Tractor recovery?

[Grandad Pig]

Just had a long phone call with a young man at the RAC. I was inquiring about recovery for my MF65. Just thinking if out for a little run around local lanes, puncture or mechanical failur that I may not have tools or spares to sort out, how would I get the tractor home? Missus will not tow it with her Golf.

Quoted £95 for roadside repair or recovery to home address. The chap went off to check and seemed happy that it was “smaller then a Transit”. I think this is not too dear for peace of mind but wondered what others think. Any experience of tractors and the RAC?

Thanks guys.

 

[SuperTwo]

I wouldn't be worrying about it if it were me, there's not much on a 65 that can't be fixed with a few basic tools.

 

[Grandad Pig]

Ah, I am sure you are correct, but having no back up. Puncture is unlikely but I would be buggered if I got one,

Many years ago had a LWB series 2a Landy, went on holiday with it, 2 dogs, 3 kids and the missus. Took most of my tools in two Snap-On chests, assorted spares, and the bloody layshaft snapped on Dartmoor and flew out of the gearbox case. All the tools in the world wouldn’t have helped, although I did wonder if the extra weight of two tool chests increased the risk of snapping the shaft

 

[SuperTwo]

Ah, I am sure you are correct, but having no back up. Puncture is unlikely but I would be buggered if I got one,

Many years ago had a LWB series 2a Landy, went on holiday with it, 2 dogs, 3 kids and the missus. Took most of my tools in two Snap-On chests, assorted spares, and the bloody layshaft snapped on Dartmoor and flew out of the gearbox case. All the tools in the world wouldn’t have helped, although I did wonder if the extra weight of two tool chests increased the risk of snapping the shaft

A puncture is the most likely thing to go wrong. I had a front tyre blow up on me drawing slurry a few years back. A quick call to the local mobile tyre man and I was sorted within an hour and it cost a lot less than £95.

 

[cosmiccrofter]

Old tractors, unlike old cars NEVER break down. You are thinking and treating your tractor like a car. Don't. They are completely different animals so don't waste your money. You will get the same answer to your question you posted on the FOFH forum.

Now if it was an old Fordie, then you should worry.

 

[Grandad Pig]

Old tractors, unlike old cars NEVER break down. You are thinking and treating your tractor like a car. Don't. They are completely different animals so don't waste your money. You will get the same answer to your question you posted on the FOFH forum.

Now if it was an old Fordie, then you should worry.

You have a very good point. She runs and sounds as sweet as a nut. Been a long day, maybe I am over worrying all this.

 

[cosmiccrofter]

I've driven 65's since 1965. The only problem I've ever encountered was a MP problem. Even then it still worked. Don't overimagine problems. AND save your monney.

 

[bill and bens dad]

if your going on a tractor road run,you will find that other participants will help you out be it fuel problems or even a puncture,i have helped people myself,so please dont be afraid,enjoy your piece of mf heritage ,i do !!

 

[Grandad Pig]

Oh, alright. I’ll stop th8nking up problems.


Bet I get a puncture now

 

[bill and bens dad]

well what are your tyres like? a good make?

 

[biggles]

Only problems ive had have been through poor maintenance, fan belt shreaded, radiator hose failed, fuel problems etc, comes from running old kit but all could have been avoided if it wasn't for the "it'll be alright attitude to spending"

 

[Grandad Pig]

Fronts are about 90% but have a lot of sunlight cracks, the rears are brand new, forget the make, but think they were cheapies, not Goodyears. Punctures on road runs not likely really.

She is in good condition and all routine maintenance is done, grease points, oil, antifreeze, new hoses and fanbelt etc. She is a hobby after all, and more fun than watching the One Show on telly, so well tinkered with and pampered.

Got a weepy rope seal and R/H brake not goodbut apart from that, all good.

 

[bill and bens dad]

looks a very nice tractor,mk 2 i presume,a very underrated tractor in the massey stable imo

 

[renewablejohn]

Dont worry if PC Plod has nothing better to do then they will recover it for you. Had a puncture on the MB Trac but due to odd size tyre not available until following day. Pulled tractor and loaded forwarding trailer onto verge thinking it would be safe. Came back early next morning it had gone. Panic set in so phoned PC Plod reported as stolen only to find they had decided to uplift the lot and if you pay 350 quid you can have it back. Not impressed,

 

[Grandad Pig]

Isn’t that what we used to call theft?

Bill and Bens Dad, yes, a Mk2 with the 4.203 Perkins. My favourite engine Lots of torque for an oldie

 

[bill and bens dad]

perkins ad4.203 a great starter too

 

[powerontheland]

Ah, I am sure you are correct, but having no back up. Puncture is unlikely but I would be buggered if I got one,

Many years ago had a LWB series 2a Landy, went on holiday with it, 2 dogs, 3 kids and the missus. Took most of my tools in two Snap-On chests, assorted spares, and the bloody layshaft snapped on Dartmoor and flew out of the gearbox case. All the tools in the world wouldn’t have helped, although I did wonder if the extra weight of two tool chests increased the risk of snapping the shaft

That’s what Akehurst/Universal Tyres is for. You would be going again in less than 2 hours usually.