Classic Massey & Ferguson Enthusiast

TED-20 BUYERS GUIDE PART TWO

Rear Axle and PTO

The rear axle of the TED-20 is the building block on which a number of generations of MF rear axles were produced over a 50 year period. It is unlikely that any trouble is expected in this area other than perhaps a failed half shaft grease seal. Unlike subsequent generations, the axle also features greasable axle hubs so expect to find 70 odd years of caked grease upon a full strip down.

At the end of the half shafts will be found the 14” drum brakes which are sufficient for the size of tractor. This is an area were many tractors will have been neglected with brakes shoes worn and out of adjustment. The brakes are operated together by the single master footbrake or independently by the two pedals behind the operator’s heels. A parking latch is

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