Reliability of a Massey Ferguson 2605 Tractor

Construction

• The 2605 is encased in sheet metal as opposed to the fiberglass and plastic often used today, a plus among some who dislike the synthetic materials. This gives the tractor a durable cover that maintains an attractive appearance as it ages. Its steel hood is in a single piece, flipping up for access to most major points of service. This tractor can be fitted with either R-1 agricultural tires or R-4 industrial tires. Moreover, hydraulic systems govern the steering controls, 3-point hitch lift and auxiliary systems. The 2605 is available in either two-wheel or four-wheel drive.

Function

• This 4,530 pound machine is able to lift 3,195 pounds with its 3-point hitch. It is compatible with most implements, and has enhanced attachment controls, which can raise the implement to 2.6 feet. This makes the tractor valuable when used as a loader. Appropriate for horse or hobby farms, the 2605 is well-suited to transporting hay bales and equipment, and to removing small trees and stumps in land designated for pasture. It is marketed as a vehicle uninhibited by rugged terrain.

Power

• The Indian-made Simpson® diesel engine can run at 38 horsepower in this smallest of the 2600 series. The 3-cylinder engine has a total displacement of 152.6 cubic inches and can reach 2,000 revolutions per minute. Horsepower at the PTO shaft is advertised at 30 to 32, and the PTO RPMs reach 540. Simpson engines are assembled by the same plant that makes Perkins engines. Those customers who have used both brands have testified to their virtual interchangeability.

Safety

• The 2600 series offers more leg room and visibility at the operator's platform than did its predecessors. Additional precautions take the form of a rollover protection system and hand-operated parking brake. The straddle-mount footstep platform reduces the probability of falling when mounting and dismounting. Furthermore, the adjustable driver's seat eliminates dangerous reaching or hunching when driving the machine. The 2605 has not been the subject of widespread safety complaints among farmers or other regular users who post on tractor forums.