Massey Ferguson 135 tractor specifications

1964 - 1975

1964 - 1975 100 SeriesUtility tractor

Production

Production Manufacturer:Massey Ferguson
Type:Utility tractor
Factory:Detroit, Michigan, USA
Original price:$4,385 (1975 )

Variants

Variants 135 Deluxe:premium
135 Special:economy
2135:industrial tractor

1964 - 1975

100 Series

Utility tractor

Production

Production
Manufacturer:	Massey Ferguson
Type:	Utility tractor
Factory:	Detroit, Michigan, USA
Original price:	$4,385 (1975 )

Variants

Variants
135 Deluxe:	premium
135 Special:	economy
2135:	industrial tractor

Massey Ferguson 135 Power

Massey Ferguson 135 Power
Engine:	45.5 hp 33.9 kW
Drawbar (claimed):	33 hp 24.6 kW
PTO (claimed):	38 hp 28.3 kW
Drawbar (tested):	33.06 hp 24.7 kW
PTO (tested):	37.82 hp 28.2 kW
power test details ...

Massey Ferguson 135 Engines

Massey Ferguson 135 Engines
Perkins 2.5L 3-cyl diesel
Continental 2.4L 4-cyl gasoline
Perkins 2.5L 3-cyl gasoline
Engine details ...

Mechanical

Mechanical
Chassis:	4x2 2WD
Steering:	manual
	power (optional)
Brakes:	mechanical drum
Cab:	Open operator station.
Transmissions:	6-speed
	8-speed
	12-speed partial power shift
Transmission details ...

Capacity

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

Pressure:

2800 psi
193.1 bar

Pump flow:

4.5 gpm
17.0 lpm

Total flow:

4.8 gpm
18.2 lpm

Oil type:

MF-1129

Tractor hitch

Tractor hitch
Rear Type:	I
Rear lift:	2,850 lbs 1292 kg

Power Take-off (PTO)

Power Take-off (PTO)
Rear PTO:	transmission
	live*Optional, with two-stage clutch.
Clutch:	228.6mm dry disc
Rear RPM:	540/ground (1.375)
Engine RPM:	540@1700

Dimensions & Tires

Dimensions & Tires
Wheelbase:	72 inches 182 cm
Weight:	2940 to 3130 pounds
Front tire:	5.50-16
Rear tire:	12.4/11-28
Full dimensions and tires ...

Massey Ferguson 135 attachments

Massey Ferguson 135 attachments
front-end loader
Attachment details ...

135 Serial Numbers

135 Serial Numbers
Location:	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.
photo of 135 serial number
1964:	641000001
1965:	641001909
1966:	641014871
1967:	9A10001
1968:	9A39836
1969:	9A63158
1970:	9A87325
1971:	9A107519
1972:	9A128141
1973:	9A152025
1974:	9A182761
1975:	9A207681
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Electrical

Electrical
Ground:	negative
Charging system:	generator
Charging amps:	10
Battery volts:	12
Gas Battery AH:	41
Diesel Battery AH:	95

Massey Ferguson 135 Power

Massey Ferguson 135 Power Engine:45.5 hp
33.9 kW
Drawbar (claimed):33 hp
24.6 kW
PTO (claimed):38 hp
28.3 kW
Drawbar (tested):33.06 hp
24.7 kW
PTO (tested):37.82 hp
28.2 kW
power test details ...

1964 - 1975

100 Series

Utility tractor

Nebraska Tractor Test 895

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

Nebraska Tractor Test 899

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

Nebraska Tractor Test 1009

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

Massey Ferguson 135 Engines

Massey Ferguson 135 Engines Perkins 2.5L 3-cyl diesel Continental 2.4L 4-cyl gasoline Perkins 2.5L 3-cyl gasoline Engine details ...

1964 - 1975

100 Series

Utility tractor

Engines overview

Engines overview
Perkins 2.5L 3-cyl diesel
Continental 2.4L 4-cyl gasoline
Perkins 2.5L 3-cyl gasoline

Engine Detail

Engine Detail
Perkins AD3.152
diesel
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
Fuel system:	direct injection
Compression:	17.4:1
Rated RPM:	2000
Idle RPM:	675-2200
Torque:	121.7 lb-ft 165.0 Nm
Torque RPM:	1300
Firing order:	1-2-3
Starter volts:	12
Coolant capacity:	10.5 qts 9.9 L
Intake valve clearance:	0.010 inches 0.254 mm (hot)
	0.012 inches 0.305 mm (cold)
Exhaust valve clearance:	0.010 inches 0.254 mm (hot)
	0.012 inches 0.305 mm (cold)

Engine Oil

Engine Oil

Oil capacity:	6.5 qts 6.2 L

Engine Detail

Engine Detail
Continental Z-145
gasoline
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 0.330 mm (hot)
Exhaust valve clearance:	0.013 inches 0.330 mm (hot)

Engine Oil

Engine Oil

Oil capacity:	6 qts 5.7 L

Engine Detail

Engine Detail
Perkins AG3.152
gasoline
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

Mechanical

Mechanical Chassis:4x2 2WD
Steering:manual
power (optional)
Brakes:mechanical drum
Cab:Open operator station.
Transmissions:6-speed
8-speed
12-speed partial power shift
Transmission details ...

1964 - 1975

100 Series

Utility tractor

Transmissions overview

Transmissions overview
6-speed
8-speed
12-speed partial power shift

Transmission

Gears:

6 forward and 2 reverse

Clutch:

279.4mm mechanical dry disc

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.

Speeds

Speeds
With 12.4/11-28 rear tires.

Transmission

Transmission
Gears:	8 forward and 2 reverse
Clutch:	mechanical dry disc
Oil capacity:	32 qts 30.3 L
Later standard transmission, replacing the 6-speed.

Transmission

Transmission:

Multi-Power

Type:

partial power shift

Gears:

12 forward and 4 reverse

Clutch:

hydraulic dry disc

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.

Speeds

Speeds
With 12.4/11-28 rear tires.

Capacity

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

Hydraulics Capacity:8 gal
30.3 L
Pressure:2800 psi
193.1 bar
Pump flow:4.5 gpm
17.0 lpm
Total flow:4.8 gpm
18.2 lpm
Oil type:

MF-1129

Tractor hitch

Tractor hitch Rear Type:I
Rear lift:2,850 lbs
1292 kg

Power Take-off (PTO)

Power Take-off (PTO) Rear PTO:transmission
live*Optional, with two-stage clutch.
Clutch:228.6mm dry disc
Rear RPM:540/ground (1.375)
Engine RPM:540@1700

Dimensions & Tires

Dimensions & Tires Wheelbase:72 inches
182 cm
Weight:2940 to 3130 pounds
Front tire:5.50-16
Rear tire:12.4/11-28
Full dimensions and tires ...

1964 - 1975

100 Series

Utility tractor

Massey Ferguson 135 Tires

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

Dimensions
Wheelbase:	72 inches 182 cm
Length:	120.6 inches 306 cm
Width:	63.5 inches 161 cm *Minimum width
Height:	54 inches 137 cm
Diesel Operating weight:	3130 lbs 1419 kg
Gas Operating weight:	2940 lbs 1333 kg
Clearance (rear axle):	11.5 inches 29 cm
Front tread:	48 to 80 inches 121 to 203 cm
Rear tread:	48 to 76 inches 121 to 193 cm
Rear tread:	52 to 72 inches 132 to 182 cm (power-adjust)

Massey Ferguson 135 attachments

Massey Ferguson 135 attachments front-end loader Attachment details ...

1964 - 1975

100 Series

Utility tractor

Massey Ferguson 225 Loader

Massey Ferguson 225 Loader
Height (to pin):	120 inches 304 cm
Clearance, dumped bucket:	100 inches 254 cm
Dump reach:	45 inches 114 cm
Dump angle:	52°
Reach at ground:	85 inches 215 cm
Breakout force (lift):	2500 lbs 1134 kg
Lift to full height (at pin):	1500 lbs 680 kg
Bucket width:	40 inches 101 cm

Massey Ferguson 235 Loader

Massey Ferguson 235 Loader
Height (to pin):	130 inches 330 cm
Clearance, dumped bucket:	105 inches 266 cm
Dump reach:	30 inches 76 cm
Dump angle:	40°
Reach at ground:	89 inches 226 cm
Breakout force (lift):	3250 lbs 1474 kg
Lift to full height (at pin):	2500 lbs 1134 kg
Bucket width:	48 inches 121 cm
	60 inches 152 cm
	72 inches 182 cm
	84 inches 213 cm

135 Serial Numbers

135 Serial Numbers Location: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.
photo of 135 serial number
1964:641000001
1965:641001909
1966:641014871
1967:9A10001
1968:9A39836
1969:9A63158
1970:9A87325
1971:9A107519
1972:9A128141
1973:9A152025
1974:9A182761
1975:9A207681

how to read serial numbers...