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Hey folks,
Is this model available in the States? Advertised as 48 HP. Trying to figure out if it's the perkins motor or multipower (or could it be either one)?


I'm in Germany.

Thanks,

Dave
 
Hi dave
MF 148's were built in the uk and france, Most were fitted with multi-power but a few were fitted with the 8 speed gearbox
The engine is the perkins AD3 152S, An uprated version of the one fitted to the MF135 ,But with 49 HP,
Mf148 is 15cm longer than a 135 and is fitted with 32" rear tyres and 19" fronts. Multi-power tractor also had IPTO pto
 

Thanks. Dependable and dummy proof? Repairs any more expensive and/or harder than other brands or for example the 135's?
Where are you located?

Dave
 
Dave
I have found them very reliable most parts are the same as a 135
Compared to the 135, 148's can handle bigger implements, so quite often do the work of larger tractor such as the 165 and can suffer more from abuse.
Front axle pivot, and bearings are usally worn on loader tractors, check that the multi-power works correctly and the IPTO, stops when disengaged
Engines run lower compression ratio and if i was been very criticle they dont tend to do quite so much work as a MF135 before needing pistons and liners, but still a very good tractor
I live in england
 
Thanks,
I guess with your handle I'm wasting my time asking, but how would you compare it to the european internationals?

Dave
 
I thought I posted but it's gone. Anyway, my understanding is that a 148 is pretty much a later model 135 with a 7 inch spacer added for a larger cab/easier entry. 49 engine HP at 2250 RPM and 38.5 PTO HP at 1400 RPM. I'd guess PTO HP at 1725 RPM to be around 42, the same as a 245 with the same powertrain. I wouldn't say they'd do much more work than a 135. They're the same except for being 7 inches longer. Can't beat the Perkins diesel. Dave
 
Hi dave,
I would guess that a 148 on 32" wheels will be very similar to the international 434, but the perkins engine will be a better starter and parts will be much cheaper
I would choose on on 32" rear wheels if your going to use it as they have much better traction compared to 28" rears
 
Hi everyone,
Just about everything has been said about the 148. 4834 standard 148s were built at Beauvais and 430 148 narrow versions. I don't have the number for Banner Lane. The Super-spec 148,168 and 188 were built alongside the the 135,165 and 188 and became known as the '5' and '8' lines.
As has been mentioned the '8' line had the six inch transmission spacer fitted to give more room in the cab but also to allow greater stability with heavier implements. I seem to recall being told that the 148 was planned to have a four cylinder engine but was scrapped on economical grounds. I believe that some may have a plug fitted in the injector pump where the fourth pipe would have been. MF148, perhaps you could check on this. 6.00-19 fronts and 11x32 rears were standard. IPTO was standard with ground speed only available with the 8-speed version.
Generally parts were just about the same as the 135.
DavidP
 
(quoted from post at 13:21:05 08/06/10)
(quoted from post at 15:42:01 08/06/10) Thanks,
I guess with your handle I'm wasting my time asking, but how would you compare it to the european internationals?

Dave
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Thanks folks,
The one I wanted to look at was already sold.
MF 148, I hope I didn't upset you .

Dave
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11-32 and 6.00-19 tyres only standard in the U.K. / Europe, All on 28s down here with the shorter lower link arms and 16s on the front. Also most of the 65s are on 28s down here, so slow on the road! Gimme 32s any day!
 
Hi Richard,
Interesting point. Have seen some Australian tractors and they do indeed look like many cars that have had the suspension lowered a little.
They may look like they'll go faster but that's about it. Do you have problems with ground to implement distance when raised?

DavidP
 
Hi dave,
I would guess that a 148 on 32" wheels will be very similar to the international 434, but the perkins engine will be a better starter and parts will be much cheaper
I would choose on on 32" rear wheels if your going to use it as they have much better traction compared to 28" rears
 
The Aussies are slightly different to us as they used to use locally made rims and tyres, I think they also used locally built Perkins motors. The only time I suffer from clearance problems is with my Kvernland match plough turning at the headland with the top link triped, the biggest problem was lack of traction which I improved at a stroke by lowering the plough head stock on the frame. Over here, trailed and semi-mounted implements are very popular, the 3 point gets nowhere near the use it does in the UK. Dust is our biggest problem, we are big on pre-cleaners which looks horrible on the 65 as it is about 3 times the size of the 35/135 unit you sometimes see in the U.K. and mounted straight above the (larger) oil bath unit so it is right at the front and just off the centre line of the bonnet. Can you send over some of the sun you have had, late winter here and we have had 17" of rain since the beggining of May, our total annual is around 25" for the year.
 
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