• Rigid chassis
  • WhichTractor size: Utility
  • No lab test on file
  • 1964–1978
  • Record: Massey Ferguson
  • 350,000 built

It was ranked on an engine power figure whose source does not say gross or net. WhichTractor size, not the maker’s category

The source says so, in a sentence about this machine. How we decide what a machine is

Massey Ferguson 135 specs: hp, weight, years

Perkins AD 3.152 three-cylinder diesel. The manufacturer claimed 41.4 horsepower. No laboratory has tested one, so there is no measured figure at the shaft.

Engine power, claimed · gross or net not stated

41.4 hp

30.9 kW as stated by the source

No lab test on file

Claimed · standard not stated by the source

Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 135”, claimed

This is the maker’s own figure, measured at the engine. Power at the PTO is lower — by how much, for this machine, nobody has measured.

Weight
3,759 lb
3-point lift
2,866 lb
Hyd. flow
4.9 gpm
Top speed
21.7 mph

Massey Ferguson 135 specs: key facts

  • The Massey Ferguson 135 was built from 1964 to 1978.

  • The Massey Ferguson 135 has a claimed engine power (gross or net not stated) of 30.9 kW (41.4 hp); it has no measured PTO figure.

  • The Massey Ferguson 135 is two-wheel drive (2WD).

  • The Massey Ferguson 135 has a Perkins AD 3.152 engine, a 3-cylinder 2.50 L diesel unit.Source 2

  • The Massey Ferguson 135 weighs 1,705 kg (3,759 lb) unladen.

  • The Massey Ferguson 135 has an independent rear PTO running at 540 rpm.

  • The three-point hitch of the Massey Ferguson 135 lifts 1,300 kg (2,866 lb) at the lower-link ends.

  • The hydraulic pump of the Massey Ferguson 135 delivers 18.4 L/min (4.9 gpm).

Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 135”

How does the 135 compare with its class?

  • Limitation:

    A 38.6 L fuel tank is low for its class — 29% below the median of 54 L across the 221 machines within 10% of its power that hold this figure.

Derived by WhichTractor from 246 comparable records. How we work this out

Massey Ferguson 135 tractor
Photo: Bene Riobó, CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons · Wrong photo?

How much horsepower does a 135 have?

The only figure for the 135 is 41.4 hp (30.9 kW) of claimed engine power, gross or net not stated, no test standard stated — not power at the shaft.

Engine, claimed (gross/net not stated)
41.4 hp

Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 135”

What engine is in a 135?

A 135 has a Perkins AD 3.152, a 3-cylinder 2.50 L diesel engine.

Engine — 135 engine specifications
Make & modelPerkins AD 3.152
Cylinders3, liquid-cooledSource 1
Displacement152.6 ci · 2.50 L
Electrical system12 VSource 1

Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 148”

How much will a 135 lift, and what is its hydraulic flow?

A 135 lifts 2,866 lb (1,300 kg) at the lower-link ends.

Hydraulics & PTO — 135 hydraulics and PTO specifications
Pump flow4.9 gpm · 18.4 L/min
Pressure2,589 psi · 178 bar
Lift at ends2,866 lb · 1,300 kg
Rear PTOIndependent, engine-driven, 540 rpm @ 1,685 engine rpmGround-speed PTO available
PTO shaft29 x 34,9 x 9,7 mm

Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 135”

What transmission does a 135 have?

Transmission specifications for the 135 are below.

Transmission — 135 transmission specifications
ClutchFoot operated dry and air cooled MF dual clutch
SteeringMechanical recirculating ball steering
Top speed21.7 mph · 35 km/h

Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 135”

How much does a 135 weigh?

A 135 weighs 3,759 lb (1,705 kg) unladen.

Weights & dimensions — 135 weights and dimensions
Unladen weight3,759 lb · 1,705 kg
Wheelbase72.0–75.2 in · 1,830–1,910 mmthe article lists alternatives
Length119.3–122.0 in · 3,030–3,100 mmthe article lists alternatives
Width64.2 in · 1,630 mm
Height53.9 in · 1,370 mm
Ground clearance11.8–13.8 in · 300–350 mmthe article lists alternatives
Front track48.0–79.9 in · 1,220–2,030 mm
Rear track52.0–76.0 in · 1,320–1,930 mm
Turning radius, braked9.3 ft · 2.84 m

Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 135”

What oil does a 135 take, and how much?

A 135 engine takes 7.0 qt (6.6 L). Single source, not independently verified — always confirm against the operator’s manual for your machine.

135 fluid capacities, grades and service intervals
SystemCapacity
Engine oil7.0 qt · 6.6 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 135” · single source, not independently verified
Transmission26.4 qt · 25.0 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 135” · single source, not independently verified
Cooling system10.8 qt · 10.2 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 135” · single source, not independently verified

Always confirm against the operator’s manual for your machine before service.

Which tractors compare with a 135?

Within 10% of its 41.4 hp of claimed engine power, the same type, and first built within 15 years of it.

Common questions about the Massey Ferguson 135

Is a 135 two-wheel drive or four-wheel drive?

The Massey Ferguson 135 is two-wheel drive (2WD).

What PTO does a 135 have?

A 135 has a independent 540 rpm rear PTO on a 29 x 34,9 x 9,7 mm shaft.

Sources and how this page was built

Compiled from Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 148”; and Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 135”.

Sources checked

14 SEP 2026

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Facts taken from these documents, units converted. Numbers beside a figure refer to this list. Licences and attribution

  1. Traktorenlexikon: Massey Ferguson MF 135 — CC BY-SA 4.0, WIKIBOOKS-TL-8845 · revision 1078659. Wikibooks contributors (Traktorenlexikon). Original document
  2. Traktorenlexikon: Massey Ferguson MF 148 — CC BY-SA 4.0, WIKIBOOKS-TL-76624 · revision 1062001. Wikibooks contributors (Traktorenlexikon). Original document