Massey Ferguson 135

Massey Ferguson 135

A 1965 MF135
Type Agricultural, industrial
Manufacturer Massey Ferguson
Production 1964–1975
Weight 3,565–3,810 pounds (1,617–1,728 kg)
Propulsion Wheels
Gross power 45.5 horsepower (33.9 kW)
Preceded by Massey Ferguson 35
Succeeded by Massey Ferguson 235
A 1965 MF135

The Massey Ferguson 135 (MF135) was a tractor produced by Massey Ferguson.

History

The MF135 was the first of the MF100 range, and was a successor to the MF35.[1] Production began in 1964 and ended in 1975, when it was succeeded by the MF235.[2] Several hundred thousand were produced, and along with the sister MF165, was the most popular tractors of the era.[3] The tractor is still sought after in the 21st century in the second-hand market due to demand in developing countries, one of the main reasons being its simple mechanical construction and high reliability, as well as familiarity with the model from farmers' experiences studying at British agricultural colleges.[3]

References

  1. Michael Thorne (2014) Massey Fergyson 35 & 65 Models In Detail, Herridge & Sons, p122
  2. Massey Ferguson 135 Tractor Data
  3. 1 2 Is this the world's favourite second-hand tractor? BBC News, 13 June 2016
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