Ben, I always marvel at the now lost idea manufactures kept in mind long ago of how to design equipment that would be easy to work on or modify in the future. Accessibility is a design trait long lost to greed,, that the modern world can't seem to understand. There is a reason people seek out older equipment - it was better built, better designed and much, much easier to maintain. 20 minutes to add rear remotes to a tractor...Amazing. That 20 minutes has given you much more flexibility in your personal operations, giving you reason to praise and not curse the manufacture. Well done to the greatest generation that used to work at MF. Well done. Thanks for bringing us all alone. Great video...
This comment is great! There’s definitely draw backs to this setup because of it basically being a diverter but for our needs it’s perfectly fine. Some of these came with a factory remote that allowed use of both the 3 point and the remotes. But tractors built back in these days shows the pride a manufacturer had in their product. I love watching old Massey Ferguson promotional videos and factory videos. They were at one time a true leader in farm equipment! Thanks for watching
I agree with you. I like the older tractors. Just like the older vehicles. They're easier to work on. But the newer has more options. Ether way I'm going to get me a good tractor one day. You're welcome
Hey Ben. This will definitely make the 245 even more versatile. The older tractors are so much easier to work on than most of the new ones. The 245 Masseys are such a great little tractor. Time for a new sit lol. Take care
Hi Ben,that kit went on as smooth as butter,no leaks and it works.Looked like it is a very well built kit. Now you have another back up tractor with remotes.Great job on the install.Take care and have a blessed day.🚜👏👍❤️🙏
I've wanted to do this to my 230 for awhile now. This is an An excellent installation presentation on how to do it. I was unaware of the constant flow setting on the lift. I would have never figured that out. Thanks for all the good info.
Excellent video...👍 Keep your eye out for a front mounted pump off the crank. I think they work well with that series MF. My MF 50 with loader operates off a front pump. Much more gpm with the front pump and you keep the 3pt function.
Nice job on the hydraulic valve kit install. I need to do that for my Massey Ferguson 65, the old valve is bad and doesn't work very well. Thanks for the video, will help me fix mine, hopefully. I hope you have a great day!
Great video. Love it. I wish you could add hydraulics to newer tractors this simply and cost effectively. They just don't make things like they used to. This video was very informative, clear and east to follow. Great job!
Hello Ben, clean installation, I have only installed one on late model Kubota’s, tying into the power beyond port for front hydraulics, Take Care 👍🏼🚜🪵🇺🇸
Enjoyed seeing you do this. You do a great job explaining everything. Love to hear that mf 245 run that was the first tractor I drove . All ways remember it . Great memories! Just wondering if you might could do a review on kubota rtv you have Hope you have a blessed day
I had to do the same thing on my 3930 since it did not come with remotes. Got my kit off Amazon and it has worked great. I use it for tedding and raking too. Seems like you have a double backup plan now. You can ted with the 245 and rake with the 5045 and hold the Farmtrac in reserve for either? You actually have the enviable position to have a different tractor hooked to a each piece of hay equipment! I don't see how you can do hay work without a canopy these days. Sun must not be as brutal in your area as in the deep south where I live.
I’m sure the sun here isn’t as bad but some days it get rough. I’d like to get one on the Deere but it just barely clears a couple sheds now. Any extra height from a canopy would mess us up. Thanks for watching
@@khtractors The canopy I have on my tractors are only about 1/4" higher than the pool bar. Got them from my Kubota dealer, not sure of the brand but they are universal.
I really need to add one of these to my MF 240. Thanks for doing the video. Do you think it would hurt anything to leave the lever in the constant pump mode for long periods while working the tractor?
And here I thought you had already taken care of that backup raking tractor situation with the deer lol. Also, You keep passing that sawmill sitting beside the shed and I keep wondering... wouldn't the new pad you grading out be a good home for that... 😉
The sawmill would be a big job and expensive to setup! I sure miss the big mill my Uncle had over across the road. It was by far my favorite thing to work at! Thanks for watching
Good quick job adding that remote kit,when Dad bought our 230 around 79 or 80,it came factory or dealer installed,he also wheeled and dealed with them and they threw on a 245 seat!Not that far from you,about 40 miles!
@@khtractors I go there pretty often,they have a pretty good selection of farm stuff,also Tractor Supply,I have been thinking of getting a finish mower for the 230,I have some bottom land that I have been bushoging,but trying to keep some of it mowed with my older John Deere riding mower,but going to have to pull deck off of it and replace bearings in it,finish mower will help the old JD out!
I have a factory service manual on the 230,bought it right after we got the tractor,it has some specs on 245 too I think,shouldnt be too much different,if you ever need to know anything that may be in book,just give me a shout,I will try to find it for you!
Good morning, Ben what year is your Massey? This will probably be a difficult question for you to answer, but what kind of price range would a 245 around that year and condition be worth? That's the tractor I'm intrested in. Enjoyed the video.
I think this one is a 1978. An orchard model like this will run from $6,500-8,500 depending on condition. A standard 245 will be slightly lower priced. Thanks for watching
Thank you for this video. I have a question. I have front-end loader with bucket. How to use this inverter as it only has 2 pipes so that bucket can tilt and front-end-loader can go up and down? I have MF 175
Wanting to use a log splitter with my farmtrac 45. It has no rear remote hookup. My splitter has its own hydraulic lever to operate the splitter. If i install a remote set up like you, will i have to move the handle one way or the other plus the splitter handle at the same time. Changing lever for splitting and move lever the other way for the reverse on splitter with its lever? Jerry
Using a remote valve to operate a splitter you position the tractor valve and tie it on with a string or bungee. Then just use the splitter valve to operate it while splitting.
What hydraulic oil do your run in these old masseys? I have a 265 and I just run some cheap universal stuff from the co-op. I would run permatran but i do not have a massey dealer anywhere near mw anymore
@@khtractors yessir. I figure as old and simple as the hydraulic system is on these it dont really matter as long as its the right viscosity to keep everything lubricated and such
Maybe your loader is plumbed into the same pump. Those older systems didn’t work well with a loader unless you had a crankshaft driven pump. Thanks for watching
Just getting to know about the M245. My brother past and both my parents are going to long term was going to get the bush hog to cut the high stuff but discovered that my steering went out? Turn the wheel and the wheels do not turn?
The power steering leaks on all these. You have a small reservoir on the right front of the engine. Remove the plug on top fill with fluid, then crank the tractor and work the steering right and left. You keep doing this until the fluid quits dropping in the reservoir. Hopefully this gets you going and it’s not any type of failure in the system.
@@khtractors Well looks like there is a leak hosed off the area. Trying to pinpoint if it is from the hose or the unit in the front looks like a piston near the battery? Hoping it is just a hose?
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Ben, I always marvel at the now lost idea manufactures kept in mind long ago of how to design equipment that would be easy to work on or modify in the future. Accessibility is a design trait long lost to greed,, that the modern world can't seem to understand. There is a reason people seek out older equipment - it was better built, better designed and much, much easier to maintain. 20 minutes to add rear remotes to a tractor...Amazing. That 20 minutes has given you much more flexibility in your personal operations, giving you reason to praise and not curse the manufacture. Well done to the greatest generation that used to work at MF. Well done. Thanks for bringing us all alone. Great video...
This comment is great! There’s definitely draw backs to this setup because of it basically being a diverter but for our needs it’s perfectly fine. Some of these came with a factory remote that allowed use of both the 3 point and the remotes. But tractors built back in these days shows the pride a manufacturer had in their product. I love watching old Massey Ferguson promotional videos and factory videos. They were at one time a true leader in farm equipment! Thanks for watching
I agree with you. I like the older tractors. Just like the older vehicles. They're easier to work on. But the newer has more options. Ether way I'm going to get me a good tractor one day. You're welcome
The older tractors were a piece of cake to add remotes to. Turned out good!
That’s for sure! Thanks
I was thinking about this very thing for older tractors last night, and ding!
Glad that worked out! Thanks for watching
This is why I love watching your videos. You're always showing something different and I learn something new everytime
That’s great Joey! Thanks for watching
Hey Ben. This will definitely make the 245 even more versatile. The older tractors are so much easier to work on than most of the new ones. The 245 Masseys are such a great little tractor. Time for a new sit lol. Take care
I meant seat lol.
This was a quick easy job that really ups the capability of the tractor! Thanks for watching
Hi Ben,that kit went on as smooth as butter,no leaks and it works.Looked like it is a very well built kit. Now you have another back up tractor with remotes.Great job on the install.Take care and have a blessed day.🚜👏👍❤️🙏
This definitely gives us plenty of combination option this summer! Thanks for watching
That’s probably the easiest remote install I’ve seen on a tractor. Great job Ben. Have a great weekend 🙂👍🏻🙋🏼♂️
Yes it was very simple! Thanks for watching
Looks like a straighforward job. Good video! You've got a very cool fleet of vehicles and an assortment of nice equipment! God is good, brother!
Thanks for watching Logan! Yes God is good!
Seems to me you are well set for the coming year! Rear hydraulics are the berries for any working tractor. Thanks for sharing, Ben.
The remotes are a must for us now with our new equipment! Thanks for watching
I love the rugged simplicity of those Massey Ferguson tractors, On or off. Hard to beat it .
Great machines!
Sweet that’s awesome Ben, now you’re ready for hay season be careful and God Bless!!!!!!
Yes sir! Thanks for watching
I gotta work on the remotes on my 65 MF. Thanks Ben, I enjoyed the content! Your Russell Co neighbor.
Thanks for watching 👍
I've wanted to do this to my 230 for awhile now. This is an An excellent installation presentation on how to do it. I was unaware of the constant flow setting on the lift. I would have never figured that out. Thanks for all the good info.
Hopefully it will help you out some! Thanks for watching!
Excellent video...👍 Keep your eye out for a front mounted pump off the crank. I think they work well with that series MF. My MF 50 with loader operates off a front pump. Much more gpm with the front pump and you keep the 3pt function.
Yes the crank pump would be good. Some 245’s came factory with a remote system that was setup different from this. Thanks for watching
Nice job on the hydraulic valve kit install. I need to do that for my Massey Ferguson 65, the old valve is bad and doesn't work very well. Thanks for the video, will help me fix mine, hopefully. I hope you have a great day!
Its works great! Thanks
Great video. Love it. I wish you could add hydraulics to newer tractors this simply and cost effectively. They just don't make things like they used to. This video was very informative, clear and east to follow. Great job!
It was a simple job! Thanks for watching
Hello Ben, clean installation, I have only installed one on late model Kubota’s, tying into the power beyond port for front hydraulics, Take Care 👍🏼🚜🪵🇺🇸
I need another remote on my Kubota but they are so expensive. Thanks for watching
Good job, sir… love those older Massies. 20:41
I’m very fond of the Massey’s! Thanks for watching
nice work, seems like a quality kit
It’s great quality! Thanks for watching
Enjoyed seeing you do this. You do a great job explaining everything. Love to hear that mf 245 run that was the first tractor I drove . All ways remember it . Great memories!
Just wondering if you might could do a review on kubota rtv you have
Hope you have a blessed day
The RTV we have has it flaws, but I love it’s size. I’ll try to do that though. Thanks for watching
Thanks
I had to do the same thing on my 3930 since it did not come with remotes. Got my kit off Amazon and it has worked great. I use it for tedding and raking too. Seems like you have a double backup plan now. You can ted with the 245 and rake with the 5045 and hold the Farmtrac in reserve for either? You actually have the enviable position to have a different tractor hooked to a each piece of hay equipment! I don't see how you can do hay work without a canopy these days. Sun must not be as brutal in your area as in the deep south where I live.
I’m sure the sun here isn’t as bad but some days it get rough. I’d like to get one on the Deere but it just barely clears a couple sheds now. Any extra height from a canopy would mess us up. Thanks for watching
@@khtractors The canopy I have on my tractors are only about 1/4" higher than the pool bar. Got them from my Kubota dealer, not sure of the brand but they are universal.
My favorite torque spec. “Gooo ten tight”. Did you just do a boxblade video and I missed it?
It works for everything 🤣! Thanks for watching
I really need to add one of these to my MF 240. Thanks for doing the video.
Do you think it would hurt anything to leave the lever in the constant pump mode for long periods while working the tractor?
When raking we always left the 135 in constant pump. But usually when I Tedder I’ll take it back out after getting setup. Thanks for watching
And here I thought you had already taken care of that backup raking tractor situation with the deer lol. Also, You keep passing that sawmill sitting beside the shed and I keep wondering... wouldn't the new pad you grading out be a good home for that... 😉
The sawmill would be a big job and expensive to setup! I sure miss the big mill my Uncle had over across the road. It was by far my favorite thing to work at! Thanks for watching
@@khtractors What Brand is it kinda looks like an old frick or maybe even a bealsaw
Good quick job adding that remote kit,when Dad bought our 230 around 79 or 80,it came factory or dealer installed,he also wheeled and dealed with them and they threw on a 245 seat!Not that far from you,about 40 miles!
That’s cool! What dealership would that have been?
@@khtractors Amburgy Tractor Sales in Mt Sterling! I am in Pikeville Ky!
@@randallstewart8487 we use to go to Rural King in Pikeville regularly until they built one in Norton.
@@khtractors I go there pretty often,they have a pretty good selection of farm stuff,also Tractor Supply,I have been thinking of getting a finish mower for the 230,I have some bottom land that I have been bushoging,but trying to keep some of it mowed with my older John Deere riding mower,but going to have to pull deck off of it and replace bearings in it,finish mower will help the old JD out!
I have a factory service manual on the 230,bought it right after we got the tractor,it has some specs on 245 too I think,shouldnt be too much different,if you ever need to know anything that may be in book,just give me a shout,I will try to find it for you!
Good morning, Ben what year is your Massey? This will probably be a difficult question for you to answer, but what kind of price range would a 245 around that year and condition be worth? That's the tractor I'm intrested in. Enjoyed the video.
I think this one is a 1978. An orchard model like this will run from $6,500-8,500 depending on condition. A standard 245 will be slightly lower priced. Thanks for watching
This video helps a lot gonna put one on my mf 135
Should be the exact same process! Thanks for watching!
I want to do the same to my 230 this year.
Should be the same setup! Thanks for watching
Have you checked on the price of fertilizer yet?
No, I’ll probably start shopping soon! I hope it will be a little cheaper this year. Thanks for watching
Great video buddy 👍
Glad you enjoyed it!
Thank you for this video. I have a question. I have front-end loader with bucket. How to use this inverter as it only has 2 pipes so that bucket can tilt and front-end-loader can go up and down? I have MF 175
You should be able to get a dual remote valve where you can get full function from the loader.
Wanting to use a log splitter with my farmtrac 45. It has no rear remote hookup. My splitter has its own hydraulic lever to operate the splitter. If i install a remote set up like you, will i have to move the handle one way or the other plus the splitter handle at the same time. Changing lever for splitting and move lever the other way for the reverse on splitter with its lever? Jerry
Using a remote valve to operate a splitter you position the tractor valve and tie it on with a string or bungee. Then just use the splitter valve to operate it while splitting.
Thank you for your reply. Will do that very thing.
Could you tell me where you bought that remote kit? I have the same tractor I’d like to put one on myself. Thanks.
I ordered it from EBay. Can’t remember the sellers name. Thanks for watching
What hydraulic oil do your run in these old masseys? I have a 265 and I just run some cheap universal stuff from the co-op. I would run permatran but i do not have a massey dealer anywhere near mw anymore
Yeah I run a universal hydraulic oil also. Thanks for watching
@@khtractors yessir. I figure as old and simple as the hydraulic system is on these it dont really matter as long as its the right viscosity to keep everything lubricated and such
Snowing there today (1-13-23 ) this Friday ?
Yes we got some snow! Thanks for watching
Did you get enough to push ? Snowed here in Raleigh NC at 5:45 am
@@eddiemortontapman7252 no it wasn’t hardly enough to fool with. Did you get much?
Got the 235 with a loader, but for some reason my hitch always movies with the loader up and down.
Maybe your loader is plumbed into the same pump. Those older systems didn’t work well with a loader unless you had a crankshaft driven pump. Thanks for watching
Just getting to know about the M245. My brother past and both my parents are going to long term was going to get the bush hog to cut the high stuff but discovered that my steering went out? Turn the wheel and the wheels do not turn?
The power steering leaks on all these. You have a small reservoir on the right front of the engine. Remove the plug on top fill with fluid, then crank the tractor and work the steering right and left. You keep doing this until the fluid quits dropping in the reservoir. Hopefully this gets you going and it’s not any type of failure in the system.
@@khtractors Thank you it is working, will go slowly with working with the tractor. Much appreciated! Thank you for sharing this knowledge!
@@joejagatic9629 glad to hear back on this!
@@khtractors Well looks like there is a leak hosed off the area. Trying to pinpoint if it is from the hose or the unit in the front looks like a piston near the battery? Hoping it is just a hose?
Would this work on a Massey Ferguson 265 as well
It should. Thanks for watching
Will that fit on a 240 Massey?
It should be the same I think!
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Thank you!
Would a 100 series kit fit a mf158
I’m thinking it would but I’ve never seen a 158 in person to know for sure.
Would that fit on a MF 35 1963
I would think so but not 100% sure! Thanks for watching
@@khtractors did u get it on line ? If so could u give me the website/ company
Next just send out a 911 text. I bring ya 6060
I appreciate that!
Bar of soap will do if you don’t have plumbers putty.
Thanks!