Massey Ferguson 240 battery removal with cab in place?

Manxfella · Mar 12, 2017

I need to replace the battery in my '79 Massey 240.
The front bar of the cab / screen runs across the top of the battery cover meaning that the battery won't come out as the gap is too small.

I can't believe the only way to change the battery is by removing the cab??

I've stripped of the bonnet tinware and I'm looking at removing the fuel tank. Is this the way forward or are there other problems I'm about to encounter?

Any help / advice would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks.

multi power · Mar 12, 2017

@two-cylinder
@REStractorATION

Partstech · Mar 12, 2017

I think it's a cab lift job @MF-ANDY

Manxfella · Mar 12, 2017

This pic shows the gap a little clearer.

Manxfella · Mar 12, 2017

Partstech said:
I think it's a cab lift job @MF-ANDY

What about removing the tank? Is that an option?

mar · Mar 12, 2017

Never seen it done but I think you remove the pins holding the cab on at the front and then jack the front of the cab up

two-cylinder · Mar 12, 2017

Never done it.
But told lifting the cab off is the proper way.
There are slinging points welded to the cab frame.
Remove the eight bolts, trim pieces and wiper electrical connection and you're good to go.

Manxfella · Mar 12, 2017

OK, jacking it up is a possibility, but removing the cab is a no go for me.

What a ridiculous design.

I'm going to look a little closer at the tank route or jacking the front cab, otherwise it'll be a trip to the local tractor workshop!

Thanks for your help.

I'll keep you posted.......

MF-ANDY · Mar 12, 2017

yes lift the cab is the easiest option. they were one of the first tractors fitted with a "sealed for life" battery called a persuader.

essexpete · Mar 12, 2017

Well that must take a prize surely?

Mursal · Mar 13, 2017

But if you take the bonnet off, will you have enough wriggle room, I wonder

MF-ANDY · Mar 13, 2017

Mursal said:
But if you take the bonnet off, will you have enough wriggle room, I wonder

no and its a qd cab so a few bolts and its off

joe soapy · Mar 18, 2017

Halfords used to fit batteries for free

7610 super q · Mar 18, 2017

Yes, fit a long life quality battery as a replacement.

Lincsman · Mar 20, 2017

I take you dont jump lead to/ from these tractors... cant get over the lack of thought in this, at least you can put fuel in it without removing a wheel!

Mur Huwcun · Mar 20, 2017

Lincsman said:
I take you dont jump lead to/ from these tractors... cant get over the lack of thought in this, at least you can put fuel in it without removing a wheel!

Can always go to the starter!!!

6480 · Mar 21, 2017

Mur Huwcun said:
Can always go to the starter!!!

I use to remove the dash and squeeze in the new battery

multi power · Mar 21, 2017

I used to help out somewhere there was a 250, that had the battery in the cab, on left footplate , not sure if original or a modification

MF-ANDY · Mar 21, 2017

That was original. It would've been a sankey cab

Manxfella · Mar 21, 2017

multi power said:
I used to help out somewhere there was a 250, that had the battery in the cab, on left footplate , not sure if original or a modification

I think it was a later modification.

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