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Read articles →A dealership walkthrough comparing two adjacent models, the 1840M (largest in the 1800 series) and 2850M (smallest in the 2800 series), filmed when both arrived new for 2021. The presenter covers the DPF/emissions system in real detail, explains the eHST controls, loader lift capacities, and key differences between the two chassis. Useful for shoppers deciding which series fits their needs; the closing segment leans heavily into a sales pitch.
Posted by the Vahrenberg Implement channel, though the video is filmed and presented by Barnburg Implement, a Massey Ferguson dealership in Higginsville, Missouri, so expect a sales-oriented perspective.
It is load based rather than time based, with normal operation needing regeneration around every 50 hours. Passive regeneration happens at operating temperature, burning out particulate matter like a self-cleaning oven.
The FL 2814 loader has a 2,570 pound lift capacity at the pivot pin, and 1,880 pounds at 111 inches with 19.5 inches forward at the bucket edge.
The 1840M is a three cylinder tractor, the largest in the 1800 series, while the 2850M is a four cylinder tractor, the smallest in the 2800 series, with a higher lift loader and available front fenders.
It includes response control for pedal aggressiveness, a max speed limit setting, and electronic cruise control, plus a three range synchronized hydrostat with low, medium, and high range and no clutch.
