Best tractor of the 80's

[Red Fred]

My 6700 had a new block at 3 years old, but then our Nuffield 4/65 also had to be rebuilt when nearly new. I think the balancers led to trouble with the 4/65 engine as well as water leakage problems and it wasn't a great success.

 

[John 1594]

As a former long term 7810 owner that's new to me.
Why is that a 7810 trait? It's got the same block as everything else from the Ford 7910 to the 8830.

I can only assume you have never owned a Ford such as the 7810 and therefore cannot appreciate how good a well maintained one can be!

you seem to forget i am a mechanic as well as a tractor driver

as such i have been called out on numerous occasions to sort out the aforementioned problem

and for what its worth....to fit the 401 engine into the 7810 required a different sump and oil pump

I wouldnt wish to own a 7810, having driven one, i can honestly say i would rather buy a zetor such was my experience of it

plus after being accustomed to the meagre fuel consuption from running browns, id never stand the fuel bill from running a ford, the 401 in particular was a thirsty lump

 

[John 1594]

6610 here X block porous 3000hrs went pourous this year again 7000hrs. Spent fortune get it 'done up'. Bought another engine last week because it was still buggered.

is it insured???

if so....you know what to do

 

[smcapstick]

is it insured???

if so....you know what to do

Swan Vestas.

 

[FonterraFarmer]

good job you could interchange ford parts easily with how often they needed a new engine block

Fair to say a few David Browns needed new blocks when there engines feck up, at least with Fords you had options, where as DB you need the exact same engine or a new block ex UK, with a six week wait.....
Ironic that of local tractors, the only ones that have required replacement blocks were both David Browns....

 

[FonterraFarmer]

We have a 5000 that still has its original engine

Likewise 4000 with 15,000 hours , original block, engine never been apart

 

[FonterraFarmer]

7810 blowing it's oil filter off? We are entering uncharted waters now

If you believe that, then you will probably believe in the Tooth Fairy and Santa Claus too!!!

 

[Drillman]

you seem to forget i am a mechanic as well as a tractor driver

as such i have been called out on numerous occasions to sort out the aforementioned problem

and for what its worth....to fit the 401 engine into the 7810 required a different sump and oil pump

I wouldnt wish to own a 7810, having driven one, i can honestly say i would rather buy a zetor such was my experience of it

plus after being accustomed to the meagre fuel consuption from running browns, id never stand the fuel bill from running a ford, the 401 in particular was a thirsty lump

As I said before you obviously haven't driven or fixed a well maintained 6 cyl ford.
Drive a good one, you will be pleasantly surprised.
Yes I know good ones are hard to find but then good 1594's aren't exactly numerous nowadays are they!

 

[John 1594]

simple fact is i just dont like them, or any other ford, got bitten badly by a couple when i was younger, put me off them for life

 

[smcapstick]

simple fact is i just dont like them, or any other ford, got bitten badly by a couple when i was younger, put me off them for life

We'd never have guessed!

Moaning about them constantly will not make old Fords go away, much as moaning about stupid people will fail to remove them from society.

Frankie say RELAX.

 

[mb86]

 

[Jonny B88]

Has anyone any experience of the MF 2000/2005 series? Don't know much about them but I always liked the look of them.

 

[smcapstick]

Has anyone any experience of the MF 2000/2005 series? Don't know much about them but I always liked the look of them.

Big, heavy, slow and numb. I love them!

 

[Kevtherev]

Excellent perkins engines, gearboxes were a bit troublesome!!

 

[multi power]

they sound so good you dont need a radio

 

[Jonny B88]

Excellent perkins engines, gearboxes were a bit troublesome!!

In what way? Just weak or electrical problems. Ideal tractor for a hedge cutter I reckon with that big side door.

 

[smcapstick]

In what way? Just weak or electrical problems. Ideal tractor for a hedge cutter I reckon with that big side door.

They are stable enough and have a beefy linkage setup. Not much hydraulic flow, though, so a machine with independent controls would suit best. You'll have an awful lot of gear jamming to do, too. Used to have a PA93 on a 2645.

 

[Jonny B88]

They are stable enough and have a beefy linkage setup. Not much hydraulic flow, though, so a machine with independent controls would suit best. You'll have an awful lot of gear jamming to do, too. Used to have a PA93 on a 2645.

Maybe not then, I've had enough experience of gear jamming in a JD 3050 whilst cutting hedges!lol

 

[Hooby Farmer]

JB kanes had one for years big old dog of thing just for powerharrowing

 

[Jonny B88]

Aye I think I remember her sitting outside for ages now ye mention it, I take it that she's not around anymore?