Mike'sHorseBarn 2,998 #1 Posted September 15 I couldn't say no to this one. A gemtleman asked me at a show last week if I wanted a yellow massey ferguson and I knew immediately what he was talking about. So I dropped by today and made a deal! Came with a 3pt hitch and attachments! I have no idea how the 3pt hitch goes together so I'll have to figure that out. This one is definitely gonna get restored though! It's sat for a looooong time however, bit the engine is free. And to get in a horse, I took the c-161 along to drag it on the trailer lol 7 7 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Keaton 435 #2 Posted September 15 so ive never been into Massey's or I have now yet. I know of a few models, so this is a Kohler that was converted to diesel, that looks like a spark plug or is it. and how did Kohler get so high compression in one of those or am I miss understanding something. I probably sound like a idiot but just sounds neat. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike'sHorseBarn 2,998 #3 Posted September 15 Not a diesel, just a sticker added by a previous owner for fun. Just a plain jane 7hp kohler. 4 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oliver2-44 9,745 #4 Posted September 15 Congratulations Finding a Massey Executive with a right side belt guard is like hitting one out of the park. Finding one with a factory 3 point hitch and Massey Implements is A Grand Slam. ................Go buy a Loto ticket! Here's some files to get you started. Massey-Ferguson-LG-Serials.ods 18453-MF8E owners manual.pdf Here's mine, still waiting restoration It has the seat frame for the deluxe seat. it also had one size larger front rims, but one of mine was totally rusted out. Mine has a home built 3 point The PO stuck a Tecumseh in it, but I have the original Kohler engine. Does your have the "Parking Brake" shown in this picture? Mine doesn't 2 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike'sHorseBarn 2,998 #5 Posted September 15 Thanks so much for all that! Mine does not have the parking brake either. Was that standard or an option? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 55,220 #6 Posted September 15 Looks a lot like a Porter Cable of the same era. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oliver2-44 9,745 #7 Posted September 15 7 hours ago, Mike'sHorseBarn said: Was that standard or an option? I haven't figured that out ???? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sjoemie himself 3,068 #8 Posted September 15 19 hours ago, Mike'sHorseBarn said: That is a cool little machine! Never seen on like it and I'm looking forward to the restoration. I also like the diamond tread rear tires. Do you know what size and make they are? Might be interesting tires for an idea I have floating around in my head. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,851 #9 Posted September 16 5 hours ago, sjoemie himself said: That is a cool little machine! Never seen on like it and I'm looking forward to the restoration. I also like the diamond tread rear tires. Do you know what size and make they are? Might be interesting tires for an idea I have floating around in my head. They are 6-12 tires and very hard to find in good condition 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Achto 27,571 #10 Posted September 16 (edited) 13 hours ago, 953 nut said: Looks a lot like a Porter Cable of the same era. Massey Ferguson, Lawn Master, Moto Mower & that area of Porter Cable were made by Dura Corp. Edited September 16 by Achto 2 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike'sHorseBarn 2,998 #11 Posted September 16 (edited) 11 hours ago, Pullstart said: They are 6-12 tires and very hard to find in good condition There's a moto mower for sale near me with good tires that I'm trying to buy for parts and it has good tires like that! Edited September 16 by Mike'sHorseBarn 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,481 #12 Posted September 16 Excellent find! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 48,815 #13 Posted September 16 On 9/14/2024 at 8:11 PM, Mike'sHorseBarn said: This one is definitely gonna get restored though! Might I be so bold as to suggest a mechanical only resto? No matter what nice find Mike! Bet Massey Jason would like that one @Achto. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike'sHorseBarn 2,998 #14 Posted September 16 5 minutes ago, WHX?? said: Might I be so bold as to suggest a mechanical only resto? You could be lol The more I look at it the more I may do that. The 3 point hitch will be painted at least though. It was laying on the dirt floor of the shed so it's just about all rust at this point. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sjoemie himself 3,068 #15 Posted September 17 On 9/16/2024 at 3:37 AM, Pullstart said: They are 6-12 tires and very hard to find in good condition Thanks! Not that hard to find but definetely hard on the bank account 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
