MF 65 Wheel Stuck

My neighbor has generously said I can have his MF 65 Diesel, but of course it has sat outside for a number of years and will need a bit of work to get her going again.

Last night we tried to pull it to my place behind his tractor. We managed to get it moving, but ran into our first problem: The left rear wheel will not turn! My best guess would be the brakes have rusted, but since they are internal, to check this is going to be a chore, especially if I have to do it in his field.

Any ideas or experiences that may help?

Thanks,

Rob Broehl
Johnstown, Ohio

Just Kidding!

Congrats on your 65. You are right, the brake has likely stuck. Most need brakes anyway, so this is more of an inconvenience than anything else. Brakes are relatively cheap, too.

This is likely not something you would want to fix in the field. Call a wrecker, have him drag it up on a flatbed and haul it home where you can pull the axle trumpet on your own time. It is a big job that will require a engine hoist which you where about to go buy off the Cummins Tool Show anyway right? Along with that heavier engine stand. BTW, if you do not have a serviceable 1 1/16th inch socket and wrench, go buy them now.

You can make a beautiful tractor out of any old field eyesore with enough time and effort.

This is the same tractor 21 months apart.

Aaron