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ridgelane 08-11-2012 17:30:09 208.38.36.24 Report to Moderator	I have no experience with Massey tractors whatsoever but am looking at a 2745. Can anyone give me any info on this tractor, how well does it stand up, how fuel efficient, etc. Thanks for educating me.. [Reply]   [No Email]
BenAlbert 08-12-2012 09:19:54 216.196.72.18 Report to Moderator	Re: Masssey 2745 in reply to ridgelane, 08-11-2012 17:30:09   Make sure you run it before you buy it. If it has the 24 speed make sure it works right. The shifts are normally a bit harsh, but it should engage well and not feel like any thing is dragging. If it is still running well at this age there is a good possibility that the trans had been fixed/updated. Just remember to pay for a disposable tractor. I have a 2805 that I use around here. For what I paid for it, I can go buy another one if it takes a dump on me. I have some suspicions about some of the trans failures. A friend that worked for a dealer told me that one day they ran a 2805 up to 450 hp on the dyno, that was the limit of the dyno, and I suspect would do in the tranny pretty quick. [Reply]  [No Email]
MF rules 08-11-2012 21:41:27 74.122.1.80 Report to Moderator	Re: Masssey 2745 in reply to ridgelane, 08-11-2012 17:30:09   Hello! The 2000 series MF tractors were not one of Masseys better designs! The engine in the 2745 was a 540 cu.in.V8 just like the MF 1155 built prior. Engines were fantastic! Does this tractor your looking at have the forbidden 24 speed tranny in it!? If it does I would run, not walk the other way! If it has the 8 speed tranny then its worth taking another look at! We've had both a MF 2775 and 5 MF 1155's(currently own 3)and hands down our MF 1155's have performed flawlessly through the years with minimal down time! We put 10,000hrs on one of them without touching the engine! I would rather see you buying a good 1155 before the 2000 series! The 2000 series is what put a bad taste in farmers mouths for massey and almost bankrupt Massey Ferguson Corporation! Good luck Luke [Reply]  [No Email]