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Massey Ferguson 135 Special vs Massey Ferguson 35
Verdict: Massey Ferguson 135 Special vs Massey Ferguson 35
The Massey Ferguson 135 Special and the Massey Ferguson 35 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Massey Ferguson 135 Special leads on rated power with 38 hp against 37 hp. Massey Ferguson 135 Special is the lighter machine (1,394 kg vs 2,982 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Massey Ferguson 135 Special is the newer design (1964 vs 1960). In short: choose the Massey Ferguson 135 Special for outright pulling power, or the Massey Ferguson 35 if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.
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Fit & specs
Massey Ferguson
71
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Massey Ferguson
71
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
38 hp
37 hp
Confidence
98%
98%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
Massey FergusonReference
Massey FergusonReference
With 12.4/11-28 rear tires.Reference
Multi-Power adds a Low-High power shift to the basic transmission. The transmission will free-wheel in Multi-Power low, it must be set to high for engine braking.Reference
Differential lock
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mechanical rearReference
Steering
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manual recirculating ballReference
Variants
35
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ag tractorReference
2135
industrial tractorReference
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135 Deluxe
premiumReference
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135 Special
economyReference
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35 Utility
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industrialReference
35 Turf
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low-profileReference
Engine
Engine
33.9 kWReference
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Drawbar (tested)
24.7 kWReference
24.0 kWReference
Displacement
2.5 LReference
2.2 LReference
Bore/Stroke
91 x 127 mmReference
84 x 98 mmReference
Power
33.9 kWReference
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Compression
7.5:1Reference
6.6:1Reference
Rated RPM
2000Reference
2200Reference
Idle RPM
450-2200Reference
450-2250Reference
Firing order
1-3-4-2Reference
1-3-4-2Reference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Oil capacity
30.3 LReference
30.3 LReference
Sparkplug
Auto Lite BT-8Reference
18mmReference
Sparkplug gap
0.635 mmReference
0.635 mmReference
Point gap
0.559 mmReference
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Intake valve clearance
0.330 mmReference
0.330 mmReference
Exhaust valve clearance
0.330 mmReference
0.330 mmReference
Power at rated engine speed
28.0 kWReference
27.6 kWReference
Max power
23.9 kWReference
24.0 kWReference
Plows
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3Reference
Air cleaner
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dryReference
Coolant capacity
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9.5 LReference
Oil change
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100 hReference
Fuel Type
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DieselReference
No of Cylinders
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3-cylinderReference
Rated engine speed
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2,000Reference
Engine torque at rated speed
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45.9 kgReference
Cooling system
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liquid-cooledReference
Transmission
Gears
6 forward and 2 reverseReference
12 forward and 4 reverseReference
Clutch
279.4mm mechanical dry discReference
dry discReference
Type
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partial power shiftReference
Transmission
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Multi-PowerReference
Transmission Type
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GearReference
forward and reverse options
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6 forward and 2 reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)
26.1 kWReference
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PTO (tested)
28.2 kWReference
27.6 kWReference
Hydraulic system
30.3 LReference
30.3 LReference
Capacity
30.3 LReference
30.3 LReference
Pressure
193.1 barReference
193.1 barReference
Pump flow
17.0 lpmReference
13.2 lpmReference
Total flow
18.2 lpmReference
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Oil type
MF-1129Reference
SAE 80 GL1Reference
Rear Type
IReference
IReference
Rear lift
1292 kgReference
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Rear PTO
transmissionReference
two-stage clutchReference
Rear PTO Type
540 (1.375)Reference
ground/540 (1.375)Reference
Engine RPM
540@1700Reference
540@1700Reference
Power at rated PTO speed
26.4 kWReference
22.3 kWReference
Capacities
Fuel
51.9 LReference
52.6 LReference
Fuel tank
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35 LReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
182 cmReference
182 cmReference
Weight
1394 kgReference
2982 to 3559 poundsReference
Front tire
5.50-16Reference
5.50-16Reference
Rear tire
12.4-28Reference
10-28Reference
Ag front
6.00-16Reference
6.00-16Reference
Ag rear
14.9-24Reference
13-24Reference
Length
306 cmReference
297 cmReference
Width
161 cmReference
161 cmReference
Height
137 cmReference
137 cmReference
Operating weight
1394 kgReference
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Clearance (rear axle)
29 cmReference
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Front tread
121 to 203 cmReference
121 to 203 cmReference
Rear tread
121 to 193 cmReference
121 to 193 cmReference
Clearance (front axle)
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52 cmReference
Gas Shipping
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1352 kgReference
Diesel Operating
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1614 kgReference
Ballasted
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2680 kgReference
135 Special Serial Numbers
1964
641000001Reference
247605Reference
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
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Charging system
generatorReference
generatorReference
Charging amps
10Reference
12Reference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Battery AH
40Reference
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Gas Battery AH
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40Reference
Diesel Battery AH
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96Reference
Test results
Fuel use
13.2 l/hourReference
8.7 l/hourReference
Max pull
1908 kgReference
1798 kgReference
Speeds
Massey Ferguson 35 attachments
35 Serial Number Location
35 Serial Numbers
1960
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204181Reference
1961
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211071Reference
1962
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222207Reference
1963
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235123Reference
General
Make & Model
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Massey Ferguson (a part of AGCO)Reference
Country of manufacturer
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Utility tractorReference
PTO
Rear PTO Power
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AvailableReference
Rear PTO RPM
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540 RPMReference
Hydraulics
Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)
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Category IReference
Rear Hitch maximum lift capacity
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1,100 kgReference
Wheels & tyres
Rear wheel tread range
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12.4-28 inchReference
Front Wheel tread range
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6.00-16Reference
Operator station
Cab Availability
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AvailableReference
Cab Air conditioning, temperature differential
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Two-post folding ROPS.Reference
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.