[AT] MF 1135

[Dan Folske]

We h.ad an 1130, then an 1155, then an 1800 4wd. The biggest complaint with 
the 1130 and the 1155 was that they weren't very easy to shift. No problem 
in the field but with a dozer on the front the shifting could be a bit of a 
pain. Both were very economical and never had any major problems with either 
one. The V-8 in the 1155 has a bad rep but I honestly think the problem is 
just that they are more expensive to repair when they do go down. The ones I 
have seen around didn't go down any more often than the Cases, JD's or IH's 
of the era and size.

The 1800 had a 3160 Cat. Never had any engine problems with that one either. 
We had trouble keeping the clutch and bushings on the driveshaft between the 
engine and tranny in it until we changes the shaft. It apparently had a 
slight bend in it.

The 1800 was our last Massey. We swithced to mostly IH about that time due 
to dealer service which is what really makes the difference about what color 
predominates in an area

Dan Folske
Bowbells, ND