Massey Ferguson Classic Tractors 1976-1986  
DVD PAL format
 
George French  
Released 2006
 
   
Approx. 70 minutes
 
DVD £15.95 inc VAT
  
 
ISBN 1-905523-63-7
 

Filmed mostly in Devon, this programme looks briefly at the end of the 100 series and at detailed examples from the 200, 300, 500, 600 and 2000 ranges. It also includes models from the 1200 and 4000 ranges and finishes with a brief look at the 3000 series.

The tractors filmed include first-class examples as well as classics in daily use. They are partnered with appropriate examples of machinery and equipment, including MF 525 and 835 combines. George French has drawn on his long experience in the tractor and farm machinery industry to write a script that is informative and deals with how the tractors have performed in work.

 
Main picture: MF 575 working with a Major 6ft rotary topperMain picture: MF 575 working with a Major 6ft rotary topper
 
Melvyn Britton with Ruby   Devon & Cornwall longwool sheep breeder Melvyn Britton with Ruby. Melvyn was filmed using his 1970s MF 148 and Twose transport box to move individual sheep around the farm.
This MF 1250 is pulling heavy rollers to break down brick-hard clay ridges. The driver is 82-year-old Mrs Pocock from Holsworthy, Devon.
 
MF 1250 is pulling heavy rollers
MF 4840 with a 260 hp Cummins V903 engine   Bought new in 1980 and used every year since, the MF 4840 working in Lincolnshire has a 260 hp Cummins V903 engine. The Galucho discs are light work for it.
One of the relatively few 690s that still has its Siac cab in good condition. An MF 1440 round baler is attached.
 
690s with Siac cab
4WD MF 365   The heavy MF 880 loader is being handled by a 4WD MF 365. This has had a retro-fit turbocharger kit fitted to give loads of power when needed.
Reclamation work on a steep Devonshire slope is being carried out by an MF 399 fitted with the later Perkins 1000 series Phaser engine.
 
MF 399 fitted with the later Perkins 1000 series Phaser engine