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A service bulletin came out from Massey regarding the def fluid sensor. If you continue to have the def issue the dealer should come out to replace the sensor. My 4710 had the same issue and after the sensor was replaced I have not had the issue. I was told the tolerances on the sensor were changed. What speed do you bale at and what type of bailer.

How long is your 3x3 square tubing were your bale spears are on? And how do you know we’re to put your bottom brackets to hook up to your bottom 3 point arms?

Very impressive, didn't know a 100hp tractor could that.

you got screwed more like 14000 bales

Very helpful and fixed. Thank you very much and save our cost for dealership repair. My brother in law planning to send service. I did not want to send and wanted to fix asap for farm hays working. Thank you!!!

Man we’ve both came a long ways since our Workmaster! Started following you then, Workmaster 75 and a John Deere 430, now a T5 100 and a Kuhn 2160

Do you mind sharing where you found the used TM1200 at that price id love to buy a new one but 52k is tough to do right now. Thanks

Holy smoke your flyin

Hi Chris ... Always awesome to see a new video from you! I've never been able to put my finger why, but there is something mesmerizing about videos of a hay train raking and rolling round bales ... That was an awesome sequence you posted. And thanks for all the info. Regarding def fluid, my NH had a defective def fluid sensor that the dealer replaced. It got progressively worse until the tractor wouldn't even start! Since then I never store def above 70 degrees, and I only buy def fluid that has been manufactured in the last 6 months. Blue def is the only brand I can find that publishes its manufacture date (albeit you have to decipher the code). I haven't had problems since.

If you haven't already had it done, ask your dealer to do the update to the a/c system. It is a major change in the way the air circulates. I believe they tested it in 2021 and was released shortly after. My neighbor had his 4710 done with the test kit and it seemed to help, but he ended up trading it before the hottest part of the summer. I have been running a TM1200 since 2019 and it has been a great machine. It has only needed two repairs. The needle fell off the pressure gauge last fall and the heim joints failed on the transport lift cylinder. I believe that to be directly related to carrying the mower in the up position a bit more than what was intended. The red transport bar is essential. Enjoy watching your videos. I'm not sure why I like to watch folks cut hay when I'm not cutting hay, but I do!

Really Nice video! Thanks for the tips and replacement procedures also website info. Really my biggest complaint with Vermeer is, not enough or absents of grease fittings! I’ve added many grease fittings to my Vermeer 604N, the VR 1222 rake, I need to add some on the TM 800 mower,around the main pivot pin. Happy Harvesting 😊

Nice baler setup! Never seen one with a rake. I also tested our tm1400 i have jd 6420 with 120hp no problem even in thick grass, i can drive 12-15km/h. Our fields are just way smaller than yours :D

That's a really nice setup, Chris.

There's a valve right under the cab at the front on the passenger side that cuts the hot water from circulating through the air conditioning if you didn't already know about it, it seems to help

I’ve had a few def quality warnings on mine also it’s only been with the peak brand blue def, I don’t buy it anymore.

Man I’ve been looking at the tm1200. To me that’s the sucky part is having to mow. I have a 9’ Kuhn and the tm1200 would almost cut my time in half. My Vermeer plugs every once in awhile. I replaced the pickup teeth and that helped but it will do it on long stem grass like Johnson grass because it tends hang on the hay saver wheels. I’m about ready to go to a wide pickup baler.

I have said it before but I'll say it again, It's always a treat to see a new video from you! I would have never have dreamed the 4710 would pull that cutter in economy PTO. Whats the reason for running it in EPTO? I would think that is just putting more load on the tractor and that's why the coolant temp is getting that hot? I have never seen mine get to the hash mark just to the left of the half way hash pulling a 12' bat wing. I feel between that cutter and then running the baler with the rake you need a bigger tractor possibly? Maybe a 6712 or 6713? I had a couple issues on my 4710 with the same DEF quality code and noticed it was only when I filled the tank up completely full, up into the filler neck full. I quit doing that and have't had that code come back in almost 2 years ago. I know after treatment systems inside and out and it doesn't make sense to me. Coincidence? Possibly but it might be worth a shot.

How do you keep things clean changing oil filter with it upside down. Is there a special way to remove. It's easy to access, only old oil in filter will pour out onto side of engine. Thanks for video and maintenance information l

Looking at one of these wanted to see how yours is doing any issues? Thanks

Looking at a 75 work master your thoughts? Thanks

What’s the total length from hitch to rear hookup??

Thanks for the info. Enjoyed it

Did you have a paint code for the yellow paint?

Did you re seal the motors on that r23a? Mines leaking and I’m wondering how hard it’s gonna be.

I know you don't have this tractor anymore but I've got the Case 75A equivalent. You said you swap the hoses for the attachment to float with the green handle/ports. This is my first tractor with dual rear ports. Do you think my Case green ports is like this? I'm only used to the single rear ports on tractors and now learning what I can do with this extra set of ports. Thanks.

The loader being higher allows the view along the front wheels to be much better though.

I just bought the same tractor two days ago...Thanks for the heads up.

Thank you. New Holland should pay you to explain how to use their equipment because they clearly don't themselves care about their customers. The information from New Holland is totally inadequate. Also there is no operators manual available on line, furthermore ALL service manuals and operator manuals should be available from the manufacturer online for FREE.

Thanks for sharing your your work. I have a 600 and by watching your video my winter project is to rebuild the cutting bar on my machine. The blades on the unit next to the drive unit are hitting literally trashed a new set of blades. The turtle on that unit has lots of play in it where it wasn’t torque down properly.

I've got a 4710 its a 2017 I've had def issues for the last 2 years I'm getting ready to head to the dealer about 100 mi away to have some codes cleared I don't know if I'm going to keep this tractor or not but they sure are a pain in the butt.

@CenTexAg I have been looking at this model for a while now. I know you have since traded your Workmaster in for a Massey Ferguson. Would you recommend the Workmaster or not?

Cris , a little tip for ya. That ep 0 grease your putting in those pofs is supose to come up to the bottom of the cross shaft, 3.4 oz. Heat that stuff up with hot water so it poors and you'll get a more acurate fill. Over fill causes heat.

Okay now i got the machine. My lifting system ball joint was shot. You can see it 2:30 under red lock bar. i can't believe there is not grease point there. There is huge stress to that joint. I would put at least some oil there "daily". Also both lift cylinder ends was welded, some one said here that these ends are aluminium, but in my machine those are cast iron. Other wise it was in good condition. I can see why they put those dually wheels, it jumps very easily with singles

Thanks! add also "tm1400" so more peoples will see this video. im going to pick up one tomorrow. We have smaller vermeer 40 serie mower it is 2004 and it has been very good machine. But will see how those bigger ones will last.

Why would the teeth rub on the spacers between turtles on start up and shut down I don't believe mine hit a working rpm no play in turtles new blades and pins

Great video, had the same problem on my 2012 T4.75. Saved a bunch of money not having to have service call. It acted wierd, would not shut off, but setting over nite would disingage, next day turn key on and off and would start. Did this for about 3 days, sure enough the cable had slipped out. The sleeve was rotated in a position that bolts were hard to get to. Thanks

Nice set up by the way.

I've had many days I couldn't rake because the wind blew the windrows away

Chris I just got my 2024 4710 and I have 540/1000 pto. Was your tractor only ordered with 540? Idk what is different but mine came with a 1000 pto shaft and our ford 9600 is same way you just swap out pto shaft for whatever implement your running. I’m assuming gear box is different but idk, when you said that it really surprised me! Thanks for another good video!

Thanks for the detailed video Chris. I have the exact same mower with quite a bit less wear on it but its nice to see what I will most likely need to do in the future. I have been into the cutter modules a couple of times so I was familiar with most of that but not the other things you did. I will tell you I have found the most annoying thing about this mower is the fact that those four little bolts that hold the bearing & gear into the module is the weak point on this cutter. If you hit any obstruction of any size, dirt clod, rock or anything like that it will pull those four little bolts right out of the hub and completely ruin the module. Speaking from experience... The only other issue Iv had with mine is the aluminum ends on each end of the lift cylinder will break off so I strongly advise you to have a spare end on hand. Other than that I really love the mobility and ability this mower has in transport getting into small gates and then having such a wide cutting width to shorten the time in the field. It does a good clean job cutting as well.

Great video Chris. Nice that you point out the spots to look for. That mower comes out looking great. Look forward to seeing you cut some hay.

Your repair confirmed my thoughts on how the power is transfered down the cutter bar..... The Cutter bar power transfer changes from vertical to horizontal to vertical back to horizontal at each turtle, using bevel gears, shafts and spacers each requiring correct clearance.... Our cutters or going on 7 years without any maint other than blades and grease.... Bar has gear oil from factory.... never had to add

Awesome rake

Good looking rig man!

Looks good, Chris. You did a nice job on the repairs. For a 40 year old machine, it looks brand new.

Thanks you Chris for a new video! Appreciate it sir please keep them coming!

Good to see another video from you! I am just like you, I would rather rebuild older equipment than buy some of the new stuff. Glad to hear the Massey is still doing good. I need to get my windows tinted but The first place I called said about $3500! Keep the videos coming please and I hope you have a great season this year.

How much did it run for the tinting and did they remove the windows to do it? I'm fixing to do the same thing to my Massey 4710

Saves my bad back

Any knew updates or just any videos to upload Chris? Miss the content!