Opinions on mf 590 (multi power)

Thelostcountry

As above, Bought one at weekend everything working great,but when the neighbor saw it he said "they are an awful bad yolk, the worst tractor MF ever made" :eek:

I know some people do not like multi power. tractor cost me €4000 which I thought was a fair price....

So what is so terrible about them .


Your opinions please .

MrFoxman360

Thelostcountry wrote: »

So what is so terrible about them

Peoples opinions, thats all.

The 590 is a decent tractor but like any model it did have a few faults. Steering on any of the 500 series can be a bit of in issue if worn, and multi power needs to work correctly or else it makes the tractor difficult to drive. Cabs are prone to rust and because of the weight of the large single door, doors are often damaged, poorly aligned or missing. Independant PTO pumps can give bother and its a big enough job to replace (just did one on a 565 last week). PTO brake bands regularly fail to work properly meaning the PTO tends to spin freely a little on its own, but its a common issue and most people live with it.

The two step models were French built and the single step models are from Coventry. Most reckon that British built ones were better.

The Larger 595 however did suffer from a whole host of issues, including serious engine faults, so much so that MF actually launched a MK2 version of the 595 in order to boost sales after the issues were sorted.

kay 9

They won't budge heavy round bales either. Seen it first hand and was surprised tbh

Thelostcountry

must have been something wrong with hydraulics . they are rated 2200kg!!

IH784man

Well my friends 575 couldn't lift s round bale which I was suprised at aswell

Thelostcountry

Lord jesus sure I have seen 35s lift round bales of silage!!!

MrFoxman360

My neighbour draws in all his bales two at a time on his 565. One on the links and one on the loader. Never any issues, although the loader stuggles when the silge is wet it'll lift them on the back no proplem, and they are McHale 5600 bales that are well packed

9935452

There is something wrong with the 500 series that cant lift a bale of silage.
It could be something simple like blocked suction filter or worn relief valve or the whole hydraulic system may need to be overhauled.
I have a 165 at home which wouldnt lift a fusion bale. cleaned the filter and it would

Thelostcountry

I decided to sell the 590. was hearing too many horror stories could not afford to take the risk.....

500,600 series not for me...

9935452

Thelostcountry wrote: »

I decided to sell the 590. was hearing too many horror stories could not afford to take the risk.....

500,600 series not for me...

What are you going to get instead of it ?
All tractors will have horror stories but there are so many of those tractors around there is bound to be a few, most are fairly reliable.
No matter what you buy there will be horror stories

Thelostcountry

9935452 wrote: »

What are you going to get instead of it ?
All tractors will have horror stories but there are so many of those tractors around there is bound to be a few, most are fairly reliable.
No matter what you buy there will be horror stories

Will be a MF deffo but a 100 series like 178,188,168. I would be alot more familiar with 100 series, should be able to fix myself when/if things go wrong.

9935452

Thelostcountry wrote: »

Will be a MF deffo but a 100 series like 178,188,168. I would be alot more familiar with 100 series, should be able to fix myself when/if things go wrong.

500/600 series are glorified 100 series , just updated
100 series are probably dearer too

The Sidewards Man

Thelostcountry wrote: »

I decided to sell the 590. was hearing too many horror stories could not afford to take the risk.....

Worst move you ever made, ye will never learn.

IH784man

Thelostcountry wrote: »

was hearing too many horror stories could not afford to take the risk

If you listened to everything you heard you be better on not getting up in the morning

tellmeabit

@thelostcountry did u sell the 590?

Thelostcountry

tellmeabit wrote: »

@thelostcountry did u sell the 590?

Yeah.