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Awhile back my WH buddy (groundhog) calls and sez would I like to have a Massey Ferguson 1650 GT -- so I sez---- huh? I didnt even know Massey made a small tractor! So I go and look at it and it was rough, been sitting out for years! (you know, like a lot of our horses come to us!) BUT!! a 2000rpm 42" tiller was in the deal and it looked better than the tractor so that clinched the deal at $150. The MF 1650 is fairly close in size the the WH D's, though somewhat more 'beefier' --- Kohler K341, Eaton hydro with hi & lo range, 3 point hitch, and a 48" deck (that turned out to be beyond repair) So I haul him home - mostly to get the tiller! But I get to tinkering with it and find its not as bad as I thought, virtually undisturbed as far as jake leg mechanics. Engine first getting fuel to it and it started right up and ran GOOD, so scrounged up tires to ck the hydro/gears/steering, etc -- well, again everything worked beautifully. By this time I am getting pretty impressed with thing and started doing a good thorough clean up. Has Ross steering (just like the WH) and it needed rebuilt and all linkage freed up -- and toe-in set!, had horrible toe-out which made steering a bear. I scrounged up another deck and got it rebuilt, and all the tiller needed was the 2 oil seal on the gear box and it worked great. Anyhow after bout 3 months with lots of elbow grease, the dern thing is SWEET! Ive really taken a liking to it. Course as we already know, the Kohler K341 is a hoss and this one was/is in excellent condition, as is all the running gear. Have since found out MF had a 1655 and a 1855 with Onans that is even more 'beefier' than this 1650 - Ive been kinda looking for one of them.....

Picked this original 867 up locally. Runs and drive great

It’s been a slow process but I finally have all the parts and pieces welded, painted, and cured. This weekend I hope to assemble everything including the pump and begin figuring out all of my hydraulic connections. Once I get everything put back together and pinned on the tractor I’ll post a few more pics.

Stumbled across this video earlier...Beautiful collection...hope y'all enjoy it as much as I did

Spring cleaning the stables... netted me a couple beauty shots today.

Backing up my new truck today...looked in the camera and saw this!!

just replaced the fuel pump on the k 301, it was old and starting to leak, debated rebuilding or replacing, went with the newer plastic type from eBay. after a simple swap , and a quick start up, the first thing I noticed was the solid /smooth idle, apparently the pump was loosing its push and giving me that erratic idle. the fuel adjustments are also immediate , so a quick swap solved two problems , glad I did it . pete

Well we have spark and she turns over. Throwing some fuel to her tomorrow. Hope for the best.

Hey guys ! I want to introduce to you the first garden tractor I drove when I was a kid.... My dad was an official french wheel-horse dealer. I brought it home and I'll do an overhaul, put a kholer 10hp on it, new paint and I'm looking for stock rear wheels....

Nice! I love the Manke’s dealer decal on it . You should load it up and go show Harley Manke he will probably remember who he sold it to when it was new!!

Now Tom you are just trying to git my goat.....sides your whole family ain't got enough fingers & toes to count all the tractors you got! Is a nice score and dibs if it doesn't grow on ya. I could spot that classic two spoke from a mile away.! Dash like that @Vinylguy could put you out of business. Please tell us you took the cigar lighter out for safe keeping? Would look nice parked next to a 857! Yes he is and doing a damned fine job of it and yes they are Jeff ... They are just a few blocks down the street from Tom's place and I stopped in ther once when visiting. Nice folks and had some nice gently used 520's but definitely dealers prices. Even the rusted stuff outside was a little high.

Got a face only a mother could love.

Great tip Garry @gwest_ca! If using a battery I would caution you that a dead short like that could cause the battery to explode so it is best to cover it with an old wool coat and weight down a plastic container over that. Eye, face and hand protection should also be used.

Come on everyone!! I know you all have stuff to sell. Post it here ...

I love the patina on those Craig.

Is a csmera... like a rear view mirror on steroids?

Always nice to see a in the rear view!

All done except for the hydraulics. I will tackle them over the weekend.

VERY nice original tractor.I guess tractors that haven't been all butchered up are still out there.Have fun with your new toy.

Great looking tractor!!

Run it until you kill it... like you do them Techys.

I would not use WD-40 as a flush, the diesal fuel will do the same job for a lot less money. Hypoid gear oil is made for posi traction rear ends which produce more heat than most. It won't harm a transaxle, but it is overkill. Regular gear oil is fine and cost less.

Well a little more done. Finally moved her inside so I could work out of the rain. Got my new tail lights mounted, ignition switch in and wiring figured out. All temporarily wired up to get it working correctly. When it is right I will make a complete wiring harness. Fuel tank in, solenoid in. Next up is to run the fuel line, filter, and get the right length belt...... baby steps before leaps and bounds 👍

Only pic I have of Shynon ....

Almost forgot to thank our host. Property, buildings and displays he has are awesome and you cannot have a better setting for an event like this. Weather was a bit cool and damp in the AM but turned beautiful in the PM.

it's finally ago, finished some major house work over the last few months, the rental property is rented and now I can get back to the fun stuff... awhile ago I picked up this pair, I posted before, I have decided after seeing others on here the 701 is getting a patina restoration. this is new to me, normally I tear down and paint. what are some tips, red scotch pad and Johnsons paste wax, or clear coat? I am going to keep this as the running thread for the pair.

Not sure how I missed this build thread but looks like quality work to me.

We needed a new rider for my church and after researching the options out there we bought the Toro TimeCutter 50" with a Kohler V Twin engine. Due to tight confines of headstones and trees in the cemetery and other areas we couldn't use a bigger mower. The biggest selling feature for me is the steering system with a steering wheel rather then swing arms. We have several steep slopes and the steering wheel has a more natural feel for the operator and if things go bad a swing arm setup could aggravate the situation but the steering wheel operation seems comfortable. We mow about six acres and what took a day or more with the 48" JD rider is less than a day now. Both drive wheels are powered and stop with hydraulics rather than a differential so it is much safer on damp areas and steep grades too.

I have one. I just haven’t tackled it yet. I’m not exactly sure how to get the parking brake lever off. I tried to get the roll pin out of there before with a small punch and I was hitting it so hard I was afraid I was going to break it and the shaft that it’s on.

Just need a foot control now... to replace your column mounted motion lever. Allows you to keep a hand on your bucket control at all times.

What a machine! Maintain it and continue the legacy. It will last longer than most of us. That's what many of these machines are all about.

'69 Charger.

Agreed Pete, no PO cobblements on that one. The sheet metal is immaculate and the front end is perfect. A horse like that might tell out how things actually were when they left the factory. Tell you what Tom you bring that one to Portage for us to drool on and I won't forget your motor! Any thoughts on preserving it? Any clue how many PO's it might have went thru?

Steve it looked like it was a great show for you and others. Nice line up of tractors. Some you do not see much of any more.

I have a few projects in front of this but when I get to it I will sort through what I have and post pictures. I did discover a manual stuck in with the canvas. It states this cab is for C Series Tractors. Not sure how it will fit my 416-H. I'm still learning. Yep on the extensions. I can fabricate them myself. Yep also on the upholstery shop. BIGMIKE

Bob but that was kinda a stupid question .. I have nothing but . Not that I don't hold a grudge against a guy that may have a JD in his herd , or a nice Speedex or Panzer.....to each his own . My horses do everthing from mowing to tilling to plowing to sno blowing and every thing in between. Most of my herd are later to early sixties and I work the snot out of all them, even the ones that are "supposed" to be trailer queens and even the ones with marginal hubs/axles, Why you might ask? Because I enjoy wrencking on them almost as much as seat time. With the help of my bros on RS here even 60 year old parts are no longer made of unobtainium. That was a good typo .... wrencking ...sounds like I am wrecking as much as wrenching Sometimes not far from the truth!

@Majonas to I do believe the hood, frame, dash and trans-axle started life as a Wheel Horse...The rest of it has been (very) customized!

On the GT-14 the tow valve is a "T" handle at the top, if the packing nut under it is backed off a turn or so it may turn easier.

Its a Brinly bb-367 lift boom NICE SCORE!

Mixing Oil Brands, You're real rebel Sparky!

Same here Ritchie, I live on a big sand hill and grass was impossible to grow without hauling in tons of topsoil and even then. Turfs & deck rollers would even dig what little grass I had up. Got real old always dragging sand in the house. Installed a DIY underground sprinkler system and now I can get grass to grow in the cat box if needed! I do have an almost unlimited water source tho.

Nice thinking outside the box on the mount ...Can't just flip it around? Wasn't sure if I liked those rears at first Richie but starting to grow on me! I guess I'm just stuck in an AG tire mindset.

All this work to get this fan on here and it was pointed out to me I have the wrong direction fan. Thanks @wallfish. I was looking at it spinning from the wrong way. Back to the drawing board

Nice! That looks like it will move a ton of air. Better than the original!

Not a filter Richard ... that's the makings of the cup holder!

Looks great

I like the looks of that with just a motor, steering wheel, seat and a Rat Fink Shifter!

What's a tractor without a few dents!

@953 nutIs that just a polite way of say'n I'm full of --it?

@WHX17 I bought new razors. I’ll shave the nubbies off the tires. Had road rash before so the “pull the sled down the road” thing is out of the question. In the words of Boy George, “ Do you really want to hurt me?” Shoot, all the paint might blow off it on the way up.