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Massey Ferguson 135 Specs ( 1964-1975 )

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Production

Description Utility tractor / Built in Coventry, England
Manufacturer Massey Ferguson

Engine

Bore/Stroke 3.60x5.00 inches (91 x 127 mm) / 3.375x4.062 inches (86 x 103 mm) / 3.60x5.00 inches (91 x 127 mm)
Compression 18.5 / 7.1:1 / 7.5:1
Coolant capacity 10.5 qts (9.9 L)
Description Perkins AD3.152 / diesel / 3-cylinder / liquid-cooled / Continental Z-145 / gasoline / 4-cylinder / liquid-cooled / When equipped with the Z-145 engine, the Massey 135 was advertised as 35 PTO horsepower. / Perkins AG3.152 / gasoline / 3-cylinder / liquid-cooled
Displacement 152.7 ci (2.5 L) / 145 ci (2.4 L) / 152.7 ci (2.5 L)
Exhaust valve clearance 0.013 inches (hot) (0.330 mm)
Firing order 1-2-3 / 1-3-4-2
Fuel system direct injection
Idle RPM 675-2200
Intake valve clearance 0.013 inches (hot) (0.330 mm)
Point gap 0.022 inches (0.559 mm)
Power 47 hp (35.0 kW) / 45.5 hp (33.9 kW)
Rated RPM 2250 / 2000 / 2000
Sparkplug Champion D-16
Sparkplug gap 0.025 inches (0.635 mm)
Starter volts 12 / 12
Torque 131 lb-ft (177.6 Nm)
Torque RPM 1300
Oil capacity 6 qts (5.7 L)
Engine type Perkins 2.5L 3-cyl diesel / Continental 2.4L 4-cyl gasoline / Perkins 2.5L 3-cyl gasoline
Engine type Perkins 2.5L 3-cyl diesel / Continental 2.4L 4-cyl gasoline / Perkins 2.5L 3-cyl gasoline
Fuel tank 10.2 gal (38.6 L)
Drawbar (claimed) 33 hp (24.6 kW)
Drawbar (tested) 33.06 hp (24.7 kW)
PTO (claimed) 37.7 hp (rated) (28.1 kW)
PTO (tested) 37.82 hp (28.2 kW)

Transmission

Clutch 279.4mm mechanical dry disc / mechanical dry disc / hydraulic dry disc
Description Standard gear transmission for early models. Three gears, plus reverse, with high and low ranges. / Later standard transmission, replacing the 6-speed. / 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.
Gears 6 forward and 2 reverse / 8 forward and 2 reverse / 12 forward and 4 reverse
Oil capacity 32 qts (30.3 L) / 32 qts (30.3 L) / 32 qts (30.3 L)
Oil type MF-1129 / MF-1129
Transmission Multi-Power
Type partial power shift
Transmission type 6-speed / 8-speed / 12-speed partial power shift
Transmission type 6-speed / 8-speed / 12-speed partial power shift

Mechanical

Cab Open operator station. Quick Detach cab optional.
Description Mechanical drum brakes
Drive type Two-wheel drive
Steering manual

Capacity

Diesel Fuel 10.2 gal (38.6 L)
Gas Fuel 13.7 gal (51.9 L)
Hydraulic system 8 gal (30.3 L)

Hydraulics

Capacity 8 gal (30.3 L)
Oil type MF-1129
Pressure 2800 psi (193.1 bar)
Pump flow 15.6 gpm (linkage pump) (59.0 lpm)
Total flow 12.3 gpm (46.6 lpm)

Hitch

Control position and draft control
Rear lift 3150 lbs (1428 kg)
Rear Type II/I

PTO

Clutch 228.6mm dry disc
Engine RPM 540@1684
Rear PTO transmission
Rear PTO Type 540

Electrical

Battery AH 40 (gas)
Battery volts 12
Charging amps 10
Charging system generator
Diesel Battery AH 95
Gas Battery AH 41
Ground negative

Dimensions & Tires

Clearance (rear axle) 11.5 inches (29 cm)
Diesel Operating weight 3130 lbs (1419 kg)
Front tread 48 to 80 inches (121 to 203 cm)
Gas Operating weight 2940 lbs (1333 kg)
Height 54 inches (137 cm)
Height (cab) 90 inches (228 cm)
Length 117.5 inches (298 cm)
Operating weight 4079 lbs (1850 kg)
Rear tread 48 to 76 inches (121 to 193 cm)
Wheelbase 74.25 inches (188 cm)
Width 64 inches (162 cm)
Front tire 5.50-16
Rear tire 12.4/11-28
Weight 4079 lbs (1850 kg)
Wheelbase 74.25 inches (188 cm)
Ag front 5.50-16
Ag rear 12.4/11-28

135 Serial Number Location

Description Serial number on the instrument panel below the steering column. Serial number may also be on the right side of the engine, below the battery tray.

135 Serial Numbers

1964 641000001
1965 101
1966 30283
1967 67597
1968 93305
1969 117429
1970 141426
1971 162115
1972 403518
1973 419583
1974 432709
1975 445602
1976 457866
1977 469335
1978 479192
1979 487350
Description FAQ: How to read a serial number table.
Final 490714
Location: Serial number on the instrument panel below the steering column.

Massey Ferguson 135 attachments

Description front-end loader

Nebraska Tractor Test 1009

Description 153 gasoline 12-speed 2WDApril 28 - May 8, 1969Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1009 file / PTO performance / Drawbar performance / Gear 7 used for power test. / Gear 4 used for pull test.
Fuel use 3.5 gal/hour (13.2 l/hour) / 3.2 gal/hour (12.1 l/hour) / 3.4 gal/hour (12.9 l/hour)
Max power 32.0 hp (23.9 kW)
Max pull 4,207 lbs (1908 kg)
Power at rated engine speed 37.55 hp (28.0 kW)
Power at rated PTO speed 35.34 hp (26.4 kW)

Nebraska Tractor Test 895

Description Diesel 12-speed 2WDMay 13 - 26, 1965Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 895 file / PTO performance / Drawbar performance / Gear 1HL used for power test. / Gear 2LH used for pull test.
Fuel use 2.2 gal/hour (8.3 l/hour) / 2.0 gal/hour (7.6 l/hour) / 2.2 gal/hour (8.3 l/hour)
Max power 33.06 hp (24.7 kW)
Max pull 4,338 lbs (1967 kg)
Power at rated engine speed 37.82 hp (28.2 kW)
Power at rated PTO speed 34.86 hp (26.0 kW)

Nebraska Tractor Test 899

Description 145 gasoline 12-speed 2WDMay 19 - June 9, 1965Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 899 file / PTO performance / Drawbar performance / Gear 1HL used for power test. / Gear 2LH used for pull test.
Fuel use 3.2 gal/hour (12.1 l/hour) / 2.9 gal/hour (11.0 l/hour) / 3.4 gal/hour (12.9 l/hour)
Max power 30.45 hp (22.7 kW)
Max pull 4,105 lbs (1862 kg)
Power at rated engine speed 35.37 hp (26.4 kW)
Power at rated PTO speed 32.55 hp (24.3 kW)

References

Description MF135 published by Massey Ferguson

Speeds

Description With 12.4/11-28 rear tires. / With 12.4/11-28 rear tires.

Tractor Tests

Description NTTL 895: diesel 12-speed 2WD / NTTL 899: 145 gasoline 12-speed 2WD / NTTL 1009: 153 gasoline 12-speed 2WD

Variants

135 Deluxe premium
135 Special economy
2135 industrial tractor