- 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

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.
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.
| Make & model | Perkins AD 3.152 |
|---|---|
| Cylinders | 3, liquid-cooledSource 1 |
| Displacement | 152.6 ci · 2.50 L |
| Electrical system | 12 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.
| Pump flow | 4.9 gpm · 18.4 L/min |
|---|---|
| Pressure | 2,589 psi · 178 bar |
| Lift at ends | 2,866 lb · 1,300 kg |
| Rear PTO | Independent, engine-driven, 540 rpm @ 1,685 engine rpmGround-speed PTO available |
| PTO shaft | 29 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.
| Clutch | Foot operated dry and air cooled MF dual clutch |
|---|---|
| Steering | Mechanical recirculating ball steering |
| Top speed | 21.7 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.
| Unladen weight | 3,759 lb · 1,705 kg |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase | 72.0–75.2 in · 1,830–1,910 mmthe article lists alternatives |
| Length | 119.3–122.0 in · 3,030–3,100 mmthe article lists alternatives |
| Width | 64.2 in · 1,630 mm |
| Height | 53.9 in · 1,370 mm |
| Ground clearance | 11.8–13.8 in · 300–350 mmthe article lists alternatives |
| Front track | 48.0–79.9 in · 1,220–2,030 mm |
| Rear track | 52.0–76.0 in · 1,320–1,930 mm |
| Turning radius, braked | 9.3 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.
| System | Capacity |
|---|---|
| Engine oil | 7.0 qt · 6.6 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 135” · single source, not independently verified |
| Transmission | 26.4 qt · 25.0 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 135” · single source, not independently verified |
| Cooling system | 10.8 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.
- Massey Ferguson 3741.4 hp engine, claimed · 1963–1965Side by side with the 135 →
- SAME Atlanta-V (DT)41.4 hp engine, claimed · 1965–1968Side by side with the 135 →
- URSUS 401141.4 hp engine, claimed · 1965–1970Side by side with the 135 →
- ALLIS-CHALMERS FD-441.4 hp engine, claimed · 1962–1965Side by side with the 135 →
- Renault R-5641.4 hp engine, claimed · 1967–1973Side by side with the 135 →
- BUKH 452 (Super)41.4 hp engine, claimed · 1960–1967Side by side with the 135 →
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
Facts taken from these documents, units converted. Numbers beside a figure refer to this list. Licences and attribution
- Traktorenlexikon: Massey Ferguson MF 135 — CC BY-SA 4.0, WIKIBOOKS-TL-8845 · revision 1078659. Wikibooks contributors (Traktorenlexikon). Original document
- Traktorenlexikon: Massey Ferguson MF 148 — CC BY-SA 4.0, WIKIBOOKS-TL-76624 · revision 1062001. Wikibooks contributors (Traktorenlexikon). Original document