Massey Ferguson MF 135 (Massey Ferguson) or ZETOR 35 Super?
Which should you choose?
The data can’t decide this. Power at the PTO shaft cannot be compared: the MF 135 has only engine power (gross or net not stated), claimed — a different quantity from power at the shaft; the 35 Super has only engine power (gross or net not stated), claimed — a different quantity from power at the shaft.
- The Massey Ferguson MF 135 suits road haulage better on this data: 40% (10.0 km/h / 6.2 mph) more top speed.
Generated by rule set compare@4 from the figures on the side-by-side table, allowed by route “the same stated configuration”. Measured figures are compared only with measured, claimed only with claimed, at the same test condition; differences within each figure’s tolerance are not called.
What decides it, question by question?
| Question | MF 135 | 35 Super | Call |
|---|---|---|---|
| Which puts more power through the PTO shaft? | 30.9 kW (41.4 hp)Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 135” | 30.9 kW (41.4 hp)Traktorenlexikon, “Zetor 35 Super” | Not comparableNot comparable on power at the PTO shaft: the MF 135 has only engine power (gross or net not stated), claimed — a different quantity from power at the shaft; the 35 Super has only engine power (gross or net not stated), claimed — a different quantity from power at the shaft. |
| Which turns a litre of fuel into more work at the shaft? | — | — | No figureNo call on fuel efficiency at the shaft: no figure on record for the MF 135 and the 35 Super. |
| Which pulls harder at the drawbar? | — | — | No figureNo call on drawbar power: no figure on record for the MF 135 and the 35 Super. |
| Which pumps more oil for implements? | 18.4 L/min (4.9 gpm)Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 135” | 12.5 L/min (3.3 gpm)Traktorenlexikon, “Zetor 35 Super” | AheadThe Massey Ferguson MF 135 has 47% more hydraulic flow (5.9 L/min / 1.6 gpm) than the ZETOR 35 Super (both pump flow, as stated by the source). |
| Which lifts more on the three-point hitch? | 1,300 kg (2,866 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 135” | 1,530 kg (3,373 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “Zetor 35 Super” | AheadThe ZETOR 35 Super has 18% more lift (230 kg / 507 lb) than the Massey Ferguson MF 135 (both lift at the hitch ends, as stated by the source). |
| Which is heavier, for traction? | 1,705 kg (3,759 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 135” | 2,860 kg (6,305 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “Zetor 35 Super” | Ahead (a fact, not an advantage)The ZETOR 35 Super is 68% heavier (1,155 kg / 2,546 lb) than the Massey Ferguson MF 135 (both unladen weight, as stated by the source). |
| Which may carry more ballast and load? | — | — | No figureNo call on maximum permissible mass: no figure on record for the MF 135 and the 35 Super. |
| Which has the wider choice of gears? | 6 to 8Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 135” | 5 to 9Traktorenlexikon, “Zetor 35 Super” | EvenEven on forward gears (both forward gears, as stated by the source): the figures vary by configuration and the ranges overlap. |
| Which offers a creeper range? | — | — | No figureNo call on a creeper range: not stated for the MF 135 and the 35 Super. |
| Which is faster on the road? | 35 km/h (21.7 mph)Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 135” | 25 km/h (15.5 mph)Traktorenlexikon, “Zetor 35 Super” | AheadThe Massey Ferguson MF 135 has 40% more top speed (10.0 km/h / 6.2 mph) than the ZETOR 35 Super (both top speed forward, as stated by the source). |
| Which offers more PTO speeds? | 540 rpmTraktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 135” | 540 rpmTraktorenlexikon, “Zetor 35 Super” | EvenEven on PTO speeds: the same speeds (540 rpm). |
| Which PTO runs independently of the ground drive? | independentTraktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 135” | — | No figureNo call on PTO independence: not stated for the 35 Super. |
| Which drives on both axles? | 2WDTraktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 135” | 2WDTraktorenlexikon, “Zetor 35 Super” | EvenEven on drive: all two-wheel drive. |
| Which is newer, and what about parts? | 1964–1978 | 1955–1960 | Ahead (a fact, not an advantage)The Massey Ferguson MF 135 is newer: production began 9 years later. We hold no parts-availability data, so there is no call on parts. |
What does this mean in plain words?
- The Massey Ferguson MF 135 has 47% more hydraulic flow (5.9 L/min / 1.6 gpm) than the ZETOR 35 Super (both pump flow, as stated by the source).
- The ZETOR 35 Super has 18% more lift (230 kg / 507 lb) than the Massey Ferguson MF 135 (both lift at the hitch ends, as stated by the source).
- The ZETOR 35 Super is 68% heavier (1,155 kg / 2,546 lb) than the Massey Ferguson MF 135 (both unladen weight, as stated by the source).
- The Massey Ferguson MF 135 has 40% more top speed (10.0 km/h / 6.2 mph) than the ZETOR 35 Super (both top speed forward, as stated by the source).
- The Massey Ferguson MF 135 is newer: production began 9 years later. We hold no parts-availability data, so there is no call on parts.
- Even on forward gears (both forward gears, as stated by the source): the figures vary by configuration and the ranges overlap.
- Even on PTO speeds: the same speeds (540 rpm).
- Even on drive: all two-wheel drive.
- Not comparable on power at the PTO shaft: the MF 135 has only engine power (gross or net not stated), claimed — a different quantity from power at the shaft; the 35 Super has only engine power (gross or net not stated), claimed — a different quantity from power at the shaft.
- No figure on record for every machine, so no call on: fuel efficiency at the shaft, drawbar power, maximum permissible mass, a creeper range and PTO independence.
← Every figure for both machines, side by side, with sources