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Stuart: I own a MF 65 - 1963. Have had it about 1 year. Good tractor for a beginner. Easy to work on. If the tach isnt working then the hourmeter will not be also. I have replaced the brakes on my tractor just recently. The brakes for this tractor are good.
One thing to watch for is the seals around the rear axle. If they leak the brakes will get transmission fluid on and will leak. once they get fluid on them they are bad news because they will stick. To replace them u have to remove the rear axle assembly and its not easy to do. The brakes should never lock as you describe in your message they should only drag to stop the tractor. If they lock u are in trouble and that is a bad sign of trouble ahead. If they lock when u are driving it would throw u from the tractor... not a good thought indeed. You dont say how much this tractor costs but my experience with this tractor indicates that the max cost should be no more than $3,500 in good condition. 4200 hours is a lot without an engine overhaul. Mine has 2700 hours on it without a major overhaul. Hope this helps u out. Mike in KC
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