MF 1100 Series and 2700 Series

Trever Maas
MF 2745

Here's my question: The brakes are unbelievably sensitive, and lock up when barely touching the pedal. I'm not Massey guy, but asked the dealer if he could have them fixed. He said that they are hydraulic brakes and that's how they work. Any suggestions on how to lighten the pressure on these brakes, or is the dealer taking me on a hay ride?

Thank you. GT

I've got another question for you guys. On the 1100 series(1105,1135,1155), if I can remember right, there was a lever to the left of the steering wheel that did something to the engine i.e. slowed it down or speeded it up. Does anyone have a picture of this or know what is is, does, and the priciple of it? I think I can remember going in the field and if the tractor lugged too much you could move the lever to give it more power or if you were coming to the end rows you could move the lever the other way to help slow it down. Would it be a multipower, type thing?

Thanks,
Trever

Can you tell me the operation of it, or the principle? I'm very interested in these tractors!

Thanks,
Trever

Do you know which models all had that multipower switch?

Thanks for the links Roy and Johan! Very good pics and info Johan. I found the books that you were talking about Roy. They have both of them. The 2nd version is not available though, maybe on backorder.

Thanks again,
Trever

Regards
Johan

The 11XX series was one of the best series Massey put on the market. Our first BIG tractor was a 1130, next we moved up to an 1155. Then after I quit farming my brother picked up a 2805 cheap (what a horce). I have since moved back to the farm and an looking for a 1105 or 35 because the cabs are easy to get in and out of and never really cared for the V-8.

Merle

Thanks for replying. Which tractors have the six cylinder engines in them? What size are 6 cylinder engines? Same as the ones in the 750 combine? Do all the six's have turbos?

I was also wondering which tractors are able to have the cabs tooken off if wanted? I think they look pretty tough with the cabs tooken off. Also, which models can be turbo-ed or already have a turbo?

I wouldn't mind an 1150 or an 1155. I would like something that is over 150HP, or capable of getting there. Might end up pulling it too. I think we've had an 1135, an 1150 or two, an 1155, a 2775, and now we have a 2745, plus we've had at least one 510 and now we have a 750. Massey Ferguson red is definately in the blood. :) We also are a fan of MM's.

Back to the MF's. Like I said we currently have a 2745. Why did they have so many problems with the 27XX series? The tractor has just been a nightmare. Multipower problems 2-3 times so had to have the tractor split, power steering problems at low rpms, AC problems, instrument cluster problems, and we sometimes get a buzzer when the pto is engaged or the multipower is shifted. It is a workhorse when it is in use though.

How come you don't like the V8's?

Thanks,
Trever

The 1105 and 1135 have an earlier version of the 354 perkins. Both of these are turbo models I think.

Jay

It seemed like Massey was/is underrated. All I hear is John Deere this and John Deere that. Who was doing the sabatage?

I'm thinking about working for a MF dealer after I get through college. Would you recommend it? I really like their products, at least their older stuff. I just wish that they didn't make a bad name for themselves.

Trever