1981 MF 245 Opinion

I'm considering buying a local MF 245. The serial puts it as an '81, and it come with a loader, blade and mower for $5,300. The only major defect is the need for a new clutch, which has been estimated at ~$900 for parts and labor.

It's not in beautiful shape, but it otherwise seems solid and started up strong. Didn't check guages yet, hours seems to be ~12,500. Oil looks clean.

Basically, I wonder if this seems like a decent buy, and if there are any other red flags I should look for with this model.

Thanks - I appreciate any comments. Link goes to more pictures.

• 1981 MF 245

Thanks - I'll definitely run through the checklist on it. Per the hours, the guage reads 2478.3, which I figured was too low not to have flipped once, but I hope you're right.

We've got a late 60's 165 that only has a little over 4,000 hours. Loader tractor for most of the 15 years we've owned it(don't know how long it had a loader before we bought it), and atleast the 2nd clutch that we've had put in it.

Our 285 just rolled over 6200 hours last year, original clutch, and just 2 weeks ago we brought it to the dealer for a major overhaul and a new clutch while they're at it.

There was just a new OEM tach for the 200 series massey's that sold on ebay tonight, and there are new light rings for them on ebay too. Listed under 165/175 light rings, but they're all the same in the 100 and 200 series for lights.

Donovan from Wisconsin

Thanks - Engine is definitely the Perkins diesel. Not sure about the bucket hydraulics - here is a shot of the controls if that tells you anything.

Gary - thanks for the info. Here is the best shot I got of the rear of the machine - not sure if that gives you the right perspective.