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massey ferguson

  • 08-05-2012 1:53pm
    #1
    valtra8150
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 108 ✭✭


    i am jut woundering what a massey ferguson 6160 are like, ar they good tractors, what are there pros and cons and hp, thanks


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  • #2
    joe17
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 76 ✭✭joe17


    the massey ferguson 6160 are around 100 to 119 hp they are suppose to be very fuel economic that's all i know about them try google the name and you might get more information


  • #3
    4odh4n
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 117 ✭✭4odh4n


    guy i work for runs two of them, seem to be a pretty reliable yokes. I've spent a fair few hours in them and not the worst place to spend a day in, considering their age!
    some of the things i know of that have caused him probs in the past are the front axle... it stripped splines two years in a row putting silage up on the pit (reversing), has had no problems tho since it was retired from that duty.
    make sure all electric connections under the right mudguard are clean/protected, very prone to getting a hammering from muck etc. Make sure pto controls are working correctly. If it has been looked after anyway at all the electrics are pretty bomb proof. Mudguards themselves are prone to falling apart from rust tho! The bottom of exhaust stack can be a very expensive piece of metal if it has to be replaced!! Check that is selects from high to low on the main gearstick too, although its only a matter of replacing a switch usually. Cab heater/air con controls can be prone to not working too if they are not maintained.
    Mostly stupid wee things, engine or gearbox never have had to been touched on either two, and they are well over 8000hrs each

    Good gutsy yokes though, can pull well even at low revs, have no problem with 14ft silage trailers on pretty steep ground we work on. Gearbox is pretty nice to work with and pretty sure has an oil clutch so not as fragile as a dry clutch setup.


  • #4
    jimmy G M
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,158 ✭✭✭jimmy G M


    Check this thread out - MF 61 series not getting great reviews?

    http://farmingforum.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?t=62904

    Looking at prices of some on DD they look cheap for what you are getting so is there a catch?

    Looked at a MF 6255 - updated version of the 61 series a while back, supposed to be much better than the 61 series? - ended up buying a 4255.


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