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MF Poor 11-08-2009 01:53:02 98.19.17.122 108622 Report to Moderator	Here"s what they look like. This is a 1971 model, but otherwise the same. [Reply]   [No Email]
MF Poor 11-08-2009 03:56:50 72.4.0.230 108623 Report to Moderator	Re: massey ferguson in reply to MF Poor, 11-08-2009 01:53:02   The 150 was a US market only model. They sold really good in certain areas. There seems to ba a lot of them in the Kentucky/Tennessee area. Most parts interchange with the 135, front end parts however are peculiar to the 150. The front end is SIMULAR to the 165, but slightly different. With MF's system of serial #'s being common to all 100 series, no way of knowing specifically how many were built. Back in the day, the 150 diesel was the most fuel efficient tractor tested at Univ. of Nebraska.   [Reply]   [No Email]
klinder 11-08-2009 07:49:40 68.223.110.222 108628 Report to Moderator	Re: massey ferguson in reply to MF Poor, 11-08-2009 03:56:50   That is a nice picture of this tractor. thanks for the info. I have one, and know i know what i need to do to get it up to looking close to what this one is. kl   [Reply]   [No Email]
MF Poor 11-09-2009 05:19:26 72.4.0.230 108667 Report to Moderator	Re: massey ferguson in reply to klinder, 11-08-2009 07:49:40   On "value"; Masseys are very popular around here. We have a couple very good, long time dealers. So they sell good. 135 diesels's typically sell for $3200 to $3500 for an average runner, $4000 on up to $5500 for prime examples. With a gasser, you can generally knock off $400 to $500. 150's usually sell for $500 to $1000 higher than a 135 in same condition. I've owned both (135 and 150) from my experience, a 150 will work circles around a 135 in most all instances. Better balance (weight) because of the longer wheelbase helps with heavy loads on the rear. More fuel capacity, better (larger) cooling system, and the length means you can set the track width a little wider and still have excellent handling characteristics. The added weight and ensuing better balance is the reasoning behind higher fuel efficiency ratings in Nebraska test results. Some of the early 150's were available with 6-speed trannies (3X2) or the optional 6-speed w/MultiPower. Later models came with 8-speed or 6-speed w/MultiPower. The 8-speed is my personal choice as the best tranny. Good spread of ratios, and the added dependability of NO MultiPower...A balky MultiPower will knock down the value considerably. 150's were available as a rowcrop (w/wide front OR NF) They tend to be worth SLIGHTLY less overall, but their relative rarity CAN add value to the right buyer. The heavier front axle and steering bolster of the 150 lend themselves better to loader use than the swept axle of the 135. I'm sort of partial, but IMHO, the 150 is the best all around light utility tractor ever built.   [Reply]   [No Email]
135 Fan 11-08-2009 13:47:29 68.149.56.30 108646 Report to Moderator	Re: massey ferguson in reply to klinder, 11-08-2009 07:49:40   Money!LoL That's what most of need too, to restore are tractors to like new condition. Dave   [Reply]   [No Email]
MF Poor 11-08-2009 08:09:34 72.4.0.230 108631 Report to Moderator	Re: massey ferguson in reply to klinder, 11-08-2009 07:49:40   Let me know if you want/need any pictures of specific items on the tractor. This one has been with me since new. It's been repainted and a few things replaced, but I've gone to extremes to keep it looking like original. I've got all sorts of original sales literature also. They show the few subtle changes over the years of production. (ie front wheels solid red from late '73 on. The battery side shields were solid red from '72 on. ect.) The only things that don't appear as original are the muffler (I have an OEM type but have to cut this one short to clear a low barn door) and the rear tires. No "long bar/short bar" tread originally)   [Reply]   [No Email]