Massey Ferguson 135 Overview
The Massey Ferguson 135 is one of the classic small utility tractors of the 1960s and 1970s. The U.S. production data for this model runs from 1964 through 1975, with engine listings that include 152.7 cubic inch and 145 cubic inch versions.
The working setup is straightforward: 8 forward and 2 reverse gears, a transmission-driven 540/ground rear PTO, Category I rear hitch, 2,850 pounds of rear lift, and an operating-weight range of about 2,940 to 3,130 pounds. That puts the MF 135 in the useful chore, mowing, loader, and small-field class rather than the heavy field-tractor class.
Configuration matters on the 135. Perkins diesel, Continental gasoline, Perkins gasoline, U.S., UK, and other regional versions should not be blended unless the manual, parts source, or test report actually covers the same tractor.
Massey Ferguson 135 Quick Answers
- Production yearsU.S. Massey Ferguson 135 production data runs from 1964 through 1975. UK and other regional tractors need separate serial and source checks.
- PowerNebraska Test 895 measured 37.82 PTO horsepower and 33.06 drawbar horsepower for a diesel MF 135. Test 899 covers the 145 gasoline version, and Test 1009 covers the 153 gasoline version.
- EngineEngine listings include 152.7 cubic inch and 145 cubic inch versions. Match the actual engine before using tune-up, oil, or test figures.
- PTO and hitchThe Massey Ferguson 135 has a transmission-driven 540/ground rear PTO, Category I rear hitch, and 2,850-pound rear lift rating.
- Service capacityPublished capacities include 6.5 quarts or 6 quarts of engine oil depending on engine, 32 quarts of transmission oil, and an 8-gallon hydraulic system.
Engine and Power
The MF 135 engine table is a variant trap in a good way: it reflects diesel and gasoline versions rather than one universal engine. Keep the Perkins diesel, Continental gasoline, Perkins gasoline, and regional document coverage separate when reading displacement, tune-up, oil, and tested-power figures.
Diesel engine
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 (hot) 0.254 mm |
| Exhaust Valve Clearance | 0.010 inches (hot) 0.254 mm |
Gasoline engine
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 |
| 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 |
Gasoline engine
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 |
Manufacturer
Manufacture years
Engine
PTO power
Drawbar power
Transmission
The main transmission listing is 8 forward and 2 reverse. Clutch, PTO, and transmission details still matter before ordering parts, because service information can vary by build, engine, and equipment setup.
8-speed transmission
| Gears | 8 forward and 2 reverse |
|---|---|
| Clutch | mechanical dry disc |
| Transmission Oil Capacity | 32 qts 30.3 L |
PTO and Hitch
The MF 135 PTO and hitch setup centers on a transmission-driven 540/ground rear PTO, Category I rear hitch, and 2,850-pound rear lift rating. Treat ground-speed PTO separately from normal 540-rpm implement work when matching equipment.
Rear PTO
Rear PTO type
Engine RPM
Rear hitch
Rear lift
Hydraulics
The available hydraulic specs support an 8-gallon hydraulic system and a 2,850-pound rear lift rating. That is useful utility-tractor capacity, but pump condition, hitch setup, remote valves, and implement weight still decide how it performs in real work.
Capacity
Fluids, Battery, and Service Facts
Key MF 135 service capacities include 6.5 quarts or 6 quarts of engine oil depending on engine, 32 quarts of transmission oil, an 8-gallon hydraulic system, and 10.5 quarts of coolant. Spark plug and point-gap figures apply to gasoline tune-up work, not diesel tractors.
Configuration-specific values are split out where the same model has documented differences by engine, transmission, or equipment.
Engine oil capacity
- 6.5 qts 6.2 L
- 6 qts 5.7 L
Hydraulic system
Battery volts
Tires and Dimensions
Tire and dimension values can vary by wheel, axle, and configuration.
Wheelbase
Weight
Length
Width
Height
Front tire
Rear tire
Ag front
Ag rear
Electrical
Electrical rows are included when documented.
Ground
Charging system
Charging amps
Battery volts
Serial Number Lookup
The U.S. serial table starts with early numeric rows and later moves into 9A-prefixed serials. Use those rows for the matching U.S. production context, not as a global MF 135 serial rule for every factory or market.
1964
1965
1966
1967
1968
1969
1970
1971
1972
1973
1974
1975
Manuals and Documents
These documents add manual, parts, and test context for the Massey Ferguson 135. They are useful for controls, service categories, parts matching, and tested-performance details that do not fit into short spec rows.
Match coverage carefully before relying on a document for service decisions, especially because MF 135 sources can split by engine, fuel type, regional build, transmission, and test configuration.
- Massey Ferguson MF 135 operator manualOperator manual source for MF 135 controls, operation, lubrication, routine service categories, and specifications.View manual
- Massey Ferguson MF135 parts manual reprintParts manual reprint source for MF 135 gas and diesel assemblies and parts matching.View parts manual
- Nebraska Test 895: MF 135 dieselOfficial Nebraska test report for a Massey-Ferguson MF 135 diesel test configuration.Open test report
- Nebraska Test 899: MF 135 145 gasolineOfficial Nebraska test report for a Massey-Ferguson MF 135 145 gasoline test configuration.Open test report
- Nebraska Test 1009: MF 135 153 gasolineOfficial Nebraska test report for a Massey-Ferguson MF 135 153 gasoline test configuration.Open test report
Parts Checks Before Ordering
Do not order Massey Ferguson 135 parts from the model name alone. Match the part to the tractor's serial range, engine version, gas or diesel fuel type, transmission setup, PTO setup, and regional build before choosing service parts.
Filters, fluids, belts, electrical parts, clutch and PTO parts, and hydraulic parts can vary by setup. Exact part numbers need a parts catalog, manual, or trusted supplier source before they become recommendations.
Accuracy Note
Tractor specifications can vary by year, region, factory configuration, installed equipment, and later repairs. Match serial range, engine, transmission, PTO setup, and model code before ordering parts or doing service work.