Massey Ferguson 135
The Massey Ferguson 135 was produced by the team at MF for 11 years from 1964 to 1975. Some people often get confused between the MF 35 and MF 135, when they really shouldn’t, the MF 135 first of all looks entirely different from the MF 35. It is a lot more ‘blocky’ than the 35. So if you can’t see a number just take a look at the shape. The first Massey Ferguson 135’s came with no cab or roll bar, but eventually MF added a cab to make it suitable for much harsher weather.
The only factory variant of the MF 135 is the 2135 which is an industrial tractor and is easily distinguishable because it is painted yellow and not the traditional red and grey.
Similar to the Massey Ferguson 35, the MF 135 came with one of four engines as standard:
- Perkins model, AD 3.152: 3 Cylinder, diesel with a power output of 45.5 hp
- Continental model, Z – 145: 4 Cylinder gasoline
- Perkins model, AG 3.152: 4 Cylinder, gasoline with a power output of 45.5 hp
- Continental model, Z – 134: 4 Cylinder gasoline with a power output of 39 hp
The MF 135 weighed in at 3,645 lbs (or 1653 kg for those of you in Europe) when built with the diesel engine, 3,565 lbs (or 1617 kg) when built with a Perkins gasoline engine and 3,810 lbs (or 1728 kg) when built with a Continental gasoline engine. Similar to the Massey Ferguson 35, it had a wheelbase of 6 ft (182 cm) but was slightly longer at 120.6 inches (306 cm).
The Massey Ferguson 135 maxed out at 15.1mph (or 24.3 kph) in it’s highest gear and could reach 7.3 mph (or 11.8 kph) in it’s highest reverse gear.
The gear system was standard with the the first models of the 135 with , but eventually they were revamped so that were three forward gears in high gear and three forward in low gear giving a total of 6 forward gear settings. While the reverse gear was also revamped so that it had one high and one low gear for reverse.
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I purchased this mf135 diesel with ps with about 800 hours on it. It is an amazing tractor would love to own a brand new one. I would pay alot for another tractor like I have with low hours. Fuel sipper.5 stars on everything
My father bought it seconc hand. It served him for over 2 decades. I reconditioned it in 2016.
This tractor is a treasure – does all ploughing, ridging, pumping water for irrigation purposes and tows loads with unbelievable torque, especially in quarries down in the valleys.
I have a 1969 Massey 135 with 5 lug front rims.. what is the story on this if anyone can help
I have owned my 135 for 10 years and use it only for bush hogging my place. Its been tough and reliable. Two years ago the thing was covered in water, literally covered up to the top of the hood in water due to a flood. I cleaned the flotsam and debris from off the thing and that Perkins diesel started right up. Of course it blew water out the exhaust. I immediately drained all fluids and flushed the crank and transmission with diesel fuel. I am going to have the top end rebuilt this winter and keep it. For what I do, its just fine.
My biggest headache is the oil leakage via the weeping hole denoting worn out rope seal. It does not seem to get fixed?
A reliable little work horse with minimal maintenance it won’t let you down. Mine has been in the family since 1974 and was worked hard daily, tobacco, corn, thousands of hours mowing and baling hay and bush hogging some seriously steep land. Has never been in the shop. 3 cylinder Perkins is almost fool proof and the most miserly on fuel of anything we ever owned. Highly recommend the diff lock feature and spin out wheels. Like earlier poster I have no power steering and it will work you. The reason that my dad was in his late 70’s and had arms like tree trunks. I would recommend some weights on the front they do tend to stand up pretty quick on a hard pull. I will point out our 1974 has 4 forward speeds in each range. If you want to bush hog this is the one for you with the wheels out these things are damn near impossible to roll and will climb like an atv. Overall just a plain simple no frills work horse.
mf 135 diesel what a piece of junk, always something wrong.
Used for:
Mowing lawns
Brush hogging
cultivating
disking
Transplanting vegetables (with optional creeper gear)
I would consider this to be one of the best small farm or chore tractors that you can buy. MF also offers a brand new tractor that has no computers, the same exact controls and four wheel drive in a similar package.
Easy to reach controls that are right where you would expect them to be
Extremely reliable
I also really like the back lit instrument gauges
Fuel gauges tend to be unreliable (although this is a common problem on many tractors)
My 135 has a toolbox mounted on the left side right in front of the clutch which is very convenient.
Creeper gear (optional) could be slower
Has to be one of the best all-time tractors there ever was. Simple, dependable, very powerful for its size. I love mine.
Perkins diesel is a relatively easy and economical rebuild. Very dependable engine.
Low, safe center of gravity. Handles slopes very well. Easy to mount and dismount.
Steering box will develop slop over the years. Easy rebuild.
I love my 135.
The Multi-Power option has a checkered reputation for dependability.
Great tractor for most jobs
Very easy on fuel & low maintenance great resale value
Fine piece of machinery to own as a small holder or a back up tractor no a large enterprise