TO35 vs 135

More transmission options. Bigger engines.

The Perkins diesels are different. One indirect, the other direct injection. I don't know that the TO-35 ever got a Standard gas or diesel engine, those were in earlier TE and TEA models as far as I know.

Gas engines in the 135 are larger, but two options. The Special (stripped model) used a Z-134 Continental, the Deluxe used a Z-145. The gas engine in the TO-35 was never bigger than the Z-134. Mid years of 135 production use a Perkins gas engine in place of the Continentals.

The 135 has more seat options. And probably weighs a bit more for better traction. And is as much as 20 years younger. Many more 135 had the power steering option.

Gerald J.

135's got updated sevceral times as time went along. (ie pressure control, alternators, ect)

The gear shift levers are longer on the TO, therefore it easier to shift.

TO does not have as much power as 135, but TO has a Continental Z134 engine that was a great little engine, if well cared for. The 135 3 cyl gas Perkins seams to shake and have not heard alot good about them.

I understand both TO and 135 had Perkins diesel engines, good engines but harder to start in winter.

last model 135 diesels had almost 35-37 hp.

Buy what you get the best deal on: Remember, if you get one with Multi power, TO or 135 plan on having multi power rebuilt, about 1K.

Good Luck,