2640

[fiat 9090]

hi all ,i have just aquired a mf 2640 which needs work and im wondering are they a collectors tractor ,if they were i wouldn mind restoring it ,while im here i also have a mf 178 and im asking the same question both tractors need a bit of work ,all replies would be appreciated

 

[76masseyman]

I think any classic is worth saving. The 178 will have more appeal to more collectors than the 2640, as the 2000 series tractors seem to have been overlooked.
The 2000 series are getting thin on the ground now though, and as with other later classics, there could just be a generation around the corner ready to take them on, as prices of earlier classics get out of reach.
You’re in the right country though for those that appreciate MF’s, but if this had been an enquiry for Ford, you would have had several replies before now !

 

[daveydiesel1]

Yes get her done up with a big set of boots, will look good.

 

[Lakes Nash]

178 is a classic to be had, easy to work on, 1 series appeal,

 

[daveydiesel1]

178 is a classic to be had, easy to work on, 1 series appeal,

If u were doin a bit of work on it the 1 series appeal would soon wear off whereas the 2640 has a proper climate controlled sound proofed cab

 

[Lakes Nash]

If u were doin a bit of work on it the 1 series appeal would soon wear off whereas the 2640 has a proper climate controlled sound proofed cab

True enough, but 2000:series would take a bit more looking after!

 

[daveydiesel1]

True enough, but 2000:series would take a bit more looking after!

True. Problem with the 178 is most farms doesnt have any kit anymore that a tractor like that could actually use as it wouldnt have the power,lift capacity,grip or enough spools so it ends up relegated to linkbox duties whereas the 2640 is still pretty useable and the fun/worthwhileness of ownin a toy is to get in the seat on a nice day and go work with it

 

[Lakes Nash]

True. Problem with the 178 is most farms doesnt have any kit anymore that a tractor like that could actually use as it wouldnt have the power,lift capacity,grip or enough spools so it ends up relegated to linkbox duties whereas the 2640 is still pretty useable and the fun/worthwhileness of ownin a toy is to get in the seat on a nice day and go work with it

Your right, but the op was regarding as a Classic, no a general day to day tractor, the 178 probably would be a novelty, tractors and machine’s have grown so much in modern day Agriculture,

 

[fiat 9090]

the 178 would be sold when its done up ,but i got home the 2640 yesterday and it needs a lot of work to totally restore it but to tidy it up windows door brake master cyl ,clutch slave cyl seat cables etc would leave it a great workhorse for a farmer who needed a big old yoke for mowing slurry etc ,im just thinking thats all ,im not a mf man as i have dealt mostly with fiats for the last 30 years

 

[Speedstar]

the 178 would be sold when its done up ,but i got home the 2640 yesterday and it needs a lot of work to totally restore it but to tidy it up windows door brake master cyl ,clutch slave cyl seat cables etc would leave it a great workhorse for a farmer who needed a big old yoke for mowing slurry etc ,im just thinking thats all ,im not a mf man as i have dealt mostly with fiats for the last 30 years

Good ones are very hard to find now and bring good money ,a good few rough old dogs about ,a few coming In from Europe now to Cambridge sales , been looking for a good one for a while now and they are thin on the ground

 

[fiat 9090]

Good ones are very hard to find now and bring good money ,a good few rough old dogs about ,a few coming In from Europe now to Cambridge sales , been looking for a good one for a while now and they are thin on the ground

this one would fit in there lovely ,what are they making in cambridge,i never drove one are they slow on the road and would they be as nice to drive as a 699

 

[Speedstar]

this one would fit in there lovely ,what are they making in cambridge,i never drove one are they slow on the road and would they be as nice to drive as a 699

Slow on the road
Depending on condition from £2500 for a rough 2wd to 16k for a tidy 2725 electronic

 

[fiat 9090]

Good ones are very hard to find now and bring good money ,a good few rough old dogs about ,a few coming In from Europe now to Cambridge sales , been looking for a good one for a while now and they are thin on the ground

if you go into done deal ireland there is a very clean low houred 2640 it might be what your looking for ,mine is a rough 4wd and with the clutch slave cyl done ill need 4500 euro

 

[Speedstar]

if you go into done deal ireland there is a very clean low houred 2640 it might be what your looking for ,mine is a rough 4wd and with the clutch slave cyl done ill need 4500 euro

If it is the cylinder in the clutch housing parts are hard to find now

 

[grainboy]

Mate has an original 2640 for sale,
Pm for details

 

[fiat 9090]

If it is the cylinder in the clutch housing parts are hard to find now

Yes it is that cylinder in the clutch housing