kscarbel2 Posted June 27 Share Posted June 27 I knew about the 2-53 powered John Deere 435. A friend owns a restored one. But I didn't know Oliver-owned Massey Ferguson built a Detroit-powered tractor. Hearing protection is/was a must. . . 1 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/75710-3-71-powered-massey-ferguson-98/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bullheaded Posted June 28 Share Posted June 28 Yes, I've always wanted one but haven't got one yet. Missed out on a couple at auction. Massey needed a high horsepower tractor to sell quick to keep up with their competition, so they bought these tractors from Oliver and painted them red. White Motor Corp who ended up owning Oliver also bought Canadian Cockshutt also had a model that used Detroit power. The 1900 with a 4-53 Detroit. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/75710-3-71-powered-massey-ferguson-98/#findComment-578179 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsmackpaul Posted June 28 Share Posted June 28 We had the Chamberlain Super 60 then the super 70 and finally Super 90 with the 3-71 Paul 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/75710-3-71-powered-massey-ferguson-98/#findComment-578201 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted June 30 Share Posted June 30 wow those are bad ass thanks for that,,bob Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/75710-3-71-powered-massey-ferguson-98/#findComment-578270 Share on other sites More sharing options...
other dog Posted July 22 Share Posted July 22 At the Keystone Antique Truck and Tractor Museum. They have several Detroit powered Olivers at the museum too. 2 Quote Producer of poorly photo-chopped pictures since 1999. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/75710-3-71-powered-massey-ferguson-98/#findComment-579598 Share on other sites More sharing options...
1961H67 Posted Thursday at 09:48 AM Share Posted Thursday at 09:48 AM We have a 98 Massey Ferguson, I think they only built 200 ( I looked all this up when I bought it,, but forgot some details) A friend of mine bought one in the late 90s in Iowa and brought it back to WNC , I always liked it, a few years ago A fellow we know came across one in the mid west and gave my son a call so that is how we got it, they were pretty rare, story goes 1959/60 They had a fire at the Massey plant, they contracted Oliver to build a 100HP tractor, They used a 99GM ,, Massey supplied the sheet metal. Ours still has some green showing through the MF metallic gray ; they merely painted the entire chassis, painted the fenders red, put MF hood and grill on it and called it “98” , Moline did the same for Massey until they got their plant repaired , called it “97 “ it was a big 6 cylinder gas . Keystone is the BEST Museum ! There’s are perfect! Ours came straight out of the field . Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/75710-3-71-powered-massey-ferguson-98/#findComment-580121 Share on other sites More sharing options...
1961H67 Posted Thursday at 09:58 AM Share Posted Thursday at 09:58 AM I looked it up they made about 500, it’s early,I might have Freedom Superliner on the mind! I sent a video, hopefully it will load IMG_6387.mov 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/75710-3-71-powered-massey-ferguson-98/#findComment-580122 Share on other sites More sharing options...
davehummell Posted Thursday at 11:14 AM Share Posted Thursday at 11:14 AM I had a Massey Ferguson 35 that had the English standard diesel four-cylinder engine it wasn't a good starter when the engine was cold I changed to a Ford 2'000 gas and I think I had a better tractor Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/75710-3-71-powered-massey-ferguson-98/#findComment-580123 Share on other sites More sharing options...
1961H67 Posted yesterday at 01:19 AM Share Posted yesterday at 01:19 AM Yes I had a 35 Diesel,, you are correct! Poor start below 30,. I sold it. Hopefully they took it South! Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/75710-3-71-powered-massey-ferguson-98/#findComment-580151 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsmackpaul Posted yesterday at 09:57 AM Share Posted yesterday at 09:57 AM Yeah, the 35 Ferguson diesel was a dud in the cold The Perkins in the 135 MF was a whole different kettle of fish Paul Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/75710-3-71-powered-massey-ferguson-98/#findComment-580158 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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