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MF-135 diesel

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Mike in OH.

01-24-2005 10:45:06




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A local tractor shop that restores Massey's has a 135 diesel with 2200 hours on the engine. The rest of the tractor has been gone through & rebuilt where needed and all has been painted and looks like new. The guy does a professional job. No shortcuts in his work.It's a 1966. My question is, is that alot of hours for a diesel tractor? I'd use it to mow 3 acres every week using a 6' finishing mower and to clear the snow off the lane in the winter. With that in mind how long would it be before the engine needed a rebuild? Thanks for any information fellas! I figure the 135 will last me the rest of my life as I'm in my mid-50's. I've got a Ford 640 that's in good shape that I'm thinking about trading on this Massey.

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ben uk

01-25-2005 08:14:35




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 Re: MF-135 diesel in reply to Mike in OH., 01-24-2005 10:45:06  
Mines at around 6000 hours, think it might have been round the clock. Its had a HARD life, as far as I know it has never been rebuilt. Starts on the button, on a titchy little battery. Runs like a pro.

They have a heater (mine does anyway, is UK), just turn the key back halfway and it heats.

I never use it. Started at -5 the other day on the button, no heat.

Get a big battery on it and itll start for you what ever the temperature.

That tractor WILL last you the rest of your life. HEck mines a wreck, bought it to tide me over till i got a "proper" tractor. Dont need one. That little tractor does everything i ask it to.

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Rod in Smiths Falls, ON,

01-24-2005 17:53:33




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 Re: MF-135 diesel in reply to Mike in OH., 01-24-2005 10:45:06  
When I was looking for a tractor last fall, most of the models in my price range had hour meters that had broken at numbers in the high five thousands. Whites broke in the high sevens, low eights. One dealer told me that their hour meters last better than the others.

I ended up with a MF35 with a Perkins diesel similar to what is in the 135. Its tach had broken at 4700 hours, but it was so weathered as to be unrecognizable as an instrument, so it had been gone for a long time. The engine runs great and starts very well in cold temperatures.

You'll like the tractor.

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Mike in OH

01-24-2005 12:27:16




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 Re: MF-135 diesel in reply to Mike in OH., 01-24-2005 10:45:06  
A follow-up to my post....I've been doing some reading about diesels and cold weather. I need to have the tractor available during the winter to clear the lane of snow. I'd have it parked in an unheated garage. Does the 1966, 135 have a block heater, glow plugs or nothing? I'd like to have the tractor, but I don't want to make a mistake of buying the 135 and fighthing to get it started in the winter. Your advice please..... ..

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Rick(ont)

01-24-2005 12:32:35




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 Re: MF-135 diesel in reply to Mike in OH, 01-24-2005 12:27:16  
Hi. That would be a perfect tractor for what you are doing. 2200 hrs. is bearly broken in for the perkins diesel. As far as the winter, just plug it in for 30 minutes prior to using it and they start as good as summer.I have one and I love it.



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CH upstate NY

01-24-2005 16:50:26




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 Re: MF-135 diesel in reply to Rick(ont), 01-24-2005 12:32:35  
Mike, I have a 245, basically the same engine. I installed a block heater in one of the soft plugs. Plug it in for an hour at 15 below, touch the key and it's running.



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steveormary

01-24-2005 20:24:47




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 Re: MF-135 diesel in reply to CH upstate NY, 01-24-2005 16:50:26  
Mike, We had a TO-30 and a 641 at the same time. They were both good tractors. What is your reason for wanting to trade. How much difference would you have to pay. The 135 has lpto where your 640 may not. That would be an advantage.

steveormary



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Mike in OH

01-25-2005 04:14:02




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 The main reasons for trading up are.... in reply to steveormary, 01-24-2005 20:24:47  
that the tractor has been gone through and everything has been rebuilt where needed. The fella that restored the 135 said that the hydraulics & tranny were fine, just some seals needed replaced, although he did put in a new clutch. New tires/rims allaround.I figure that the 135 will last me the rest of my life without much hassle. I'm being optimistic. I'm 55 and for what I'd do with it, I'd never hurt it. The other reason I want it is that's it has more HP than my Ford and it has live pto. Lastly, MAN IS IT PRETTY!!!!! The guy does an excellent job. His prices are steep, but around my parts, he's known for his quality work. He wants $6700. I figure my 640 is worth $4000, maybe $4200 on trade as it's in excellent shape as well. I'm not going to rush into it..... ....

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steveormary

01-25-2005 08:45:11




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 Re: The main reasons for trading up are.... in reply to Mike in OH, 01-25-2005 04:14:02  
Mike in OH

Those are good reasons to trade. The lpto will really be nice. Dont let it get away.

steveormary



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GaryF

01-25-2005 09:55:04




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 Re: The main reasons for trading up are.... in reply to steveormary, 01-25-2005 08:45:11  
$6700 US sounds abit steep. Does it have power steering? a loader? new paint job? Two Gassers sold at auction yesterday for $3000 each Canadian. "off the farm type machines" that worked, not pretty, tires worn, paint faded. Diesels around here sell for $4500 canadian. I have seen good professionally painted MF 135s go for $6500 can. Is the guy going to back you up if anything goes wrong. Did he change the clutch plate or whole pressure plate assembly? new tires are fairly expensive.
Hope I'm not being to negative. These are really great tractors. You could spend to much time trying to get the very best deal possible. If you trust the guy and you like what you see go for it! These machines are top rate and will work for a long time to come.

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Mike in OH

01-25-2005 16:05:53




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 Everything is either............. in reply to GaryF, 01-25-2005 09:55:04  
new or rebuilt, as needed. New tires/rims. Paint job is flawless. Engine has 2200 hours on it but runs fine or he would have rebuilt it. Same goes for hydraulics & tranny. The guy does first rate work.



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GaryF

01-25-2005 18:24:55




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 Re: Everything is either............. in reply to Mike in OH, 01-25-2005 16:05:53  
Just to cover yourself do a Search on EBay Massey Ferguson. I have seen a few sell there and a number have Power Steering. Is it made in USA or UK? If that tractor sits outside choose a cold day to go over and try to start it see how it does. Will it come with tire chains? What size of rubber does it have? Sway bars? Maybe its an Orchard model that price would be good for one.
Another 2 cents!

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