MF 180, early model question

Dale39 · Aug 27, 2019

I am working on a deal with a guy to trade a PTO generator that I have on his MF 180 tractor, I believe it to be a 1966 model, which is the first full production year.

Do you have any concerns about this vintage 180, being very early model? Anything to look for? I think I have a good idea of value, looking at ones advertised, but what do you guys think is fair?

acadam20 · Aug 27, 2019

Pretty good looking tractor. I have an early one similar to that my serial is in the 1700s. The only concern I would have is the early Saginaw steering hydromotor. They changed over somewhere in the 2000s serial range (I think) would have to check the parts book to be sure. It was about $500 to convert it over with parts from the junk yard all in all not too bad I did think. As far as trading a PTO generator for a 180 I'd say that sounds like a great trade. Around here in IL most PTO generators I see on CL bring $500 to $1500.

Dale39 · Aug 27, 2019

(quoted from post at 16:31:19 08/27/19) Pretty good looking tractor. I have an early one similar to that my serial is in the 1700s. The only concern I would have is the early Saginaw steering hydromotor. They changed over somewhere in the 2000s serial range (I think) would have to check the parts book to be sure. It was about $500 to convert it over with parts from the junk yard all in all not too bad I did think. As far as trading a PTO generator for a 180 I'd say that sounds like a great trade. Around here in IL most PTO generators I see on CL bring $500 to $1500.

To be clear, we are not doing a straight up trade, but that is how the deal started, the tractor is worth more than the generator.

Thanks for info. Regarding the hydromotor was it failure prone?

acadam20 · Aug 27, 2019

From my reading they don't fail as in not
working, they just leak like crazy out
the top. Mine was leaking allot but still
steered the tractor fine.

Brendon Warren · Aug 27, 2019

I wouldn't be worried. Probably the best tractor massey ever built.
I've got two, great tractor on the haybine.

Hooked180 · Aug 30, 2019

If you want to sell the 180 let me know?

Dale39 · Sep 2, 2019

(quoted from post at 22:56:57 08/30/19) If you want to sell the 180 let me know?

I will let you know if I am interested in selling it when I receive it. I don't know if I can PM you or not on this site....

Dale39 · Sep 13, 2019

Hooked180, how can I contact you in response to your comment about the MF 180 I am getting on a trade?

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