Loader tractor bushing wore out,....again!

[kickinbull]

We have a 255 Massey with a 330 GB loader. I have owned it for 9yrs. 2 years ago I had the front end redone. It's wore out again! We use 4 x 4 rolls, so I didn't think they are too heavy. We also use it to load manure,haul wood and clean calf pens. I am trying to decide what to do with the tractor(after it's fixed). Maybe I need something bigger? One idea is to get a skidsteer for the loading. Or another would be to find an industrial loader tractor that has 3pt and pto? Are these size Massey's not good for loaders? TIA.

 

[novaman]

Did you keep the front end greased up? I have a couple Deere field tractors that still have the original parts in the front end and we are talking 1983 model tractors.

 

[Phil in Tupelo]

I bought a 1975 MF255 in 1976 that I replaced the king pin in one time at about 10 or 15 years old. Zerk was missing and I never greased or didn't grease enough. Replaced zerk with king pin and haven't replaced since. About 6 years ago added remotes and new Bush Hog loader. Most of our hay is 5 x5. So far no problems. I think 255 is good all around tractor that does a good job.