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A Brief History:
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In 1962 a Massey Ferguson
Corporate Coordinating Committee was formed to look at what was needed to
meet the competition from other manufactures. The result was the DX -line
(100 & 1000). There were three major points for the new line. First
was to develop a all new line and not upgrading the old models. Second,
the new line should include tractors in the highest horsepower range. And
third, the new line would be designed and produced in the most economical
locations, and as similar as possible for the different markets.
In 1965 Massey Ferguson
introduced a completely new range of models, with unified styling and
specifications worldwide. The earlier MF-30 / MF-25 was replaced with the MF-130,
MF-35 was replaced with the MF-135, the MF-50 with the MF-150 and the
MF-65 with the MF-165. Some new models was introduced to, the MF-175 (the
first with a Perkins engine designed for the tractor). The American built
MF-180 was similar. All models had six forward speeds and two reverse.
(Multipower doubled those) Compared to earlier models the hydraulics were
improved with pressure control. (not the MF-130)
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The 135-175 in
1965
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In
1971 the MF-178 replaced the MF-175. Later the MF-185 replaced the MF-178.
And a spacer was introduced on the
"Super Spec" tractors, between the gearbox and rear axel
lengthen the wheelbase, allowing fitting of a safety cab. With the
spacer the MF-135 became the MF-148, the MF-165 became the MF-168, the
MF-185 became the MF-188. The "Super Spec" tractors had
independent PTO, Multipower and high capacity hydraulic pump.
The smallest was the Vineyard
and Orchard tractors based on the MF-130 and MF-135. The were named the
MF-122, MF-140 and MF-145. Vineyard had a wheel track of around 39"
the Orchard around 54" all were built in France.
The most powerful tractors of the DX-line was the ones
in the DX-1000 -line, you can find them in another page.
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The originally
series: The
MF-130, -135, -150, -165 & -175 produced from 1965 onwards.
Some Technical
data: |
Type/Country made: |
Engine: |
Power Din HP at
crank: |
Torque at crank: |
Type of engine: |
Capacity: |
Gears: |
Tires front/rear: |
Weight: |
MF-130 / France |
Perkins 4.107 Diesel |
28.5 / 2250rpm |
76.6
lb-ft / 1106rpm |
inline 4 |
1753ccm |
8+2 |
F:
5.50 x 16, R: l1.2/10 X 28. |
1200kg |
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The MF-133 |
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The
MF-133, don't know much about this model. My uncle had one earlier,
it was very similar to to the MF-135 in size and power. It was
produced from 1968 to 1976. It had a Perkins A3.144 engine with a
output of 38 hp |
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Some Technical
data: |
Type/Country made: |
Engine: |
Power Din HP at
crank: |
Torque at crank: |
Type of engine: |
Capacity: |
Gears: |
Tires front/rear: |
Weight: |
MF-135 |
Perkins
AD3.152 |
45 |
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inline 3 |
2490ccm |
6+2 /
12+4* |
F:
6,00 x 16"/6 R: 11 x 28"/6 or 13 x 24"/6 |
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MF-135
Petrol late model |
Perkins
AG3.152 |
35 |
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inline 3 |
2489ccm |
6+2 /
12+4* |
F:
6,00 x 16"/6 R: 11 x 28"/6 or 13 x 24"/6 |
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MF-135
Petrol Standard |
Continental
Z-134 |
33 |
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inline 4 |
2195ccm |
6+2 /
12+4* |
F:
6.00 x 16, R: 12.4/11 x 28. |
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MF-135
Petrol Deluxe |
Continental
Z-145 |
35,4 |
110
lb-ft / 1,300rpm.** |
inline 4 |
2376ccm |
6+2 /
12+4* |
Rear:
14.9/13 x 24 |
3,200
lb. |
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*)12+4
with Multi Power |
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not sure about this |
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Serial
numbers MF-135 |
Year |
From: |
To: |
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Year: |
From: |
To: |
1965 |
101
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30282
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1972 |
403518
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419582
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1966 |
30283
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67596
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1973 |
419583
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432708
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1967 |
67597
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93304
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1974 |
432709
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445601
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1968 |
93305
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117428
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1975 |
445602
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457865
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1969 |
117429
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141425
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1976 |
457866
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469334
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1970 |
141426
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162114
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1977 |
469335
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479191
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1971 |
162115
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179501
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1978 |
479192
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487349
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1971 |
400001
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403517
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1979 |
487350
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490714
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*Note: Update model from 1971. |
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The MF-155 |
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The
MF-155, another tractor that I don't know much about. It was
produced from 1972 to 1976. It had a Perkins AD4.203 engine with a
output of 56hp. The same engine as early MF-165 tractors. If you
know something about the MF-155, or have some better pictures that I
have, please let me know. |
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For the MF165 to MF188 and the rest
go to PART II
Go on!
If you have some
additional information / pictures, or find some of the data is wrong. Or that I
have used copyright pictures- Please e-mail me.
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