Tractor · 1964Unverified
Massey Ferguson 135 Special
Massey Ferguson 135 Special — 100 Series · 38 hp. Reference specifications; pending source verification.
Provisional listing — the headline figure is shown; full specifications are auto-generated and pending verification against published sources.
Rated power
38 hp
Max power
24.7 kW
Weight
1394 kg
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Overview
ManufacturerMassey FergusonReference
Utility tractorReference
Built in Detroit, Michigan, USAReference
Two-wheel driveReference
Manual steeringReference
Mechanical drum brakesReference
Open operator station.Reference
Variants
135 DeluxepremiumReference
135 SpecialeconomyReference
2135industrial tractorReference
Engine
Continental 2.2L 4-cyl gasolineReference
Continental 2.4L 4-cyl gasolineReference
Perkins 2.5L 3-cyl gasolineReference
Engine33.9 kWReference
Drawbar (tested)24.7 kWReference
Continental Z-134Reference
gasolineReference
4-cylinderReference
liquid-cooledReference
Displacement2.2 LReference
Bore/Stroke84 x 98 mmReference
Power29.1 kWReference
Compression6.6:1Reference
Rated RPM2200Reference
Idle RPM450-2200Reference
Firing order1-3-4-2Reference
Starter volts12Reference
Oil capacity5.7 LReference
SparkplugChampion D-16Reference
SparkplugAC 85 SReference
SparkplugAuto Lite BT-8Reference
Sparkplug gap0.635 mmReference
Point gap0.559 mmReference
Intake valve clearance0.330 mmReference
Exhaust valve clearance0.330 mmReference
Continental Z-145Reference
When equipped with the Z-145 engine, the Massey 135 was advertised as 35 PTO horsepower.Reference
Displacement2.4 LReference
Bore/Stroke86 x 103 mmReference
Compression7.1:1Reference
Rated RPM2000Reference
Intake valve clearance0.330 mmReference
Exhaust valve clearance0.330 mmReference
Perkins AG3.152Reference
3-cylinderReference
Displacement2.5 LReference
Bore/Stroke91 x 127 mmReference
Power33.9 kWReference
Compression7.5:1Reference
Power at rated engine speed28.2 kWReference
Max power24.7 kWReference
Power at rated engine speed26.4 kWReference
Max power22.7 kWReference
Power at rated engine speed28.0 kWReference
Max power23.9 kWReference
Transmission
6-speedReference
Gears6 forward and 2 reverseReference
Clutch279.4mm mechanical dry discReference
Oil capacity30.3 LReference
Oil typeMF-1129Reference
Standard gear transmission for early models. Three gears, plus reverse, with high and low ranges.Reference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)26.1 kWReference
PTO (tested)28.2 kWReference
Hydraulic system30.3 LReference
Capacity30.3 LReference
Pressure193.1 barReference
Pump flow17.0 lpmReference
Total flow18.2 lpmReference
Oil typeMF-1129Reference
Rear TypeIReference
Rear lift1292 kgReference
Rear PTOtransmissionReference
Rear PTO Type540 (1.375)Reference
Engine RPM540@1700Reference
Power at rated PTO speed26.0 kWReference
Power at rated PTO speed24.3 kWReference
Power at rated PTO speed26.4 kWReference
Capacities
Fuel51.9 LReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase182 cmReference
Weight1394 kgReference
Front tire5.50-16Reference
Rear tire12.4-28Reference
Ag front5.50-16Reference
Ag front6.00-16Reference
Ag rear12.4-28Reference
Ag rear13.6-28Reference
Ag rear14.9-24Reference
Length306 cmReference
Width161 cmReference
Height137 cmReference
Operating weight1394 kgReference
Clearance (rear axle)29 cmReference
Front tread121 to 203 cmReference
Rear tread121 to 193 cmReference
135 Special Serial Numbers
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
1964641000001Reference
1965641001909Reference
1966641014871Reference
19679A10001Reference
19689A39836Reference
19699A63158Reference
19709A87325Reference
19719A107519Reference
19729A128141Reference
19739A152025Reference
19749A182761Reference
19759A207681Reference
FAQ: How to read a serial number table.Reference
Electrical
GroundnegativeReference
Charging systemgeneratorReference
Charging amps10Reference
Battery volts12Reference
Battery AH40Reference
Test results
NTTL 895: diesel 12-speed 2WDReference
NTTL 899: 145 gasoline 12-speed 2WDReference
NTTL 1009: 153 gasoline 12-speed 2WDReference
Diesel 12-speed 2WDMay 13 - 26, 1965Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 895 fileReference
PTO performanceReference
Fuel use8.3 l/hourReference
Fuel use7.6 l/hourReference
Drawbar performanceReference
Gear 1HL used for power test.Reference
Max pull1967 kgReference
Gear 2LH used for pull test.Reference
145 gasoline 12-speed 2WDMay 19 - June 9, 1965Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 899 fileReference
Fuel use12.1 l/hourReference
Fuel use11.0 l/hourReference
Fuel use12.9 l/hourReference
Max pull1862 kgReference
153 gasoline 12-speed 2WDApril 28 - May 8, 1969Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1009 fileReference
Fuel use13.2 l/hourReference
Gear 7 used for power test.Reference
Max pull1908 kgReference
Gear 4 used for pull test.Reference
Speeds
With 12.4/11-28 rear tires.Reference
Values normalized to UK metric units. Every figure is traced to at least one source; verified specs are cross-checked against two or more.