= Massey Ferguson=
1974 MF-12G Lawn Tractor...
Here is another Massey Ferguson that I picked up. This one is much larger than the MF-8 and in the "Garden Tractor" class. This is the "Variable-Speed" version of this line which uses a Reeves Drive system and a 4-speed rear axle. The Variable-Speed lever has five settings when used in full, will give you 20 forward gear ratios and five in reverse. (Regardless of the engine speed) This is great for running attachments like snow-blowers or rear-tillers.
I have found the 42" mower deck that I have made a deal to buy from another Massey enthusiast. I hope to pick that up soon and then start looking for a snow-plow for the front of it. I need to get the motor running, I believe it suffers from the SSI ignition failure. There is a repair for this which will convert it over to an 1970's Chrysler Corp electronic ignition system. Stay tuned for more!
You can really get a feeling for how much bigger this is than a standard lawn tractor platform.
The rear rims on the little tractor are as big as the ones in the front of it's big brother.
I do plan to swap the headlight kit onto the MF-12 and put the block out plates back into the MF-8 down the road.
Just a quick photo update.... I have it running now with the ignition conversion and I have picked up a 48" plow blade for it.
I had to seriously rebuild the plow and my own mounting system for it too. I have plenty of photos, so it will get it's own page soon.
It's looking pretty sharp with a repainted grille and headlights installed from the MF-8.
The blade had all the worn out holes and bent parts welded and repaired before I painted it all up.
The decal was bought off e-bay just to really set it apart.
And just a couple photos of the ignition conversion... Here is the new external coil mounted to the tractor.
And here is a shot of the wiring and Chrysler control module.
I used a new ignition switch, and fully rewired the entire tractor.
Better updates when I get some time to play with it!
