MF 255 3 point hitch and hydraulics

bvavra · May 1, 2019

Just bought a MF 255. When trying it out the hydraulics on the front end loader worked well. I asked if the 3 point hitch worked - the owner said he hadn't used it for 10+ years but it had been working in the past. It didn't work when we tried it but after disconnecting the bucket tilt hydraulics and playing with the controls we got some movement. Got the tractor home but now when I use the tilt on the bucket the 3 point hitch moves along with it - either up or down. This causes some hesitation with the bucket which I don't like or want. The 3 point hitch doesn't move when using its designated controls. Would be nice (but not critical)to have the 3 point hitch working at this time but my preference is to have the bucket working properly.

Any ideas on how I fix this?

Bob N.Y. · May 1, 2019

There are a few different ways to set up remote hydraulics on a Massey. We need to know how yours is set up in order to help you. Pictures of the valve(s) would be great.

Dieseltech · May 1, 2019

What Bob said, need pictures of the controls. If you have the two spool valve next to the shift levers like I think you have, the LEFT lever needs locked back for three point use. For loader use, left lever needs to be CENTERED, and three point position lever placed in CONSTANT PUMPING to keep the pump on. All depends on if using the three point pump for both jobs as some early models did not have the extra auxiliary pump option inside.

bvavra · May 1, 2019

Thanks. Got the 3 point hitch to work doing what you said however the 3 point hitch continued to move up and down when using the tilt hydraulic when the left lever was centered and the constant pumping lever was in place. Grasping at straws I turned the adjusting screw located behind the hydraulic controls downward until after about 20 turns it stopped the movement. Should this be screwed down tight when just using the hydraulics? Should it be moved back up when using the 3 point hitch?

Also I am assuming (dangerous I know) that to lock the left hydraulic lever back you use a bungee strap?

Dieseltech · May 1, 2019

You "lock" the lever back by turning the screw in that has the nut on it. Also block the arms up, as it's normal for them to raise-lower when using the other spool. Blocking them up saves time, as they must raise up FIRST before the loader will move. That's why later tractors with two pumps are more desirable, you can use both three point and loader at the same time without switching the left lever back and forth.

VicS · May 1, 2019

Massey would have ruled the small tractor world if they had put a decent hyd on every tractor. Buddy bought a 175 almost 40 yrs ago thinking it would make a nice loader tractor. It did but hauling a bale on the back and front was a trial. And loader was slow.

Dieseltech · May 1, 2019

Lots of owners would not buy the auxiliary pump option, and stayed with the lower flow three point pump. Dad's MF 180 has the extra pump inside and has worn a loader all it's life. While it's getting tired, it will still flatten the 40 PSI front tires.

bvavra · May 1, 2019

Thanks again. How do I block up the arms?

ClaytonBolen · May 2, 2019

Lift the 3pt all the way up using the hydraulics and attach one end of a chain to one of the lift arms using a clevis or how ever you want then attach the other end of the chain to one of the holes the top link attaches to or any other good spot on the tractor so the chain is tight and wont left the lift arms fall down.

bvavra · May 2, 2019

Thanks, I'll give it a try.

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