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 rated power output is 45.5 hp 33.9 kW. Transmission: Multi-Power. Operating weight: 4079 lbs 1850 kg.
Engine Power
45.5 hp
33.9 kW
Fuel & Capacities
Gasoline
Transmission
Multi-Power
Operating Weight
4079 lbs
1850 kg
Massey Ferguson 135 Serial Number & Year Decoder
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Overview
![]() | 1965 - 1979
100 SeriesUtility tractor |
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1965 - 1979 | |
100 Series | |
Utility tractor | |
Production | |
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Manufacturer | Massey Ferguson |
Utility tractor | |
Built in Coventry, England | |
Variants | |
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2135 | industrial tractor |
Massey Ferguson 135 Power | |
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Engine | 47 hp
35.0 kW |
PTO (claimed) | 37.7 hp (rated)
28.1 kW |
43.3 hp (max)
32.3 kW | |
Mechanical | |
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Two-wheel drive | |
Steering | manual |
power (optional) | |
Mechanical drum brakes | |
Open operator station. Quick Detach cab optional. | |
Hydraulics | |
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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 | |
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Rear Type | II/I |
Control | position and draft control |
Rear lift | 3150 lbs
1428 kg |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Rear PTO | transmission |
live two-stage clutch (optional) | |
Rear PTO Type | 540 |
540/ground | |
Engine RPM | 540@1684 |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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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 | |
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Ground | negative |
Charging system | generator |
Charging amps | 10 |
Battery volts | 12 |
Battery AH | 40 (gas) |
95 (diesel) | |
References | |
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MF135 published by Massey Ferguson |
Engine
Engine options | |
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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 | |
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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. | |
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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. | |
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Dimensions
Massey Ferguson 135 Tires | |
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Ag front | 5.50-16 |
6.00-16 | |
Ag rear | 12.4/11-28 |
13.6/12-28 | |
14.9/13-24 | |
Dimensions | |
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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
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