Massey Ferguson 135: all source data

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Overview

Production
ManufacturerMassey Ferguson
(no label)Utility tractor
(no label)Built in Detroit, Michigan, USA
(no label)Original price was $4,385 in 1975
Engine
(no label)Perkins 2.5L 3-cyl diesel
(no label)Continental 2.4L 4-cyl gasoline
(no label)Perkins 2.5L 3-cyl gasoline
Transmission
(no label)6-speed
(no label)8-speed
(no label)12-speed partial power shift
Power
Engine45.5 hp | 33.9 kW
Drawbar (claimed)33 hp | 24.6 kW
PTO (claimed)38 hp | 28.3 kW
Drawbar (tested)33.06 hp | 24.7 kW
PTO (tested)37.82 hp | 28.2 kW
Mechanical
(no label)Two-wheel drive
Steeringmanual
Steeringpower (optional)
(no label)Mechanical drum brakes
(no label)Open operator station.
Capacity
Diesel Fuel (Diesel)10.2 gal | 38.6 L
Gas Fuel (Gas)13.7 gal | 51.9 L
Hydraulic system8 gal | 30.3 L
Hydraulics
Capacity8 gal | 30.3 L
Pressure2800 psi | 193.1 bar
Pump flow4.5 gpm | 17.0 lpm
Total flow4.8 gpm | 18.2 lpm
Oil typeMF-1129
Hitch
Rear TypeI
Rear lift2,850 lbs | 1292 kg
Pto
Rear PTOtransmission
Rear PTOlive
Clutch228.6mm dry disc
Rear PTO Type540/ground (1.375)
Engine RPM540@1700
Dimensions
Wheelbase72 inches | 182 cm
Weight2940 to 3130 pounds
Front tire5.50-16
Rear tire12.4/11-28
Serial location
(no label)Serial number on the instrument panel below the steering column. Serial number may also be on the right side of the engine, below the battery tray.
Electrical
Groundnegative
Charging systemgenerator
Charging amps10
Battery volts12
Gas Battery AH41
Diesel Battery AH95

Engine

Engine options
(no label)Perkins 2.5L 3-cyl diesel
(no label)Continental 2.4L 4-cyl gasoline
(no label)Perkins 2.5L 3-cyl gasoline
Engine detail
(no label)Perkins AD3.152
(no label)diesel
(no label)3-cylinder
(no label)liquid-cooled
Displacement152.7 ci | 2.5 L
Bore/Stroke3.60x5.00 inches | 91 x 127 mm
Power45.5 hp | 33.9 kW
Fuel systemdirect injection
Compression17.4:1
Rated RPM2000
Idle RPM675-2200
Torque121.7 lb-ft | 165.0 Nm
Torque RPM1300
Firing order1-2-3
Starter volts12
Coolant capacity (Coolant)10.5 qts | 9.9 L
Intake valve clearance0.010 inches (hot) | 0.254 mm
Intake valve clearance0.012 inches (cold) | 0.305 mm
Exhaust valve clearance0.010 inches (hot) | 0.254 mm
Exhaust valve clearance0.012 inches (cold) | 0.305 mm
(no label)Continental Z-145
(no label)gasoline
(no label)4-cylinder
(no label)liquid-cooled
(no label)When equipped with the Z-145 engine, the Massey 135 was advertised as 35 PTO horsepower.
Displacement145 ci | 2.4 L
Bore/Stroke3.375x4.062 inches | 86 x 103 mm
Compression7.1:1
Rated RPM2000
Firing order1-3-4-2
Starter volts12
SparkplugChampion D-16
SparkplugAC 85 S
SparkplugAuto Lite BT-8
Sparkplug gap0.025 inches | 0.635 mm
Point gap0.022 inches | 0.559 mm
Intake valve clearance0.013 inches (hot) | 0.330 mm
Exhaust valve clearance0.013 inches (hot) | 0.330 mm
(no label)Perkins AG3.152
(no label)gasoline
(no label)3-cylinder
(no label)liquid-cooled
Displacement152.7 ci | 2.5 L
Bore/Stroke3.60x5.00 inches | 91 x 127 mm
Power45.5 hp | 33.9 kW
Compression7.5:1
Rated RPM2000
Engine oil
Oil capacity6.5 qts | 6.2 L
Oil capacity6 qts | 5.7 L

Transmission

Transmission options
(no label)6-speed
(no label)8-speed
(no label)12-speed partial power shift
Transmission
Gears6 forward and 2 reverse
Clutch279.4mm mechanical dry disc
Oil capacity32 qts | 30.3 L
Oil typeMF-1129
(no label)Standard gear transmission for early models. Three gears, plus reverse, with high and low ranges.
Gears8 forward and 2 reverse
Clutchmechanical dry disc
Oil capacity32 qts | 30.3 L
(no label)Later standard transmission, replacing the 6-speed.
TransmissionMulti-Power
Typepartial power shift
Gears12 forward and 4 reverse
Clutchhydraulic dry disc
Oil capacity32 qts | 30.3 L
Oil typeMF-1129
(no label)Multi-Power provides a clutchless power shift from high (direct drive) to a lower speed, providing additional torque. Three gears, plus reverse, in high and low ranges plus the high/low Multi-Power. Multi-Power High should be used on hills as the low speed does not allow for engine braking.

Dimensions

Tires
Ag front5.50-16
Ag front6.00-16
Ag rear12.4/11-28
Ag rear13.6/12-28
Ag rear14.9/13-24
Dimensions
Wheelbase72 inches | 182 cm
Length120.6 inches | 306 cm
Width63.5 inches | 161 cm
Height54 inches | 137 cm
Diesel Operating weight (Diesel)3130 lbs | 1419 kg
Gas Operating weight (Gas)2940 lbs | 1333 kg
Clearance (rear axle)11.5 inches | 29 cm
Front tread48 to 80 inches | 121 to 203 cm
Rear tread48 to 76 inches | 121 to 193 cm
Rear tread52 to 72 inches (power-adjust) | 132 to 182 cm