Massey Ferguson 135
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| Massey Ferguson 135 | |
|---|---|
 A 1965 MF135 | |
| Type | Agricultural, industrial |
| Manufacturer | Massey Ferguson |
| Production | 1964–1975 |
| Weight | 2,940–3,130 pounds (1,330–1,420 kg)[1] |
| Propulsion | Mid-engine, rear-wheel drive layout |
| Gross power | 45.5 horsepower (33.9 kW) |
| Preceded by | Massey Ferguson 35 |
| Succeeded by | Massey Ferguson 235 |
The Massey Ferguson 135 (MF135) was a tractor produced by Massey Ferguson.
The MF135 was the first of the MF100 range, and was a successor to the MF35.[2] Production began in 1964, with the MF135 and the 165 and 175 all launched at the 1964 Smithfield Show.[3] A smaller MF130 was produced for the French market.[3]
A change to the design was made in 1965 to make the bodywork more angular.[3] The design was updated in 1971, which included a larger fuel tank.[3]
Production continued in the UK until 1979,[3] although it ended in the US in 1975 when it was succeeded by the MF235.[1] A total of 413,153 units were produced at Coventry between 1965 and 1979.[3]
Along with the MF165, it was one of the most popular tractors of the era.[4] The tractor is still sought after in the 21st century in the second-hand market due to demand in developing countries, one of the main reasons being its simple mechanical construction and high reliability, as well as familiarity with the model from farmers' experiences studying at British agricultural colleges.[4]
