5 Essential Massey Ferguson Tractors from the 1950s 1990s Every Enthusiast Needs

Whether you’re maintaining a few acres, baling hay, clearing snow, or restoring a classic, this video walks through five must-own Massey Ferguson tractors from the 1950s to the 1990s. We explain what each model does best, how to check one before you buy, and which upgrades make them safer and easier to live with—especially for seasoned operators. What you’ll learn Clear, plain-English breakdowns of MF 35, 135, 265, 675, 390 Real-world tasks (brush hogging, hay, loader work, snow) and the implements that fit Live/Independent PTO, Category I/II three-point, and what those features mean Pre-buy checklist: cold-start smoke, oil pressure, PTO/3-point, gearbox (incl. Multi-Power), electrics, brakes, tires/rims Safety upgrades: add ROPS + seat belt (retro-fit), lighting tips, step-in comfort Implements mentioned 5–6 ft rotary cutter, disc harrow, box blade, post-hole digger, sprayer, pallet forks, snow blade, small square baler & rake/tedder. For collectors What raises value: original decals/tags, period-correct paint, clean cab/ROPS, straight sheet metal. Early color schemes and “Deluxe” trims are always in demand. Safety note Old tractors deserve new safety: install ROPS + seat belt, check brakes and lighting, and operate within the tractor’s rated limits. Say hello in the comments What was your first Massey Ferguson? Share a memory—your stories help preserve farm history for the next generation. If this helped Please Like • Subscribe • Share. It tells YouTube to show this guide to more tractor fans. Daily Beetle by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... ► Subscribe to watch new videos! ► / @ModernFarmerTV ► COPYRIGHT DISCLAIMER ► Modern Farmer does not fully own the material compiled in this video. It belongs to individuals or organizations that deserve respect. We use under: Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976. "Fair use" is permitted for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarships and research. For any copyright issues, please contact us at: [email protected]