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I have mowed twice now, and it mows wonderfully.

The only issue I had was with rough ride. This was solved by taking alot of air pressure out of the tires.

From the factory, they had WAY too much air in the tires.

I wouldn't trade it for anything. Great tractor. Tons of power for mowing too.

Do I want a Massey
Massey Ferguson Tractors
Replies 23 Post by Scott S

I have about 10 hours on mine now.

I do feel that it rides rougher than other tractors. A friend of mine has a Ford 1710 with turf tires, and his rides smoother. My guess is that 2 things are to blame: 1.industrial tires. these tires are harder. 2.wrong air pressure. from the factory, they had ALOT of air pressure in the tires. I am still messing around with waht is the right pressure. I dropped about 15 pounds in each tire, and the ride is much better.

I do not have a front end loader on mine, just the 1233 4WD with industrial tires.

I have been happy with it, the power it has, and it is very quiet compared to my friend's Ford.

I have mowed twice with it now (6' woods finish mower), and it has NO problem with that mower at all. Mows great.

No turf scrubbing, etc.

No problems so far, I am happy with the tractor.

Question for ScottS 1233
Massey Ferguson Tractors
Replies 2 Post by Scott S

I have a 1233 I bought one month ago.

I have a 6' Woods Finish mower for it, but have yet to use it on this tractor. I pulled this mower behind my previous tractor, a Ferguson TEA20.

I would recommend at least a 5' bush hog. Wider than the tractor.

Msaaey 1233
Massey Ferguson Tractors
Replies 3 Post by Scott S

That seems like a steal to me.

800 hours, with loader, for 8500?

Yes, I would think that is WELL worth a 40 mile trip.

I wish I would have had something like that near me here, I bought brand new.

That seems like a great deal, provided that it is in good shape, i.e. not rusted, etc.

Road Trip for a Massey
Massey Ferguson Tractors
Replies 16 Post by Scott S

JonB- I suppose the "review the instrument panel" is JD's way of allowing for warm-up, but why can't they just say so!? And maybe I should have my local JD parts guy check out the manual too, 'cause so far he hasn't been able to find the block heater that says it works on the 4100. I guess if this winter continues the way it's been going, it don't make no nevermind anyhow...

JD4100 Smoke
John Deere Tractors
Replies 26 Post by Scott S