if something happens to mine , I will definitely have to get another 👍🏻

[@jtsbarnngrill6873]

Right on! I can believe that 😉

[@kenhill7105]

I had a Massey forklift for over 10 years. I don't remember the model but it was based on a 165. Mine was a diesel.

[@jtsbarnngrill6873]

Right on! This one is very similar to my 165

[@terrycannon570]

Enjoy the success. Some days you are the ball some days you are the bat. JT you knocked this one out of the park. Thanks for bringing us along,.

[@jtsbarnngrill6873]

I appreciate that!

[@bombardier3qtrlbpsi]

Question for JT's barn n grill... Since the into is from the garage. That's not where you are sleeping is it.😂😂😂 Nice find. 👍

[@jtsbarnngrill6873]

I may have to😆

[@johnellis8480]

Being an Allis guy, I came across an AC 621 forklift a few years ago for $2500. Similar to yours, based on a tractor (D15 in my case) with a foot and hand forward/reverse system. When I bought it the guys selling it, a golf cart sales place, said it needed a $650 carb and the power steering/hydraulics don't work work. I took the carb apart, everything was loose inside and the fuel hose was falling apart. Tightened up the carb pieces, replaced the fuel hose and it cranked right up. The clutch needs to be out to run the hydraulics, you just use the forward/reverse lever to move back and forth. I'm amazed how many times I use it in a week. I think you will wonder how you got along without one!

[@jtsbarnngrill6873]

I agree! Can’t believe how much use it’s gotten in the few days I’ve had it lol

[@SurreyBoy500]

Meanwhile I don’t call it Friday anymore, I call it JTday! I really like that MF forklift sounds awesome 👏🤙🏻🤙🏻

[@jtsbarnngrill6873]

I like it!

[@davewallen1540]

Congratulations on the win!!! You should make a poll for the choices of names.. Ole yeller.. Or sassy.. Or so on and so on..

[@jtsbarnngrill6873]

I like it!

[@richmuellersr18]

LOL good video!! That transmission I bet is somewhat like the old Turnbull 202, 203 or 205 Industrial, been a while since I seen it, at Moms yet, Dad had when he started out in the backhoe business, we used it for finish grading, it has a Perkins 3 cyl diesel in it, and has 3 pedals on the right. Center is the throttle, now here is the part I have trouble with today, the right pedal I think would go forward, and the other would be reverse, why I cant remember is, I have a JD X320 riding lawnmower that is just the OPPOSITE. Oh yeah, after spending hours on the Turnbull I still remember that old girl well!! And almost tore up some shtuff around here in tight places with the X320!!. It was good for finish grading, NOT, with a plow or brush hog, because you had to hold down on the pedal, think about that with a plow or disking a 50 acre field at our homestead, holding that pedal down when your 14!! And the little Perkins, was a fuel sipper, IF you run 10 gallons of fuel through it a day, YOU DONE SOME WORK, now getting it to start below 20 outside and didnt plug in the block heater you might as well forget it, and go back in the house until it had heated up a bit!! I will tell you to RUN, NOT WALK away from a backhoe Massy made in 1969, cant remember the number , Dad bought a BRAND NEW one, BIGGEST POS, ever that sat on the place!! The 4cyl Perkins and trans, we never had a problem with, the loader frames, the dipper stick cracking, and after 4 Cessna hyd pumps replaced under warranty ,that POS got traded off for a New 4500 Ford, we had really good luck with Fords , even they had quirks to.

[@jtsbarnngrill6873]

Right on! I’ve never seen a MF backhoe in my area, but if I do I’ll avoid it 😉

[@myallisg3388]

Hey jt, give her an oil change and put a jug of Lucas in it with some 15w40.

[@jtsbarnngrill6873]

Right on!

[@jamesvannoy8304]

I would give Lucas oil a try might surprise you.

[@raymondurban3388]

That’s awesome, should be the bees knees for what you need. Congrats

[@jtsbarnngrill6873]

I think so too!

[@noehueber6602]

Hello everyone good vidéo and Great new equipement on this farm

[@jtsbarnngrill6873]

Thanks 👍

[@Peanutbeards]

Hey JT, one pedal is forward and the reverse. 😂😂😂 JK

[@jtsbarnngrill6873]

Thanks. 😆😆

[@jeepanimal2943]

JT, you deserved a win. Period. Damn nice find. Screamed at the screen, 'bout the pedals, guess y'all was distracted. Sorry Dude. Next time I'll do better. What's her lift cap? Tag on the machine somewhere, if readable. Looks like a 18 to 20 foot lift. Drain the gas, do the carb and points, if applicable, but i can't really see electronic ignition on a Continental? Gas is older, lots of cylinder space causing pressure leakage, engine runs like crap, there's yer problem. Oil change? Yer coming into spring and summer, right? Use 15W40. I use that in my Jeep 4.2 with tooooo much blowby. Engine rebuild ain't in the finances yet. And just fer crap and chuckles, fix the right fender, put a water bottle/can/cup holder on it, and whomever is using the forklift while building the shop will thank you. Now, when can we expect paint?😁

[@jtsbarnngrill6873]

A 15w40 change will come in Sundays video, she’s 10x better already! Says on the boom that it’ll lift 4000 to 15’ and 2500 to 21’. That’s a lot overhead lol

[@ronzezulka6646]

JOE!!! HOLY CRAP!! ITS ALIVE!! Big time win. Beers for all.

[@jtsbarnngrill6873]

I’m in! 😉. The mountains are blue lol

[@ronzezulka6646]

@jtsbarnngrill6873 Here also,,cheers buddy

[@user-pd7qe8he5g]

Those are great basic forklifts, operated a few in my 30 years in construction.

[@jtsbarnngrill6873]

Right on

[@Slane583]

I'm not good when it comes to making up names. But Scrappy Ferguson sounds good to me. She'll be your scrap and heavy item mover. 😁

[@jtsbarnngrill6873]

Right on!

[@jorgesaavedra9158]

Not a bad runner for 8,000 hours!!!!!

[@jtsbarnngrill6873]

For sure!

[@obsfan82]

way to go brother! good job

[@jtsbarnngrill6873]

Appreciate it!

[@kevinbillany4014]

the levers on the 2200,are the same as your 165

[@halwilliams1682]

You have to be the most patient man in Michigan. Good job!

[@jtsbarnngrill6873]

I have my days 😂😂

[@biker_dan]

The Yellow Peril is a nice forklift, ok it has probs, but I think new plugs and points, new cap and leads, and some new 20/W50 oil and she won't have as much blowbye coming out the breather. Of course when you have your new workshop built you can remove the engine, put new rings, seals and shells in her and she will last for many years. Love the lawnmower, will be worth fixing as it has the proper engine.. All hail to the Yellow Peril. Lol

[@jtsbarnngrill6873]

Right on! Thank you!

[@tveduk8r]

Great video! I love the channel and look forward to your next project. I suggest you call her the Massey forker.

[@jtsbarnngrill6873]

I like Massey forker 😉

[@sherrystroh241]

Tune up change the oil, a little tinkering your good to go. WIN. 😅

[@jtsbarnngrill6873]

Right on!

[@mikewieggers6337]

Lifty Ferguson is a great score! A quick tune up and she'll be ready to work when seed and fertilizer arrive in time for planting. Cheers!

[@jtsbarnngrill6873]

Right! Actually came today, had the seed guy in and out in 5 minutes 😆

[@dannyv2335]

She’d look good in Red

[@jtsbarnngrill6873]

I think she would!

[@NubsFarmingVideos]

If you get the garden tractor running, maybe you could fine you a snow blade, or you can find you a sleeve hitch, so you can plow and disk Mrs. Jt's garden that would be cool, there it nothing more fun than moldboard plowing with a garden tractor

[@jtsbarnngrill6873]

Right on! I was thinking I’d put ag style tires on it and use it to do things like that!

[@NubsFarmingVideos]

@@jtsbarnngrill6873 You'll have to find you a sleeve hitch and brinley plow and disk, I don't know how hard the sleeve hitches are to find on a Massey Ferguson

[@1997cr80r]

What a nice find!! Forklifts live a terrible life just because they are started up used for a few minutes to lift/move something then shut off. Nobody ever maintains them either i swear. I wouldn't be one bit surprised if it came back around from changing the oil throwing new plugs at it. Before i did plugs and a oil change i would soak the cylinders in seafoam or something I'll bet the rings are all carboned up from never getting to operating temperature. Once you soak the cylinders in something do a oil change I'd go bomb it around the roads give it a workout build some heat keep the rpms up then I'll bet that blow by simmers way down and it runs way better! Id love to see more of this machine

[@jtsbarnngrill6873]

Right on! I didn’t think about that but I’ll bet you’re spot on!

[@chadshafer8095]

You did very well buying this & not having to do anything to it to get it running.

[@jtsbarnngrill6873]

Right! I was not expecting it to go that well lol

[@thomasr.miller5553]

😳 holy Crap ! Its a runner .. 😁 Full tune up .. Carb Fresh ..oil and filters . Well ..you could try some RESTORE ENGINE RESTORER Might help with blow by.. couldn't hurt. Thanks

[@jtsbarnngrill6873]

Great suggestion! Thanks!

[@HighWaterFarm]

Nice score! Heck, for $500 you can rebuild the Z134 and drive it around town.

[@jtsbarnngrill6873]

Very true!

[@boe4448]

JT, That's awesome, Get the carb fixed up and you have a runner that will suite your needs just fine. Boe

[@jtsbarnngrill6873]

That's the plan! Thanks!

[@ardtessa]

It like life JT, ups and downs ! "Lifter upper" for a name maybe ? Or "Massy Lift-some" ? Anyway, nice video as always ! Cheers, Ard 🙂

[@jtsbarnngrill6873]

I like it! Thanks!

[@user-kg4eb7nl5b]

as most Yellers are a tractor /loader/backhoe combo ... neat find

[@jtsbarnngrill6873]

Thanks!

[@allangoble3840]

I love watching your channel and your expressions when things go right. I also love your supervisor Fluffy.

[@jtsbarnngrill6873]

😊 thank you.

[@troyshoup3695]

Carb kit and put Lucas oil treatment in the old girl. 👍🍻

[@jtsbarnngrill6873]

Bingo!

[@ericwittersheim]

Congrats on your 2 new Masseys!

[@jtsbarnngrill6873]

Thanks!

[@kaseyhyde6503]

One pedal is for forward, the other is for reverse. There, I told you ! 😂

[@jtsbarnngrill6873]

Thank you😆😆

[@aidanquinn5498]

Good buy on the Massey 2200 industrial they’re based of the 135 ag tractors, the Perkins 152 would be my choice of engine, std gear box 6 forward 2 reverse, best of luck

[@jtsbarnngrill6873]

Thanks for the info!

[@russellmcknight7226]

Great find,that ol girl will come in so handy around the place.

[@jtsbarnngrill6873]

Right on!

[@garyfeltus9801]

Great find . Oil change go though the carburator new points plugs and wires. Probably last you for ever. Have to agree with another comment the look on your face when fired up. Great video.

[@jtsbarnngrill6873]

Thanks! That is the JT look of surprise 😉😆

[@James-fu8fj]

Good things come to good people man that’s that’s great. You’re 90% there almost

[@jtsbarnngrill6873]

Thanks!

[@Vicsonvee]

The one lever on the left side is the diff lock and if it's like most industrial Massey's.. it's likely ceased.

[@jtsbarnngrill6873]

It is! Can’t move it a inch lol

[@ronzezulka6646]

It will make moving big tires around a lot less ball busting.

[@jtsbarnngrill6873]

Right on!

[@dennispriser769]

Heck ya, now that'll help a lot around the farm.

[@jtsbarnngrill6873]

Right! It’s gonna be a busy machine lol

[@dennispriser769]

@@jtsbarnngrill6873 wouldn't doubt it lol.

[@toddbomkamp3167]

You are the luckiest man out there Jt

[@jtsbarnngrill6873]

Thanks! I hope this keeps up lol

[@jippel1]

How cool is that mate👍maybe when you run out of projects paint it red and grey 👌🏻cheers from down under 🇦🇺

[@jtsbarnngrill6873]

Cheers!

[@ronzezulka6646]

Full tank. Doubles the value.

[@jtsbarnngrill6873]

Right!

[@douglasmayherjr.5733]

Nice little forklift. I was thinking it was used fairly recently because the workstation platform was still shined up, not all rusty. Or maybe I was seeing things. A tune up and oil change might go a long way with a carburetor rebuild. I have an old Allis Chalmers 521, handier than a thumb in a mitten. Thanks for the video. Have a good weekend.

[@jtsbarnngrill6873]

Thanks! It is hard to say, no one at the auction knew anything about it.

[@Papermaker-fl4bh]

Diamond in the rough... tractor gods were smiling down on you today J T Congrats on your purchase.

[@jtsbarnngrill6873]

Thanks!

[@user-dv6kj3ri9h]

Call that fork lift "Old Yellor"

[@jtsbarnngrill6873]

That fits!

[@bobveal]

Simply amazing Massey purchase!

[@jtsbarnngrill6873]

Thanks!

[@glennschlorf1285]

Nice Forklift.... Cool beans

[@jtsbarnngrill6873]

Thanks 👍

[@ericfrancis9035]

What is the possibility of putting a front end bucket on that 2200 and have a dual purpose Massey? Then you might have to overhaul it. 😁

[@h20base]

What a great addition. I drove one back in the 80s at the steelyard.. she is a beauty.. everybody needs a banana split.

[@jtsbarnngrill6873]

Right! I’m gonna use the heck outta that thing!

[@chrisnance3852]

Keep it up JT shifty lefty

[@jtsbarnngrill6873]

Right on!

[@garycathey7712]

I see a paint job in the future for this bad boy!

[@jtsbarnngrill6873]

I think so 😉

[@TT-qo9dv]

Nice addition 👍

[@jtsbarnngrill6873]

I think so too!

[@JohnCarter-qv1ie]

Another great rainy Friday. Nice cup of coffee and do nothing. Old bricklayers love rainy Fridays!

[@jtsbarnngrill6873]

You got that right! 😉

[@JohnCarter-qv1ie]

@@jtsbarnngrill6873 With all this rain today l might need to borrow a few boards from the carpenters again?

[@660r2003]

nice find jt! yur gonna like it to help take duals on and off we use one and helps quite a bit

[@jtsbarnngrill6873]

For sure! That’ll save my back 😉

[@JASONNEESE-dt5xq]

How about Fork Ferguson? Love your videos!!

[@jtsbarnngrill6873]

I like that