[AT] MF 1135

[Al Jones]

Now, you should know that I am not a big MF fan. So I should qualify that
right to start with.  I will say in MF's defense that their smaller,
135-size tractors, and the 200 series that replaced them in the 70's and
80's were solid and popular. Lots of 399's and 383's around too that seem
to do a resonably good job. But, as far as anything of that vintage above
80 HP, I would say without hesitation:



RUN AWAY!!!! RUN AWAAAAAAAAAAYYYY!!!!!



AS Charlie said, I haven't heard a lot good about the V8 Perkins.  For the
price they are asking, I would look for a 1066 IH.  I'd rather take my
chances with the torque amplifier than with the V8 and iffy MF big tractor
transmissions.  The IH engines are top-notch and cheaper to replace or work
on, and if the TA is bad, put a straight shaft in it and you will still
have 8 forward speeds.

My opinion.
Al

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> > Local dealer has a MF 1135, asking $8700 with 7900 hours.  Did these
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