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Massey Ferguson 135 Special vs Massey Ferguson 1740
Verdict: Massey Ferguson 135 Special vs Massey Ferguson 1740
The Massey Ferguson 135 Special and the Massey Ferguson 1740 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 38 hp. Massey Ferguson 135 Special is the lighter machine (1,394 kg vs 3,369 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Massey Ferguson 1740 is the newer design (2013 vs 1964). Use the full side-by-side spec tables below to weigh the details against your own operation, and confirm with a dealer demo.
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Massey Ferguson
71
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Massey Ferguson
71
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
38 hp
38 hp
Confidence
98%
98%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
Massey FergusonReference
IsekiReference
With 12.4/11-28 rear tires.Reference
liquid-cooled inlineReference
Distributor
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Massey Ferguson (a part of AGCO)Reference
Differential lock
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mechanical rearReference
Variants
2135
industrial tractorReference
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135 Deluxe
premiumReference
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135 Special
economyReference
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TG6405
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similar Iseki modelReference
Engine
Engine
33.9 kWReference
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Drawbar (tested)
24.7 kWReference
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Displacement
2.5 LReference
1.5 LReference
Bore/Stroke
91 x 127 mmReference
87 x 84 mmReference
Power
33.9 kWReference
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Compression
7.5:1Reference
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Rated RPM
2000Reference
2600Reference
Idle RPM
450-2200Reference
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Firing order
1-3-4-2Reference
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Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Oil capacity
30.3 LReference
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Sparkplug
Auto Lite BT-8Reference
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Sparkplug gap
0.635 mmReference
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Point gap
0.559 mmReference
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Intake valve clearance
0.330 mmReference
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Exhaust valve clearance
0.330 mmReference
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Power at rated engine speed
28.0 kWReference
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Max power
23.9 kWReference
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Fuel tank
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40.1 LReference
Engine (gross)
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28.3 kWReference
Power (gross)
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28.3 kWReference
Starter
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electricReference
Transmission
Gears
6 forward and 2 reverseReference
infinite forward and reverseReference
Clutch
279.4mm mechanical dry discReference
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PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)
26.1 kWReference
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PTO (tested)
28.2 kWReference
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Hydraulic system
30.3 LReference
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Capacity
30.3 LReference
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Pressure
193.1 barReference
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Pump flow
17.0 lpmReference
74.2 lpmReference
Total flow
18.2 lpmReference
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Oil type
MF-1129Reference
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Rear Type
IReference
IReference
Rear lift
1292 kgReference
1270 kgReference
Rear PTO
transmissionReference
independentReference
Rear PTO Type
540 (1.375)Reference
540 (1.375)Reference
Engine RPM
540@1700Reference
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Power at rated PTO speed
26.4 kWReference
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Type
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hydrostaticReference
Mid PTO
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independentReference
Capacities
Fuel
51.9 LReference
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Dimensions
Wheelbase
182 cmReference
177 cmReference
Weight
1394 kgReference
3369 to 3704 poundsReference
Front tire
5.50-16Reference
8.00-16Reference
Rear tire
12.4-28Reference
13.6-24Reference
Ag front
6.00-16Reference
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Ag rear
14.9-24Reference
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Length
306 cmReference
347 cmReference
Width
161 cmReference
144 cmReference
Height
137 cmReference
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Operating weight
1394 kgReference
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Clearance (rear axle)
29 cmReference
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Front tread
121 to 203 cmReference
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Rear tread
121 to 193 cmReference
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Standard tires (ag)
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Front: 8.00-16. Rear: 13.6-24Reference
Lawn/turf front
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212x80D15Reference
Lawn/turf rear
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355x80D20Reference
Height (ROPS)
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219 cmReference
ROPS Weight
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1528 kgReference
Cab Weight
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1680 kgReference
Ground clearance
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30 cmReference
135 Special Serial Numbers
1964
641000001Reference
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1965
641001909Reference
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1966
641014871Reference
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1967
9A10001Reference
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1968
9A39836Reference
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1969
9A63158Reference
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1970
9A87325Reference
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1971
9A107519Reference
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1972
9A128141Reference
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1973
9A152025Reference
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1974
9A182761Reference
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1975
9A207681Reference
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Location:
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.Reference
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Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging system
generatorReference
alternatorReference
Charging amps
10Reference
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Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Battery AH
40Reference
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Test results
Fuel use
13.2 l/hourReference
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Max pull
1908 kgReference
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Speeds
Fit score weighs budget, operation size, crop match and data confidence against the details above. It’s guidance, not advice — always confirm with a dealer demo.