Massey Ferguson 390 or case 4210

[Verney_R]

Looking to replace our yard scrape tractor, also drives ag dispenser with sand.

Two options

1991 massey 390

Case 4210


Opinions please!

 

[Pringles]

My choice would be the MF390, it will have a better gearbox and sturdier backend than the Nash but the Nash might be a better starter.
Go with whichever one is in the best nick.

 

[Verney_R]

My choice would be the MF390, it will have a better gearbox and sturdier backend than the Nash but the Nash might be a better starter.
Go with whichever one is in the best nick.

Case is probably tidier, also £2500 less to change than the Massey. But I am Massey through and through but the case is from a local dealer we get on very well with......

 

[Tomr10]

That massey from a dealer with a load of johndeers

 

[Pringles]

If the MF comes with the loader then that’s where the £2500 difference is.

The MF will only have one cab fan just above the dash, the “standard” cab had a second fan up in the roof lining which definitely helped keeping the windows clear, but even one cab fan will be a million times better than the effort behind the seat in the Case!!!

 

[Verney_R]

If the MF comes with the loader then that’s where the £2500 difference is.

The MF will only have one cab fan just above the dash, the “standard” cab had a second fan up in the roof lining which definitely helped keeping the windows clear, but even one cab fan will be a million times better than the effort behind the seat in the Case!!!

That’s without the loader, been and seen both, both drive nice, Massey probably a better tractor but just more money

 

[Tomr10]

Have you been to that dealer. I have they dont keep any crap around if it's there it will be half about.

I would go mf

 

[Tomr10]

Much difference in hours or history

 

[Verney_R]

Have you been to that dealer. I have they dont keep any crap around if it's there it will be half about.

I would go mf

Yeah been there today. Yep and I noticed that! Says a lot! Both around 6 k hours, Massey 1 owner and arable farm from new, case couple owners and last one was an old hobbiest, hence being very tidy and the stickers ha

 

[msheep66]

Massey will always be worth more if you want to sell later on.

 

[Werzle]

I was going to say massey until i saw the pics, hell she looks a right old bus.

 

[Benr]

At least if you buy the Case you will have one decent red tractor on the farm!

 

[Verney_R]

At least if you buy the Case you will have one decent red tractor on the farm!

Lol

 

[v8willy]

I'd be a Case man but I'd likely go with the MF tho would have prefered the better cab.

Is the Case a shuttle box?, bit of a pain for that job if not.

 

[Verney_R]

I'd be a Case man but I'd likely go with the MF tho would have prefered the better cab.

Is the Case a shuttle box?, bit of a pain for that job if not.

Case is 8 speed non shuttle which is a pain. Massey is 8 speed with shuttle too.

 

[jd6820]

Easy decision, MF 390 all the way. Simple hydraulics and gearbox, loads of mechanics can fix them, best of all a good resale value and desirability.

 

[Horn&corn]

Owned a case 4230 and mf 590. 590 miles better. The shuttle will be brilliant compared to the clunky gearbox on the case which is terrible for getting and holding a gear. Mf MUCH better starter in cold weather. Case eat starter motor and clutches.

 

[v8willy]

Case is 8 speed non shuttle which is a pain. Massey is 8 speed with shuttle too.

Massey all the way then, have to change 2 levers to get a decent match of forward/reverse speeds.

Also if you have a yard full of MF you will have the same oils & filters to do all.

 

[Two Tone]

Case is 8 speed non shuttle which is a pain. Massey is 8 speed with shuttle too.

No brainier then. Has to be the Massey.

 

[bill and bens dad]

if you buy the MF,do you want to sell the wheel weights?