Mf 550

[REStracTORATION]

Buy a 135
Nice and simple, useful and a pleasure to use

I agree there 135 are a beauty get and early red centred multi power smart little bus them i had one but sold it kick my self for it

 

[spin cycle]

Only looking £4000-£5000 budget max
And aslong as i dont loose money id be happy!

lovely ih 574 in lincs on ebay the other day for 3.5k......mf575 5k.....or look for a genuine dispersal

 

[REStracTORATION]

Actually my father in law has a ih 475
Thats with the perkinks engine he wants to sell same engine as mf 165 quite rare ish in this form
Power steering ipto wet brakes left hand side shift box if your interested

 

[Rs chunk]

Erm they vary
A multi power with low hours and really good condition 7kish ive seen them at
But average off farm condition £3500-5 ish depending

Rough as a badgers arse 1500 2500

These figures aint exact just what ive seen

A restored one well that would be telling now wouldnt it haha

The mp ones are the ones to have imo
The one we have is a mp 2600hrs but cab is the bad point

How do you prefer the mp ones? I have one of each and prefer the 8 speed but the multi power does have the twin pumps that makes for using spools a lot easier.

 

[multi power]

How do you prefer the mp ones? I have one of each and prefer the 8 speed but the multi power does have the twin pumps that makes for using spools a lot easier.

MP is faster, and no clutching to change down a gear going uphill

 

[REStracTORATION]

How do you prefer the mp ones? I have one of each and prefer the 8 speed but the multi power does have the twin pumps that makes for using spools a lot easier.

I nust like the mp version because people dont the low side of mp was a joke and should never ever of been like that but it makes them easier to sell now as they are sought after in the the right form.
The worst thing is oil leaks and worn shafts

 

[Rs chunk]

Any idea what this worth going to sell later this year cab has been off and blasted new interior loader now fitted not concourse but high standard it's a mp and 2 door

 

[REStracTORATION]

Sort off 7-8k i would leave the loader off and say you have 1 for it...

 

[multi power]

Agree, loader won't add any value

 

[Benn]

What would this 690 be worth gearbox and brakes need sorting along with steering!
Been on are farm since new cab starting rust off at bottom bit

 

[multi power]

What would this 690 be worth gearbox and brakes need sorting along with steering!
Been on are farm since new cab starting rust off at bottom bit View attachment 533726

What do you mean gearbox needs sorting? I don't know anyone who has ever been inside one of those boxes
Brakes no problem
I'd say 3k ish

 

[Benn]

I dont know exactly i dont drive it but i know all sudden going down hill it can start to run away with it self?
I thought around £3000 what are they when working right and new paint job /interior up round £7000 again?

 

[multi power]

I dont know exactly i dont drive it but i know all sudden going down hill it can start to run away with it self?
I thought around £3000 what are they when working right and new paint job /interior up round £7000 again?

Is it MP? Or 12 syncro?

 

[Benn]

Pretty sure mp

 

[multi power]

Pretty sure mp

You can spend a fair bit then
Might just need a pump, but if it has been slipping a while MP pack probably fudged
Far better with a 12 syncro

 

[msheep66]

Cheers
Just been thinking what smallish tractor i can invest a bit money in and restore over time.
Any suggestions ,any particular models out there?

I reckon an MF 250 is a better tractor than a 550 as it has much better brakes. You can get a decent one for 5 grand.

 

[Rs chunk]

I reckon an MF 250 is a better tractor than a 550 as it has much better brakes. You can get a decent one for 5 grand.

A know what your saying but to be fair both my 550 have cracking brakes but in board breaks are better. I always think the dashboard and that rubber bit lets the 250 down as often the rubber cab be missing or in bits 550 has fully enclosed cab but worse for rot than 250

 

[msheep66]

I have an MF 230 and a 250 and the difference in the brakes on the 250 is massive even though there is plenty of meat on the drum brakes on the 230.