Opinion on buying MF 175 w/ Loader

TrattorJason · Nov 10, 2015

Hi there. I have a small haying operation in New England, and I'm looking to take some work off of my small (but beastly) Massey 135.

A couple of hours away, there is a MF 175 for sale, with a loader, for $6000. It has 5900 hours (a bit high for my taste), no engine rebuild or major engine work that the owner is aware of, minimal leaks, no oil burning, and tight front end with good power steering (all deemed by the owner, of course, so grain of salt here). Clutch seems strong, shifts fine. Brakes are starting to wear out, but can still stop the tractor (by itself anyway). Tires are 60-70%, but the rims are getting to be "not in the best shape", mainly around the valve stems (loaded w/ calcium chloride).

I'm pretty familiar with 175's, but am on the fence about whether this seems like a good (or at least fair) deal. Any thoughts / advice? I would say my main concern is about 5900 hours. Perkins can run a long time, but I've seen transmission / clutch issues on other 175's with much lower hours.

Thanks much!

jm. · Nov 10, 2015

You did a good job of describing it and here in Tennessee here is my take for and auction it is a 4 thousand dollar tractor . Could you do better just depends you having one Massey and having Massey experience is a plus. Two wheel tractors with loaders are really not in demand but again it may meet your needs. Guess it just depends on what it is worth to you.

fixerupper · Nov 10, 2015

A couple of years ago I bought a highly abused 175 diesel with industrial loader and front pump to fix up and someday use. The brakes are zero, the steering is awfully loose, the power steering doesn't work but that little Perkins starts and runs like a champ. If the battery has enough oomph to barely growl it over it will start. I paid $1500 for it and that was probably too much. The one you are looking at is in much better shape and worth more than what I paid and I haven't even seen it.

Brendon Warren · Nov 10, 2015

Seems a little on the high side to me. If the rims and tires were
excellent it would be a good price. My 175 has 9000 hours on it
with no problems. I did put a clutch in it last year. Its a great
haying tractor.

GordoSD · Nov 10, 2015

See ifyou can pay the 6k if he will put new rear tires on it. And you get to keep the old ones.

Cooter143 · Nov 10, 2015

I sold one almost exactly like what you are describing about 3yrs ago and got $7000 for it. It had 5500 hrs, and everything worked except the diff lock. I would just consider that your resell options might not be great, but if it is in good shape all around you could easily get your money's worth out of it. Those are good tractors, I still don't know whether I did the right thing by selling mine. Good luck!

2underage · Nov 11, 2015

I tend to agree with you, JM. In todays market a MF 175 in well used condition plus a loader would bring $4500 tops.

Nick m · Nov 11, 2015

Seems awfully pricey for a 175. Area makes a
difference though. I've kicked around the idea of
selling mine in mid-michigan, but think I can only
get around $4500 for it. Tractor has 1800 original
hours and has a brand new crate engine. No
loader though. (Old block was cracked, old guy
left water in it over the winter, sat that way for
years. )

I have a massey 40b I'm putting up for sale in the
next few weeks, and only think I'll get 5-6k out of
that with a loader, forks, new tires, chains, rebuilt
front end. Nice looker.

ptfarmer · Nov 11, 2015

Offer around $4000-$4500 cash for it.

Jason S. · Nov 11, 2015

(quoted from post at 02:58:11 11/11/15) Hi there. I have a small haying operation in New England, and I'm looking to take some work off of my small (but beastly) Massey 135.

A couple of hours away, there is a MF 175 for sale, with a loader, for $6000. It has 5900 hours (a bit high for my taste), no engine rebuild or major engine work that the owner is aware of, minimal leaks, no oil burning, and tight front end with good power steering (all deemed by the owner, of course, so grain of salt here). Clutch seems strong, shifts fine. Brakes are starting to wear out, but can still stop the tractor (by itself anyway). Tires are 60-70%, but the rims are getting to be "not in the best shape", mainly around the valve stems (loaded w/ calcium chloride).

I'm pretty familiar with 175's, but am on the fence about whether this seems like a good (or at least fair) deal. Any thoughts / advice? I would say my main concern is about 5900 hours. Perkins can run a long time, but I've seen transmission / clutch issues on other 175's with much lower hours.

Thanks much!

Its all about location. A good 175 here and by good I mean good tires, not brand new ones, no major leaks, decent brakes,
with 5,000 or so hours, will bring between $5,000.00 and $6,000.00 with no loader. I have one myself. I wouldn't be afraid of it. There are many Perkins diesels out there with over 10,000 hours on the motor that have never been overhauled and still run good. The clutches last a long time if somebody hasn't been hard on the tractor and clutch. My main concern would be the front axle support. A lot of them cracked from heavy loader use and worn axle bushings and pins. I would check that out first. If it is a multipower tractor check that it works as well. If all seems solid then that is a really good price for one of those tractors here.

buickanddeere · Nov 11, 2015

It's on the high side of the price range . 10X better than a Ford N series with a loader.

Ozlander · Nov 11, 2015

(quoted from post at 10:41:07 11/11/15)
It's on the high side of the price range . 10X better than a Ford N series with a loader.

According to you, a pitch fork is better than a Ford N.

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