Two Year Review on the Massey Ferguson 2605H

I have owned this tractor for two years now and have not regretted the purchase for one minute. My view is that the 2605H is the ideal utility tractor in its class. Built far heavier than a compact of similar power and it retains the classic MF features that have made these tractors so successful and popular for so many years. For my little "farm", it is perfect, great for loader work, and it can perform all the tillage that I need with ease.

[@Michael-dd7sp]

Thanks for the review. I’ve been thinking of something similar to replace my MF 175 loader tractor.

[@froghairfarm]

175s are great but this is really an upgrade - a joy to operate

[@MrJwh3000]

Thank you for this review as there isn't enough content on this 2600h series.

[@ryokom321]

Where did you find those wheel weights? How much were they?

[@rbyq6398]

Great tractor! I have one exactly like it. 2022 2605h

[@froghairfarm]

It’s fantastic, love mine

[@joep5390]

Great videos, excellent tractor, reminds me of the ones that my dad had around the farm. Curious to know if you fill the 2605H with the #2 red-dyed (cheaper) or regular vehicle diesel?

[@froghairfarm]

Thanks! I appreciate the compliment. It is a great tractor and I use off-road Diesel (red), fortunately I have a station that sells small quanities. I have used both though and the only difference is taxes.

[@gmanbeavis]

I guess I must've missed it in the video, but what are the brand, size/model, and weight of the wheel weights? I have a 2606H and I'm considering some weights. Thanks in advance.

[@froghairfarm]

I bought them from Taylor Foundry in TX. I don't recall the model #, but you can find them on their site. They ar e 150# each, two each side for me and that seems to be working great.

[@garytitus8298]

Thanks! I looking to upgrade from my '06 1540, and have been going back and forth between the H series and a 2850E. While I love my 1540, I need more lifting capacity. The H series just seem more "tractor-like" than the design of the compacts.

[@froghairfarm]

@garytitus8298 - I also have a 1840E, there is no comparison when it comes to robustness. The 2605 is larger for sure, but it is built far heavier. There's a big difference in lifting capability and feeling safe. It really depends on how you'll use it. If I had to select one to keep and one to go, I'd hang onto the 2605 in my case. I haven't looked at the 2850, so I can't comment there. The 2605 is more suited for agricultural work (if you do any) and really doesn't give anything up otherwise unless you want a hydro trans, which you cannot get on the 2605.