TheTallGuy
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- Cambridgeshire
Easy enough to put a power steering kit on a 135 if it's needed, but they are fairly light on the steering when there's any weight on the back.
First Working Classic - Super Major?
- Thread starter Matt81150
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- Location
- 200 miles N,NW of New York
I would agree, they are not bad to steer, only really hard to steer when stopped, a 135 would be able to do the jobs listed, fugal on fuel, and parts are easy to get, and will go up in price better if looked after, it will be twice the price of a major , but if in budget would be a better bet all round, I have a Ferguson FE35 for sale similar sized but older than a 135 that would do the job as a halfway house between major and 135 money
Exfarmer
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- Location
- Bury St Edmunds
A 135 or 35 wont be a very good tractor on a hedge trimmer though, too light.
12 speed 990 is the answer
12 speed 990 is the answer
- Location
- Scottish Highlands
I'd look for a 200 series Massey, and probably try hard for a cab too - the hedge cutting will throw bits of twig around and you want to avoid that hitting you, surely? Recognising that the cab might not work with the trees, how about a 230 or 240 cabless with a roll bar?
Boohoo
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- Newtownabbey
Only sensible suggestion so far.A 135 or 35 wont be a very good tractor on a hedge trimmer though, too light.
12 speed 990 is the answer
- Location
- 200 miles N,NW of New York
this is the hedger
not a big hedger is it, and why would a 35 / 135 not handle it, ???
not a big hedger is it, and why would a 35 / 135 not handle it, ???
TheTallGuy
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- Cambridgeshire
Given that he's currently using a Kubota & the size of that hedge cutter a 135 is plenty big enough! Cabs & orchards don't mix either...
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- 200 miles N,NW of New York
I totally agree, and the OP will know his needs best, sure most dont read the full post before replying
Exfarmer
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- Bury St Edmunds
That would be fine, I had rather had a traditional Bomford machine in mindthis is the hedger
not a big hedger is it, and why would a 35 / 135 not handle it, ???
oakleaf
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- South coast of Ireland
My only experience of orchard work was in the orange groves in Portugal with a MF 165. It had no power steering. At each end the tight turn was hard going and l was stronger then than now.
I would say p/s would be essential no matter what make you decide on.
I would say p/s would be essential no matter what make you decide on.
Courier
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- M62 - M1 - M18 triangle
That is why careful use of independent brakes is a knack worth mastering ....
Mursal
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In my opinion to buy a Major for "work" would be a bad decision, different if you already have one.
The Massey will be available with power steering if you want it and a half decent cab.
Hold their value like gold in these parts.
But if you have your heart set on a Major, let us know how you get on, always glad to help ...........
Thanks for your reply and I will let you know.
Thanks for your thoughts, yes power steering does seem to be a very good idea for the long term.
Thanks for your message, I have a small hedge cutter - Marolin 290 - with a flail head and cutter bar. It is small and not too heavy. I’m beginning to think the 135 would be a very good fit for all my needs albeit more expensive than a Super Major.
multi power
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- pembrokeshire
A 135 would be fine on thatthis is the hedger
not a big hedger is it, and why would a 35 / 135 not handle it, ???
True - it’s a very small flail (60cm) but there is still some “fall-out” so I wear safety specs and big hat...