Re: Re: MF 165 INDUSTRIAL VERSIONS OF IT - OPINIONS, PLEASE

Posted by Ken McWilliams on September 26, 2000 at 17:54:16 from (205.188.199.142):

In Reply to: Re: MF 165 INDUSTRIAL VERSIONS OF IT - OPINIONS, PLEASE posted by Westy on September 26, 2000 at 11:07:05:

Westy,

Thanks for the info. A lot of people confuse the MF50 ag tractor for the MF50A industrial. There's very little resemblence.

My MF50A is a very massive tractor. The front axle is one piece cast iron that is close to 5" X 5" cross-sectional area.

There is no mechanical linkage connecting the steering wheel to the front wheels. The power steering hosed go to the steering column, then to the two power steering cylinders on the front wheels. The whole dash/console area is massive cast iron and the steering wheel is a tilt steering wheel system.

It has inboard brakes on each side of the differential and planetary final drive reduction on the outboard end of each axle.

It has a 52 HP Perkins AD4-203 diesel.

It definitely is an industrial tractor and is the base tractor for the MF50A tractor/loader/backhoe.

I have a loader and backhoe for it. My objective is to add a rockshaft assembly in order to have a 3 point hitch when the backhoe is removed. This way I can get more utility from the tractor, because I don't need a full time backhoe. I plan to leave the loader on it all the time, because I frequently need a loader to move stuff around on the farm or move a little gravel. This way I can take the loader off my other tractor and use it more for mowing, haying, etc. without the loader on it.

It takes about 45 minutes to install or remove the backhoe. Which is not bad if done 3 - 4 times a year for some tasks.

Ken McWilliams
Dayton, OH

Follow Ups:

Post A Followup Name: E-Mail: Subject: Re: Re: Re: MF 165 INDUSTRIAL VERSIONS OF IT - OPINIONS, PLEASE Comments: Optional Link URL: Link Title: Optional Image URL: Email Notification: If you check this box, email will be sent to you whenever someone replies to this message. Your email address must be entered above to receive notification. This notification will be cancelled automatically after 2 weeks.

TRACTOR PARTS	TRACTOR MANUALS

We sell tractor parts!  We have the parts you need to repair your tractor - the right parts. Our low prices and years of research make us your best choice when you need parts. Shop Online Today. [ About Us ]