Compare/Massey Ferguson 135 Special vs Massey Ferguson 65

Massey Ferguson 135 Special vs Massey Ferguson 65

Verdict: Massey Ferguson 135 Special vs Massey Ferguson 65

The Massey Ferguson 135 Special and the Massey Ferguson 65 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 4,185 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 1958). 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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Rated power

38 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

Massey FergusonReference

With 12.4/11-28 rear tires.Reference

Gear 3 used for pull test.Reference

Factories

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Detroit, Michigan, USAReference

Steering

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powerReference

Variants

2135

industrial tractorReference

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135 Deluxe

premiumReference

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135 Special

economyReference

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Engine

33.9 kWReference

40.6 kWReference

Drawbar (tested)

24.7 kWReference

32.8 kWReference

Displacement

2.5 LReference

3.1 LReference

Bore/Stroke

91 x 127 mmReference

89 x 127 mmReference

Power

33.9 kWReference

40.6 kWReference

Compression

7.5:1Reference

8:1Reference

Rated RPM

2000Reference

Idle RPM

450-2200Reference

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Firing order

1-3-4-2Reference

Starter volts

12Reference

Oil capacity

30.3 LReference

30.0 LReference

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

0.305 mmReference

Exhaust valve clearance

0.330 mmReference

0.305 mmReference

Power at rated engine speed

28.0 kWReference

38.0 kWReference

Max power

23.9 kWReference

32.8 kWReference

Drawbar (claimed)

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24.6 kWReference

Belt (tested)

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32.8 kWReference

Torque

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219.7 NmReference

Torque RPM

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1250Reference

Coolant capacity

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8.5 LReference

Air cleaner

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oil bathReference

Belt power (max)

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32.8 kWReference

Fuel Type

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Option 1: LPG\\nOption 2: Gasoline\\nOption 3: DieselReference

No of Cylinders

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4-cylinderReference

Rated engine speed

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2,000Reference

Engine torque at rated speed

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73.5 kgReference

Transmission

Gears

6 forward and 2 reverseReference

12 forward and 4 reverseReference

Clutch

279.4mm mechanical dry discReference

dry discReference

Transmission

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Multi-PowerReference

Transmission Type

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PowershiftReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

26.1 kWReference

30.6 kWReference

PTO (tested)

28.2 kWReference

38.0 kWReference

Hydraulic system

30.3 LReference

Capacity

30.3 LReference

Pressure

193.1 barReference

172.4 barReference

Pump flow

17.0 lpmReference

18.0 lpmReference

Total flow

18.2 lpmReference

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Oil type

MF-1129Reference

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Rear Type

IReference

Rear lift

1292 kgReference

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Rear PTO

transmissionReference

liveReference

Rear PTO Type

540 (1.375)Reference

Engine RPM

540@1700Reference

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Power at rated PTO speed

26.4 kWReference

31.8 kWReference

Type

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two-range power shiftReference

Capacities

Fuel

51.9 LReference

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Gas Fuel

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50.0 LReference

Diesel Fuel

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64.3 LReference

Rear axle

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0.9 LReference

Fuel tank

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64.4 LReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

182 cmReference

213 cmReference

Weight

1394 kgReference

4185 to 4511 poundsReference

Front tire

5.50-16Reference

Rear tire

12.4-28Reference

11-38Reference

Ag front

6.00-16Reference

7.50-16Reference

Ag rear

14.9-24Reference

13-28Reference

Length

306 cmReference

337 cmReference

Width

161 cmReference

182 cmReference

Height

137 cmReference

159 cmReference

Operating weight

1394 kgReference

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Clearance (rear axle)

29 cmReference

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Front tread

121 to 203 cmReference

Rear tread

121 to 193 cmReference

132 to 223 cmReference

Ground clearance

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51 cmReference

Gas Operating

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1898 kgReference

Diesel Operating

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2046 kgReference

Ballasted

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4207 kgReference

135 Special Serial Numbers

1964

641000001Reference

593028 (UK)Reference

1965

641001909Reference

710788 (USA)Reference

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

Charging amps

10Reference

12Reference

Battery volts

12Reference

6Reference

Battery AH

40Reference

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Batteries

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2Reference

Battery options

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2Reference

Test results

Fuel use

13.2 l/hourReference

12.1 l/hourReference

Max pull

1908 kgReference

3188 kgReference

Belt fuel use (max)

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14.8 l/hourReference

Speeds

Massey Ferguson 65 attachments

65 Serial Number Location

65 Serial Numbers

1957

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650001 (USA)Reference

1958

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500001 (UK)Reference

1959

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510451 (UK)Reference

1960

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520569 (UK)Reference

1961

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533180 (UK)Reference

1962

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551733 (UK)Reference

1963

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572325 (UK)Reference

Final

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614024 (UK)Reference

Attachment overview

General

Make & Model

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Massey FergusonReference

Power

Rated Power

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54.5 hpReference

PTO

Rear PTO Power

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AvailableReference

Hydraulics

Hydraulics Type

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open centerReference

Maximum operating pressure

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2,500 psiReference

Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)

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Category IReference

Dimensions & weight

Overall Height

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144.8 cmReference

Overall Length

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337.8 cmReference

Overall Width

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182.9 cmReference

Wheels & tyres

Rear wheel tread range

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11-38, 12-28, 12-38, 13-28 inchReference

Front Wheel tread range

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Option 1: 5.50-16, 6.00-16, 7.50-16\\nOption 2: 48 to 80 inchesReference

Steering & brakes

Steering type

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manual, powerReference

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.