Still toying with the idea of adding another MF to
the fleet. I really like my MF50 and have thought
that maybe for some 4x4 round bales (one of these
days), maybe I ought to step up to a MF65.
According to the tractor data website, MF claimed
41 PTO hp, but it tested at almost 51 PTO hp.
I also thought if you are straddling the windrows
of hay, perhaps a high crop model would be a
better fit?
Couple of questions:
1. MF65 - is it as good of a machine as my trusty
old MF50? Is it a strong 50ish PTO tractor?
2. Any problem areas to be on the look-out for
with the MF65?
3. Parts availability - still good?
4. Would a MF65 be a good 4 x 4 round baler
tractor?
5. Any advantage to the higher stance with the
high crop variant of the MF65 - like just ground
clearance when straddling the windrow?
6. What about other chores? How does the higher
stance hurt or help with 3 point equipment, i.e.
bush hogs, moldboard plows, etc.
7. Have also given thought to buying a gas
tractor - how is the gas engine on the MF65's and
I assume the 4 cylinder Perkins diesel is as drop
dead reliable as the 3 cylinder in my MF50?
Thanks in advance for all replies!
Bill
the fleet. I really like my MF50 and have thought
that maybe for some 4x4 round bales (one of these
days), maybe I ought to step up to a MF65.
According to the tractor data website, MF claimed
41 PTO hp, but it tested at almost 51 PTO hp.
I also thought if you are straddling the windrows
of hay, perhaps a high crop model would be a
better fit?
Couple of questions:
1. MF65 - is it as good of a machine as my trusty
old MF50? Is it a strong 50ish PTO tractor?
2. Any problem areas to be on the look-out for
with the MF65?
3. Parts availability - still good?
4. Would a MF65 be a good 4 x 4 round baler
tractor?
5. Any advantage to the higher stance with the
high crop variant of the MF65 - like just ground
clearance when straddling the windrow?
6. What about other chores? How does the higher
stance hurt or help with 3 point equipment, i.e.
bush hogs, moldboard plows, etc.
7. Have also given thought to buying a gas
tractor - how is the gas engine on the MF65's and
I assume the 4 cylinder Perkins diesel is as drop
dead reliable as the 3 cylinder in my MF50?
Thanks in advance for all replies!
Bill