Massey Ferguson 135

The Massey Ferguson 135 is a tractor produced by Massey Ferguson. It is equipped with a 152.7 ci 2.5 L engine. The listed engine power is Diesel (listed): 47 hp / 35.0 kW; Gasoline (listed): 45.5 hp / 33.9 kW. Transmission: Multi-Power. Operating weight: 4079 lbs 1850 kg.

Overview

	1965 - 1979 100 SeriesUtility tractor 100 Series Utility tractor

Production
Manufacturer	Massey Ferguson
Utility tractor
Built in Coventry, England

Variants
2135	industrial tractor

Massey Ferguson 135 Power
Engine	47 hp 35.0 kW
PTO (claimed)	37.7 hp (rated) 28.1 kW
	43.3 hp (max) 32.3 kW

Mechanical
Two-wheel drive
Steering	manual
	power (optional)
Mechanical drum brakes
Open operator station. Quick Detach cab optional.

Hydraulics
Pump flow	15.6 gpm (linkage pump) 59.0 lpm
	8.4 gpm (service pump) 31.8 lpm
Total flow	12.3 gpm 46.6 lpm

Tractor hitch
Rear Type	II/I
Control	position and draft control
Rear lift	3150 lbs 1428 kg

Power Take-off (PTO)
Rear PTO	transmission
	live two-stage clutch (optional)
Rear PTO Type	540
	540/ground
Engine RPM	540@1684

Dimensions & Tires
Wheelbase	74.25 inches 188 cm
Weight	4079 lbs 1850 kg
Front tire	5.50-16
Rear tire	12.4/11-28
Full dimensions and tires ...

Electrical
Ground	negative
Charging system	generator
Charging amps	10
Battery volts	12
Battery AH	40 (gas)
	95 (diesel)

References
MF135 published by Massey Ferguson

Engine

Engine options
Perkins 2.5L 3-cyl diesel
Continental 2.4L 4-cyl gasoline
Perkins 2.5L 3-cyl gasoline

Engine Detail — 152.7 ci / 2.5 L Diesel

Manufacturer	Perkins AD3.152
Fuel Type	Diesel
Configuration	3-cylinder, liquid-cooled
Displacement	152.7 ci 2.5 L
Bore/Stroke	3.60x5.00 inches 91 x 127 mm
Power	47 hp 35.0 kW
Fuel system	direct injection
Compression	18.5
Rated RPM	2250
Torque	131 lb-ft 177.6 Nm
Torque RPM	1300
Firing order	1-2-3
Starter volts	12

Engine Detail — 145 ci / 2.4 L Gasoline

Manufacturer	Continental Z-145
Fuel Type	Gasoline
Configuration	4-cylinder, liquid-cooled
When equipped with the Z-145 engine, the Massey 135 was advertised as 35 PTO horsepower.
Displacement	145 ci 2.4 L
Bore/Stroke	3.375x4.062 inches 86 x 103 mm
Compression	7.1:1
Rated RPM	2000
Firing order	1-3-4-2
Starter volts	12
Sparkplug	Champion D-16
	AC 85 S
	Auto Lite BT-8
Sparkplug gap	0.025 inches 0.635 mm
Point gap	0.022 inches 0.559 mm
Intake valve clearance	0.013 inches (hot) 0.330 mm
Exhaust valve clearance	0.013 inches (hot) 0.330 mm
Oil capacity	6 qts 5.7 L

Engine Detail — 152.7 ci / 2.5 L Gasoline

Manufacturer	Perkins AG3.152
Fuel Type	Gasoline
Configuration	3-cylinder, liquid-cooled
Displacement	152.7 ci 2.5 L
Bore/Stroke	3.60x5.00 inches 91 x 127 mm
Power	45.5 hp 33.9 kW
Compression	7.5:1
Rated RPM	2000

Transmission

Transmission options
6-speed
8-speed
12-speed partial power shift

Transmission — 6 forward and 2 reverse

Gears	6 forward and 2 reverse
Oil capacity	32 qts 30.3 L
Oil type	MF-1129
Standard gear transmission for early models. Three gears, plus reverse, with high and low ranges.
With 12.4/11-28 rear tires.

Transmission — 8 forward and 2 reverse

Gears	8 forward and 2 reverse
Oil capacity	32 qts 30.3 L
Later standard transmission, replacing the 6-speed.

Transmission — Multi-Power

Transmission	Multi-Power
Type	partial power shift
Gears	12 forward and 4 reverse
Oil capacity	32 qts 30.3 L
Oil type	MF-1129
Multi-Power provides a clutchless power shift from high (direct drive) to a lower speed, providing additional torque. Three gears, plus reverse, in high and low ranges plus the high/low Multi-Power. Multi-Power High should be used on hills as the low speed does not allow for engine braking.
With 12.4/11-28 rear tires.

Dimensions

Massey Ferguson 135 Tires
Ag front	5.50-16
	6.00-16
Ag rear	12.4/11-28
	13.6/12-28
	14.9/13-24

Dimensions
Wheelbase	74.25 inches 188 cm
Length	117.5 inches 298 cm
Width	64 inches 162 cm
Height (cab)	90 inches 228 cm
Operating weight	4079 lbs 1850 kg
Front tread	48 to 80 inches 121 to 203 cm
Rear tread	48 to 76 inches 121 to 193 cm

Photos

Massey Ferguson 135 with spreader, right side.

Massey Ferguson 135 with loader, left side.