Is a MF 1080 a good tractor?

It also has multi-power on it. I don't know yet if it works or not. A dealer warned me about the multi-power. Opinions of multi-power on this board seem to vary....generally positive.

Appearance wise the tractor looks good. Sheet metal is straight.

Thanks ahead of time for your comments.

Paul in WI.

Thanks. Paul

I'm currently rebuilding our 1080 that has been in our family for 30+ years and will give you my impressions. Good points. 1. Starts easy and uses very little fuel even when worked hard. 2. It is a platform type tractor (operator sits on top of the transmition verse riding it like a saddle [285])this gives the operator the feel of a large frame tractor. 3. Ours has been reliable and served us well after years of neglect. Bad points. 1. Final drives are a little light and the tractor doesn't hold up to heavy 3pt loads. 2. They are not a very common tractor and parts are hard to find sometimes (had to build my own exhaust manifold). Ater looking for a good used one for four months I gave up and built one only to be offered a used one a week later for $580 US, NOT. 3. Aux hydraulic doesn't have float option (no big deal unless you have been spoiled with a 11XX series massey tractor. Things to look at. 1. Exhaust manifold, is it broke or cracked? 2. Does the 3pt raise and lower as it should, plus watch it as it is in the half way up position to see if it "jumps" a (little 1/8" OK, 1/4" or more it needs to be looked at) mine is split right now having a rebuilt pump installed for a no raise condition. 3. Final drives, if they are leaking oil they have been abused and will need to be rebuilt. 4. Multi power. Try to drive it in any gear in high transmition range about half throttle. Then shift the multi power from low to high. If it shifts hard and fast it is good. If it shifts slow and slushy it needs to be looked at.

Good luck
Merle

Best Regards, Paul

Do you always refer to PTO horsepower in America when you talk about tractors ?

Bill

Bill