MJB1 Posted August 12, 2007 Share Posted August 12, 2007 well i a smell of dissinfectant most of the time due to having to spray it all over the lorry when entering farms due to F & M but i still get some pics when i can , & found a farm that marky or sean would love to visit . but would end up crying or chaining them selves to the tractors with a petition for saviour 35 std model no hour meter 290 4592 hrs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJB1 Posted August 12, 2007 Author Share Posted August 12, 2007 a very well worked 298 , i've always liked these tractors , but in rather better condition than this though \ 298 6488 hrs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJB1 Posted August 12, 2007 Author Share Posted August 12, 2007 now for the ones that need a little tlc \ 185 6665 hrs , been here 3 years waiting for another engine to be fitted , the replacement engine has been sat next to it for 2 years \ 165 5345hrs , the front axle colapsed on this tractor , & was quickly bought in for repair, 3 years later the replacement axle is still on another tractor , Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJB1 Posted August 12, 2007 Author Share Posted August 12, 2007 now for an all time favourite , 590 , quite a late one as well it's on a W plate so its a 1980 model , french built , which may explain why it may need a bit of a rub down , farmer says that if a battery were to be put on it it'd start , last used a year ago 9672 hrs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dwain Posted August 12, 2007 Share Posted August 12, 2007 how could farmers let there tractors get in such a way its a bit sad realy :'( :'( :'( :'( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JC Posted August 12, 2007 Share Posted August 12, 2007 They certainly operate a "run em till they drop" policy around there! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewHolland2 Posted August 12, 2007 Share Posted August 12, 2007 Quite a variety of Massey's there mate......Sad to see them in that state though...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ihatepoundland Posted August 12, 2007 Share Posted August 12, 2007 That farmer is obviously a Ford lover Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tractorman810 Posted August 12, 2007 Share Posted August 12, 2007 nice typical cattle farm tractors aint they well used ,then i guess its the normal thing if it works well why change it eh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allis8550 Posted August 12, 2007 Share Posted August 12, 2007 People who treat tractors like that shouldn't be allowed to own one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tractorman810 Posted August 12, 2007 Share Posted August 12, 2007 People who treat tractors like that shouldn't be allowed to own one. you see a lot of tractors like that down this way mate, on small farms ect, mostly cattle farms, moneys not so good down here as they can't supliment with grain ect, so what they have has to last no matter what, the kit just gets worn out ,works till it drops if you see what i mean Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJB1 Posted August 12, 2007 Author Share Posted August 12, 2007 a few more close ups of the 590 , bit of a rub down & a lick of paint would do wonders for the old girl ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJB1 Posted August 12, 2007 Author Share Posted August 12, 2007 just make sure you don't slam the doors & maybe a bit of polish for the mudguards perhaps ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJB1 Posted August 12, 2007 Author Share Posted August 12, 2007 and of course because these tractors arn't fitted with a wheelslip monitor you can keep a check on it from the cab , or to be precise through the cab \ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tractorman810 Posted August 12, 2007 Share Posted August 12, 2007 nice touch that the fergy wheel monitoring hole aint it marcus :D :D what a shame to see a old girl like that just slowley rust away Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJB1 Posted August 12, 2007 Author Share Posted August 12, 2007 veiw of the cab nice touch that the fergy wheel monitoring hole aint it marcus :D :D what a shame to see a old girl like that just slowley rust away well with 9000+ hours mate she hasn't done badly . by the sound of things she's had a hard life & has never been out of the dung but as you can see all the bonnet pannels are in really good nick . i'll just remind some of you that , it's not just masseys i see like this , i just happened to have my cammera with me , i see some equally desparate fords & deere as well . unlike todays drivers who have state of the art everything , the tractors of this era were bought to be used & just a tool for the job , so it's not surpriseing many end up like this , but not all's lost , she'll be stripped for parts as the 290 is the same underneath & if that manages to keep going it all good . seeing as the grill was spread all over the flloor i decided to rescue the tipplie triangle badge from being trodden into the dirt from the cows , so when she's left to rust in peace i'll still have saved some of her , good of me wasnt it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tractorman810 Posted August 12, 2007 Share Posted August 12, 2007 veiw of the cab well with 9000+ hours mate she hasn't done badly . by the sound of things she's had a hard life & has never been out of the dung but as you can see all the bonnet pannels are in really good nick . i'll just remind some of you that , it's not just masseys i see like this , i just happened to have my cammera with me , i see some equally desparate fords & deere as well . unlike todays drivers who have state of the art everything , the tractors of this era were bought to be used & just a tool for the job , so it's not surpriseing many end up like this , but not all's lost , she'll be stripped for parts as the 290 is the same underneath & if that manages to keep going it all good very true mate,words well said, ,tractors were for the job in those days not for posing with all this high tech gear, washed once in a while and they still keep going even now, true basic machinary for the job, ya wont see any of these modern things arround in 30 or so years wil ya Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ihatepoundland Posted August 12, 2007 Share Posted August 12, 2007 I agree with that, it'd be more of a waste to use a newer machine to do the same job, it'd rust out before it wore out. Around here there still are a few small dairy farmers and you can tell them apart from the arable guys just from the yard, I don't think they have the time or money to make a huge difference to their machines Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SIMON. Posted August 12, 2007 Share Posted August 12, 2007 veiw of the cab well with 9000+ hours mate she hasn't done badly . by the sound of things she's had a hard life & has never been out of the dung but as you can see all the bonnet pannels are in really good nick . i'll just remind some of you that , it's not just masseys i see like this , i just happened to have my cammera with me , i see some equally desparate fords & deere as well . unlike todays drivers who have state of the art everything , the tractors of this era were bought to be used & just a tool for the job , so it's not surpriseing many end up like this , but not all's lost , she'll be stripped for parts as the 290 is the same underneath & if that manages to keep going it all good . seeing as the grill was spread all over the flloor i decided to rescue the tipplie triangle badge from being trodden into the dirt from the cows , so when she's left to rust in peace i'll still have saved some of her , good of me wasnt it So what your trying to say is your nothing more than a petty crook :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
britainswomble Posted August 12, 2007 Share Posted August 12, 2007 Someone needs to inform the R.S.P.C.T. and have them arrested for cruelty to tractors. Probably another one of those farmers who whinge about the cost of machinery replacements. Judging by the rest of the junk around the farm and the look of general neglect about all their machinery, I would imagine their animals weren't too well looked after either. :'( It's about time someone pointed out to them that had they looked after their machinery, they have a collection of tractors that should be appreciating in value as most of them are sought after classics. Instead they are s shameful collection of scrap that are worth only scrap value. Hardly even good enough for spares... ANIMALS..................Grrrrrrrr Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deerepower Posted August 12, 2007 Share Posted August 12, 2007 thought that condition was how all massey's came Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJB1 Posted August 13, 2007 Author Share Posted August 13, 2007 Someone needs to inform the R.S.P.C.T. and have them arrested for cruelty to tractors. Probably another one of those farmers who whinge about the cost of machinery replacements. Judging by the rest of the junk around the farm and the look of general neglect about all their machinery, I would imagine their animals weren't too well looked after either. :'( It's about time someone pointed out to them that had they looked after their machinery, they have a collection of tractors that should be appreciating in value as most of them are sought after classics. Instead they are s shameful collection of scrap that are worth only scrap value. Hardly even good enough for spares... ANIMALS..................Grrrrrrrr couldn't be more wrong i'm afraid mate , there's a 2yearold circular milking parlour& state of the art bulktanks that cost a fortune , , all the cows i saw were very content & well, the calf boxes were very clean with plenty of clean straw about , it's usually the four legs rather than the four wheels that get a a far better deal out of farmers like this . seeing as the grill was spread all over the flloor i decided to rescue the tipplie triangle badge from being trodden into the dirt from the cows , so when she's left to rust in peace i'll still have saved some of her , good of me wasnt it So what your trying to say is your nothing more than a petty crook :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiwi6920 Posted August 13, 2007 Share Posted August 13, 2007 thought that condition was how all massey's came Thats i bit below the belt i have to say, we shouldnt pick on the old girls with cancer..... even i shed a tear for them, no tractor deservies to rot away Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nashmach Posted August 13, 2007 Share Posted August 13, 2007 Look fairly rough alright but I have seen a lot worse believe me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Ferguson Posted August 15, 2007 Share Posted August 15, 2007 What a rollercoaster of emotions this post is Marcus... some good pics of some superb machines... sadly in a poor state of repair... breaks my heart to see them like that it really does... That in mind they have clocked up some good hours between them all... so I guess some of that "wear" can be justified... the 590 needs a home Marcus... can't you step in and offer him ?500 to take if off his hands Thanks for posting though mate - he's got a great taste in tractors if nothing else \ :'( :'( :'( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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