Massey Ferguson 135 150

Corey McCarthy · Oct 12, 2011

I think I have narrowed my search on a utility tractor between a Massey Ferguson 135 & 150. What is everybody"s opinions on these tractors? I have read a lot of good reviews on them and I was wondering input from people who actually owned these tractors. How durable where the Continental and Perkins engines? Finally, how well are the front ends built to sustain the abuse of a front end loader?

BillinCentralMO · Oct 12, 2011

Have been very pleased with our 165 Gas. I don't use a loader on it , but consider it pretty heavy for it's size. You probably want power steering if you plan to use the loader much. Bought ours used about 10 years ago. Had to replace the brakes and have the PS pump rebuilt. It always starts in any weather.I find it easy to drive and to get on and off of.

Tony in Mass. · Oct 12, 2011

I got to agree with Bill on everything he said, you know there is a forum just for these? click 'massey' in the grey bar above, and you will be surrounded by people who own one of each. I will say this, the 135 is OK for most everything, the 165 is a couple sizes up, super sized parts too. I am struggling to fit together all the pieces to mine, but a 50/150 is still small and easy to find parts for etc, but has a solid rather than adjustable axle, if you are going to do alot of heavy loader work. but whatever loader model you get, got to have power steering.

Dean · Oct 12, 2011

The 135 is a great small utility tractor.

Of the three available engines the Perkins AD 152 diesel engine is the most desireable and the most fuel efficient.

I once owned one with the Perkins 3 cylinder gasoline engine, which is a gasoline version of the diesel and rugged as a tank.

The latest versions had a 4X2 transmission rather than the 3X2.

The PS system on the 135 can be expensive to repair.

The 150 is basically a 135 with a more substantial front axle.

Dean

Anonymous-0 · Oct 12, 2011

The 150 isn't as common but both tractors share the same power train. The 150 has a heavier front end and axle. The Perkins engines, especially the diesel, are arguably the best engine in their size ever made. They have fuel economy equal to or better than todays engines. The Continental is a very good engine as well. If you're planning to do a lot of loader work, they aren't the best choice unless you install a front mount or PTO pump. For occassional loader use they are fine. Power steering is a bonus but manual steering will still work and has less problems than power steering.

All the hype about them is true. Have had a 1965 UK 135 diesel with multi-power since about 1980. It's needed a new clutch and some other repairs over the years but other than that is as reliable as a claw hammer. It has a loader and manual steering. It can sit for month's and fires up like it had been running 2 hours earlier. Parts are readily available and Heritage parts are available very reasonable. I'd recommend one but still make sure to have it checked out thoroughly before buying.

Corey McCarthy · Oct 13, 2011

Thanks for all the valueable comments.

Hogleg · Oct 13, 2011

Really depends what you may use it for. In my case I bought a 2000 Ford Gas. Great tractor also. Would have bought a 135 if one came my way. Lot harder to find in my area. Now, looking back, wish I had bought a 4000 or a 165. That 15 extra horses would be nice for the haying I do now. When I bought the tractor I had no idea that I would start haying. My haybine needs those extra 15 horses.

It is hard to predict the future so maybe consider a bit more power but still a nice size utility tractor... it can still do the small stuff but a bit more power if your needs change. Prices are all about the same...

John

Bob N.Y. · Oct 13, 2011

The agricultural version of the 50/150 have an adjustable front axle. It's the same style as the ag. 65/165.

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