My neighbor gave me this

So my neighbor gave this to me a few days ago. A Massey Ferguson 1100. I was in my backyard cutting up compressors, when I look over and see this guy standing there. He said “I noticed you do scrapping”. Yep. I do a fair amount of it.

Proceeds to tell me he has a tractor he wants to get rid of. I asked if he is needing anything out of it, or just wants it gone. Says he just wants it gone. You can scrap it, part it out, whatever. I decided at that moment it was break time, so we went over and looked at it. Runs fine, just needs some clutch work. After doing some research I am fairly certain it is not a project I wish to get into. But I think there’s a few bucks to be had selling it as a fixer or parting out.

Did you get a gas or diesel? My father ran an 1100 for ages- they're a great machine. You're probably looking at $1000 for the loader alone....

Nice!!!

It's diesel.

That's it...I'm moving to Idaho. Hopefully next to neighbors like yours!

woo...she's been around the farm a while.
Have you priced out someone to do the work?
Could get a decent price if your willing to put a little up on it. You got nothing into it at this point, worth a few calls. I'm not sure about prices in your area but around me running and driving that's worth 3-4 grand give or take.

We're not looking for another tractor, but I'd think that it's worth at least $4000-5000, depending on condition, hours, and whether or not the loader works.

Whatever you do, don't scrap it!

I definitely won't be scrapping it. That's what I told the guy, that I hate to scrap old iron if it still has life in it, and the way the engine sounds I'd say she still has some life left. Loader and 3 point work. I have not looked into getting it repaired, just what would be involved in repairing it. I maybe should do that.

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Originally Posted by IdahoScrapper

I definitely won't be scrapping it. That's what I told the guy, that I hate to scrap old iron if it still has life in it, and the way the emgine sounds I'd say she still has some life left. Loader and 3 point work. I have not looked into getting it repaired, just what would be involved in repairing it. I maybe should do that.

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My dad had an old Ford with a front end loader and we had to separate the tractor after dropping the front loader off of it to change out the clutch.

My neighbors usually want some help with their landscape (greener lawn, drain problem, tree trimmed, etc.) the last couple of years, they have noticed the scrap pile behind my shop. So now I'm also the "scrap guy", don't mind it at all! Neighbors have replaced their old dishwashers, so last two Saturdays I got the old ones. Scrapped them both out this last Sunday, about a hour each and done with that!
Now if I had a neighbor drop off a running tractor, it would be good for at least one cold beverage, nice to have good neighbors.

A clutch rebuild kit will run from $300-$400 depending on where you get them.

You probably would have to split the tractor to install it though. You basically do this:
http://www.braingarage.com/Dons/Trav...ages/split.jpg

I've heard that splitting isn't actually too bad, but the intimidation factor is too much for me. Still, though- that's a nice tractor for the price! You'll come out ahead!

Thats a pretty nice handoff by your neighbor. He probably needs a flat of beer when you sell it!!

I've got a 1959 Massey 180 that looks darn near identical to yours. (mine is 4 cyl diesel). No loader, though. That's a big plus for you--adds value to the old girl.

My 180 has been good to me...it needs brakes, not normally kept up cause they are hard to fix, and attention to the power steering. But it has swathed and baled for me for 5+ years in a row without complaining! Parts are pretty easy to get and the service/parts manuals were cheap.

A pity they were swallowed up by the Agco conglomerate. Its just a brand now....one of the bland pure vanilla brands of the Agco tractor lineup.

Jon.


edit: Didn't catch the model of the tractor in the first post. Had to pull my foot out of my mouth on this post!!

At least Agco is going through their "Slap Massey on everything" phase.

Considering that Agco was basically created solely because of Allis Chalmers, it's amazing that they show no loyalty to them. Heck- they seem to want to pretend that A-C never existed! They're not too fond of the rest of their heritage- Oliver, White, Minneapolis Moline, New Idea,....

Massey used to make a nice tractor. They sold a lot, so parts are cheap, and you don't pay for the John Deere color of paint (Man, that green paint costs alot!)

now that's a nice gift

:))......... exactly what I need. Hey neighbor, neighbor. :).

I kinda cringe when I look closely at the blocking on the photo of the tractor split (#12, above). Not very safe at all.

That's the big concern about splitting tractors--you don't want one end or the other falling over into your lap!! Especially the front end, since the front axle is usually pivoted in the center so the front of the tractor wants to fall sideways if you just block under the clutch housing.

Jon.