Some readers of classic tractor may have read about this but for those that dont read it, here is some information. A group of students on the land based technology course at lackham recently stripped down and refurbished a Massey Ferguson 165 over a 24hr period. The tractor was donated by the family of the late flight lieutenant Neil Cox. The project was sponsered by AGCO, who also donated all parts needed for the rebuild. All sponsor money raised is being donated to the Royal Air Force Benevolent Fund, along with the money raised by the sale of the tractor (20th of October at Cheffins vintage sale if anyone is interested)
Now for some pictures
All stripped down
Work begins
Room of parts
Busy busy busy
When my uncle was driving a T7030 he said it was worse with the engine revving. If he heard someone he had to ease of the throttle to see if they were talking to him.
I would agree with Tris and go for a midland. We have 3 and have no trouble with them. Although with some newer tractors, there have been a few problems with the picking up of people talking. I know with the NH T7000 series this was a awkward problem to get around, something to do with other electrical signals being given off by the tractor computer, so watch out.
Ah, thanks for mentioning that Niels, I knew I had seen it somewhere. It is quite an imposing machine up close. I will see if I have any photos for you Joe.
Finished sheeting down the college clamp this morning after finishing at about 9:00pm last night. I will post some photos in the next few days butbthe fleet was
MF 6465 mowing with Claas mower
NH 7840 tedding with a Lely tedder
NH 8160 Raking with a Claas liner rake
Claas jaguar 850
Valtra, MF 6490, Fendt 716, Fastrac and Claas Arion 610 on trailers
JCB on the clamp, along with a Case MXM190 rolling
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