9 material differences · fewer than 12

Tractor oneMassey Ferguson MF 135 (Massey Ferguson)1964–1978No measured PTO figureTractor twoRenault 511968–1972No measured PTO figure

Which should you choose?

Read our verdict on the MF 135 and the 51 → It is generated from the rows below by a fixed, versioned rule set, and names the figure behind every call.

Field by field

9 material differences · 4 fields identical or within 5%, which is not counted as material

Massey Ferguson MF 135 (Massey Ferguson) and Renault 51, field by field
FieldMF 13551Gap
Engine
Engine power, claimed claimed41.4 hp41.4 hp—
Engine declaredPerkins AD 3.152——
Displacement declared2.50 L——
Transmission
Top speed declared21.7 mph · 35 km/h15.5 mph · 25 km/h+40% MF 135
Clutch declaredFoot operated dry and air cooled MF dual clutchTwo-stage pedal operated dry FERODO double clutch type 11 LFGM 29differs
Hydraulics & hitch
Pump flow declared4.9 gpm · 18.4 L/min——
Pressure declared2,589 psi · 178 bar——
Three-point lift, at the coupling points declared2,866 lb · 1,300 kg4,409 lb · 2,000 kg+54% 51
Rear PTO speeds declared540 rpm540 rpm—
Weight & dimensions
Unladen weight declared3,759 lb · 1,705 kg3,527 lb · 1,600 kg+7% MF 135
Wheelbase declared72.0–75.2 in · 1,830–1,910 mm70.9 in · 1,800 mmdiffers
Length declared119.3–122.0 in · 3,030–3,100 mm123.6 in · 3,140 mm—
Width declared64.2 in · 1,630 mm57.5 in · 1,460 mm+12% MF 135
Height, over the steering wheel declared53.9 in · 1,370 mm60.6 in · 1,540 mm+12% 51
Ground clearance declared11.8–13.8 in · 300–350 mm15.0 in · 380 mmdiffers
Turning radius, braked declared9.3 ft · 2.84 m9.5 ft · 2.90 m—
Fuel tank declared40.8 qt · 38.6 L58.1 qt · 55.0 L+42% 51

Massey Ferguson MF 135 (Massey Ferguson) sources

Source
  • Source: Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 135”
  • Source: Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 148”

Renault 51 sources

Source
  • Source: Traktorenlexikon, “Renault 51 R7256”