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MF Turning Cercles

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David Broad

01-03-2007 14:20:42




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Have a question . When reading up on specifications , compare to other makes it is a clear cut case that even on 2WD modals the turning cercles on MF tractors leaves a great deal to be desired . Take a 135 . That is 6 metres , and a 165 is 6.8 metres and ad a gear box spacer I believe that it is 7.6 metres although I could be wrong an that last one . Other than the MF 1105 searies and posible the 1150 model where the circle was quite low even the 135 is more than some of its larger rivlas . Even the old TE20's are not that good . Can anybody tell me why this is ? Just don,t understand it myself . It surpries me that MF has not gain a bad reputation for it . Thanks David

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Make mine a Massey

01-04-2007 15:46:28




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 Re: MF Turning Cercles in reply to David Broad , 01-03-2007 14:20:42  
Reason for not getting a bad rep. is that they turn pretty dam tight. I have driven Masseys for the last 40 plus years and have yet to find one, outside my 274 which would not turn tight, hitting brakes will make them drag the front end around sideways, no need for that in average field conditions. Our 255 turned so tight, it was common to break wheel bearings on the right front wheel, as we went right for most field operations. The little Fergies set the standard for nimbleness when compared to the overweight competition in their heyday. My 2 cents -- take care.

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mf188

01-04-2007 10:21:35




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 Re: MF Turning Cercles in reply to David Broad , 01-03-2007 14:20:42  
Hi,I think that MF have been very truthful in giving unbraked turning circles in sales brouchers etc.Some manufacters give brake results and some even turning radius.The mf 135 is as manoeuvrable as the ford versions that i have used.The bigest tractors in the mf 100 series are not as handy for small spaces but i have never used any other makes (eg.ford 5000 etc)to compare them with.I am looking forward to seeing other users views!! thanks

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Gerald J.

01-03-2007 15:15:38




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 Re: MF Turning Cercles in reply to David Broad , 01-03-2007 14:20:42  
When the MF front axle is at its narrowest, the tires rub on the radius rods when turned to the limit. There's a trade off between front axle strength given by the radius rods and the amount the front wheels will turn. The geometry gets off so one drags anyway. And it will turn sharper with one rear wheel locked, all tractors will, though the narrow fronts turn the sharpest because the narrow or single wheel fronts often can be turned a full 90 degrees, then you must use a brake or slide the wheel sideways.

Gerald J.

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