Welcome to the Froghair Farm, glad you're here. I am into old machinery, especially Massey Ferguson tractors along with Caterpillar and John Deere crawlers. The videos you'll find here will range from machine-specific, to projects, to looking after my native priairie stands among other interests.
It's called the Froghair Farm as it is about as much of a farm as a frog has hair.
I would say that it depends on the size of logs you want to drag! If you are skidding them, it won;'t take a very large log, if you are pulling firewood in a trailer, it would haul a decent amount, but be mindful these don't weigh much and the barkes need to be in good working order. If you are buying one for that purpose, I'd take a hard look at a 9 or 2N Ford, cheaper, heavier and twice the HP.
You will be able to adjust the steering some; I’ve had some where the square head barely protrudes from the clamp. After it’s been driven awhile, you likely will have to back the adjustment off, as the frictions/disks will clean themselves.
I agree it isn’t fully correct and works against itself. However, when I set the valve to work perfectly in one direction it will not run at all in the other direction. It almost appears that the valve itself is too short
Great videos, excellent tractor, reminds me of the ones that my dad had around the farm. Curious to know if you fill the 2605H with the #2 red-dyed (cheaper) or regular vehicle diesel?
Thanks! I appreciate the compliment. It is a great tractor and I use off-road Diesel (red), fortunately I have a station that sells small quanities. I have used both though and the only difference is taxes.
It sounds like you were in high range, those hydros are fine loder work but definitely gesr transmission if you wa t heavy work. That is the same weight as a 9N they work that all day long. Ag tires and 8×8 trans i bet it wouldve been great.
Hmm, maybe we have different definitions (or tractors). In this case, when you push the clutch part way down, the tractor stops and PTO runs, push it all the way down, both stop.
@froghairfarm the 2605H should have a standard split torque clutch. The PTO is not influenced by operating the clutch pedal. It is it's own separate power system utilizing a hydraulic clutch pack to engage and disengage the PTO independently of the transmission by way of a lever under the left side of the seat. You can engage and disengage it any time you want regardless of clutch position. The 2604H has an option for the old school 8x2 trans that utilizes the 2 stage clutch like you're describing but if you have the 8x8 synchro shuttle it's got a normal single stage clutch and the PTO is operated independently of the transmission or clutch. I prefer the two stage clutch myself. I'm known to find trees stumps when bush hogging and it is nice to be able to shove the clutch pedal all the way down and kill power to the PTO.
@@justkeepingitreal7768 🤷🏻♂️ you are probably right, all I know is that when I push the clutch part way the tractor stops, pto runs, all the way down all stops just like my 35 deluxe.
@@froghairfarm that is odd because the 2605H 2606H and 2607H with the 8x8 trans doesn't have a two stage in it. I love mowing with the little 135 because of the clutch. I honestly sold my 2606H because the 135 two stage just works better for me and my mowing.
I had mine put on before delivery by the dealer and I know they can be added at any time. It seems I looked around for a kit other than the dealer but did not find one.
For sure - I didn’t want to bring the tractor and plow in for that but now I remember I have a one bottom that would be just right for the little tractors I have here - or…. Find a Ferguson 2 bottom 🤭 hmmmmm
Try some sweet clover I want to try some lentils for a covercrop rye is ok if you dont get it to ripe it can self pollinate and raise hell for years in a dryer climate.
We use winter rye in our garden. I let it get between 2 and 3 ft tall, then either roll it or cut it and then plow and disc. Stuff is amazing. There is noticeably less weeding since we started that and soil is full of earthworms.
I had planned on getting to it at about 2ft high, but.... I'd agree that weeds are suppressed. Buckwheat had a similar effect, but you get a lot of volunteer buckwheat!
@@froghairfarm Good to know! I've never tried buckwheat. Also I really enjoy your tractor videos. I collect vintage garden tractors mostly since I only have a small plot of land but recently picked up a Massey Harris and a Ferguson Pony for restoration projects. Growing up we did market gardening and between using a 101jr, Super M and 9n I caught the old tractor bug LOL.
@jeremydavis2595 - at one point years ago we had about 25 acres of strawberries, plus sweet corn, etc. We ran a Ferguson 35, Case VAC, and a MH22. On the "regular" farm ground mostly larger MF tractors, but we had a Farmall MD that was a favorite, super efficient and the fastest on the road.
wow! how do you keep your passes so straight? I started plowing last year and haven't yet mastered it. i have trouble with the tractor pulling to the right when in the furrow. I have the same tractor as you, MF 2607H.
Well, I started young with "corrective reinforcement" supplied by my father :). Burned in pretty well.... But, the best advice came from my grandfather, he said: "when you open the field, pick a spot at the other end, close one eye and take a picture of the relationship between it and the tractor, then steer accordingly. Also, just like when riding a motorcycle, you will steer where you look, so if you have to look away, stop first until you get the hang of it. Great tractors btw.
Hi I have one of this tractors and I have been working on it. Where would you recommend to get maintenance supplies? and also parts? Great video! Thank you
For sure the grass benefits more overall. Early burns help the forbs more as the ground warms up a bit faster and gives them a small jump on the warm season grasses.
Nice video!! I'm looking at a 1963 Massey Ferguson Super 90 for sale. Would you recommend that for bushhogging and if so, what size bushhog do you think it could handle?
I am not super familiar with the 90's but I am sure it would handle 12-15' without much problem depending on what you're cutting. The 180 has 63hp at the pto and runs the 12' in heavy grass full width without breaking a sweat.
You have very nice tractors!! I have a TO30, two TO35s and a massey ferguson 165. Both of my 35s are 12 volt. One is a 1957. Second is the Delux and dosen't run yet. Maybe some day mine can look as nice as yours.
The fel will always block the front lights even though the led is a better choice in lighting. I installed a canopy on my M-F 1526, & installed led lights adjustable front & rear just under the canopy with nothing blocking the lights; What a difference even with fel at a safe operating height while moving. Those M-F 1840's are really nice tractors. I have a friend who bought a M-F 1840M last year with the shuttle shift, & a cab what a beauty.
That's why I used the magenetic base so I can reposition them to give best light according to what I am doing. They can be stuck to the ROPS for instance. The 1840's are nice the M version is a heavier machine, your friend's tractor is a nice machine!
Nice machine. I have a slightly older 420 dozer with PTO(ed). Your three point hitch makes me jealous. One question , what do those plates in front of each track do?
I have a Ferguson that i bought at an auction. It is marked 35, but i know it is not a 35. I dont really know what it is. It looks like a TO-30. Whoever had it before really cobled it up. By watching your video, it looks tile a 30. I sure would like to know for sure.
Thanks! I looking to upgrade from my '06 1540, and have been going back and forth between the H series and a 2850E. While I love my 1540, I need more lifting capacity. The H series just seem more "tractor-like" than the design of the compacts.
@garytitus8298 - I also have a 1840E, there is no comparison when it comes to robustness. The 2605 is larger for sure, but it is built far heavier. There's a big difference in lifting capability and feeling safe. It really depends on how you'll use it. If I had to select one to keep and one to go, I'd hang onto the 2605 in my case. I haven't looked at the 2850, so I can't comment there. The 2605 is more suited for agricultural work (if you do any) and really doesn't give anything up otherwise unless you want a hydro trans, which you cannot get on the 2605.
I have a 53 TO 30 and I don’t think I’ll part with it anytime soon. It’s a handy sized tractor for little jobs around the farm. I do think Ferguson was a half step behind Ford after they split in 47, but still a very serviceable tractor.
I grew up with a TO35 that was bought new for the farm in 1955 (green belly) and I continue to use it now (snow plow the other day). While we had bigger tractors for specific tasks, the 35 was the hardest working and ran the most hours on our place. Ferguson was a decade ahead of other tractor brands in the three point advancements and this was the top game back then. Other notes: The Engines in the 30s have more instances of coolant in the oil (leakage around the sleeves, often from installation). Either tractor, make sure the shifter boots and the top 3pt mount boots remain in good condition or the transmission will fill with water, I know because mine the shifters locked up on my father and hence my rebuild. Bundy Bears youtube channel is a wealth of mechanical insight to repairing these old tractors. I did a 12v alternator (look for 'mini hotrod' denso unit as the typical large GM one gets hit by suspension linkages) and new switches and harness and it greatly improved the starting of the tractor. Headlights get wiped off early on these, I installed new LED units (super bright now) back by the dashboard (like our old AC WD) so I can see the engine if any issues too.
The 35 we had (not this one) also saw a lot of work and it just always did the job. I agree that Ferguson was well ahead of the competiton with the 3pt hitch. Thanks for stopping by.
We had a 1947 Pony. MIT was the test bed used in the manufacturing plant in Brantford, Ontario 🇨🇦. Our machine came with wheel weights, a front mounted blade, belly mounted cycle mower and a set of discs. The rear wheels even had chains. We had much newer tractors, but the Pony was great for pushing snow in the winters.
I have a 2N that I was going to part with, but based on the low-ball offers, and the fact it is a solid machine, I think I may hang on to it a bit. I -may- tackle a restoration on it, but who knows! Once we get some warmer weather I'll do a comparison of the 2N and the Ferguson TO20.
Strange it sounds and pulls like my old 1944 2N, more than Ferguson TO30. We have the 1975 255 it’s the best one want a 135 or 150 though they almost bought a 135 then ordered a 165 but model change hit they wound up with one of the first 255s
Great video,I just found your channel,don’t believe I caught your name,but I guess you can say I like hanging out with Massey Ferguson farmers we still used my grandfather’s Massey Ferguson 255 on our farm great to have found your channel have a blessed evening
A Chevrolet generator can be made to run as a exciter and not gen until you increase the RPM's on the motor. I had a TO35 for years most likely the best tractor I will ever have.
Many, if not most Caterpillars in this era were destined for ag uses or used to pull construction equipment, like scrapers, graders, etc. The development of self-propelled specialized equipment was just beginning, and many buyers wanted machines that could be used for a variety of purposes. In fact, most dozer blades at this time were supplied as after market equipment and not factory installed.
those are gutsy little tractors i have 3cyl one dont like the sound like 4 cyl when i wiked for a mf dealer we couldnt keep those on lot 150/165/180 1100 were the best
