Massey Ferguson's 300 series was one of the brand's most popular.
Created in the 80's to replace the 200 series, this new series was a great success, making it one of Massey Ferguson's best-selling series.
Its power, simple cab design and high speed range were just some of the highlights of this new series.
This new tractor was nicknamed "The tractor that broke the mold".
Featuring extremely reliable 3, 4 or 6-cylinder Perkins diesel engines, this series was easy to operate and maintain. These new models were built by a British factory, and some were also built in Turkey and others in Italy (Landini), depending on the market.
Have you ever owned a 300 Series tractor?
A bit of history Massey Ferguson 500 series
2WD-4WD
The Massey Ferguson 500 series appeared in the mid-70s. The aim of this brand-new series was to meet a growing customer demand for an improved cab, with enhanced visibility.
Massey Ferguson has risen to the challenge with flying colors. Here are a few improvements to the 500 series:
- The controls are now grouped together in the cab, compared to before when they were located on the tractor body.
- The new series complies with the new 1977 regulations limiting sound levels inside the cab to a maximum of 90db, for greater operator comfort.
- Inside the cab, the heating and ventilation system was greatly improved, and the floor was now flat. The driver's seat was adjustable with spring suspension.
- The tractor had a new hydraulic system and an improved power take-off (PTO).
? Fun fact: early models had only one door, on the left-hand side. This inconvenience was corrected a few years later.
Do you still own one of these today?
A bit of history Massey Ferguson 100 series
37-42 HP
The Massey Ferguson 100 series is one of the brand's most popular series, specifically the model 135. A reliable tractor that has been offered for over a decade, with more than 500,000 units produced.
A few improvements have been made over the years, notably the motor's power, which has been increased from 37 to 42 HP.
Visit model 165, another favorite at the time, offered more power than the 135, at 58HP. With nearly 200,000 units sold, it's safe to say that its reputation was well established.
Many of these tractors are still in operation all over the world, proving that they were built to last!
Do you still own one?
