Combines 2000 series tractors any goodIJ

We had a 1981 2745 with a 24 speed tranny. It was fine, cost us only $1000.00 in repairs in over ten years, which was for the Air Cond. system. However make sure if you buy one it is a later model one, 81-83. The early ones had about a dozen updates that were supposed to be done. If the dealer was up on the bit and informed the owners of the updates and carried them all out, the tractors weren't too bad. Unfortunately more dealers than not didn't do this and left so many unsatisfied customers that this 2000 series almost single handedly wiped out all the Massey owners in my area. The 2675 and 2705 were probably the best ones. The 2745 was ok if it had the inline Bosch fuel pump on the engine. I would stay away from the 2775 or 2805 because the 640 V-8 Perkins is a fuel hog and toooooooo costly to repair and the tranny didn't fair very well behind that much power. And yes, if the 8 speed tranny will suit your needs it is about bulletproof. The 24 speed shifts harshly except under load and is too expensive to repair. They have a kit to turn a 24 speed into an eight speed but it will cost more than the tractor is worth.

Thank you for the information, my dad had a 2775 for a short while, but I was too young to remember it. The engine blew in it and the dealer told him that they had more trouble with the tranny than anything. I am from central Ohio and almost bought a 2805 with an 8speed for $5,000, It was a very nice looking tractor. All of the Massey dealers around here were wiped out around the 2000 series too. Can you still get parts for themIJ Are the 1155's any goodIJ

The V-8 was a joke, wouldnt out pull a john deere 4440, but maybe ours was a lemon. Sounded great though!!!

I have run Massey furguson V-8's all my life. I have a 1155, 2745, 4880. Very good tractors.

Thanks for the info how much can a guy expect to get wrapped up in a 540 when it comes time to overhaul them, and how much in the 24speed tranny. Just curious how many hours you've gotten out of them too.

I am not sure about the 540 but the crankshaft in a 640 is $10,000.00 Can. And a 24 speed can run you $14,000.00 Can to rebuild.