Farmwithjunk
Super Member
daro said:
Those casting numbers will be the same on most all 135's. They are just that CASTING NUMBERS, and NOT serial numbers. The actual serial number will be on a 2" x 3" metal plate, found on the sheet metal that forms the lower portion of the dash, riight behind the shifters, and under the battery access panel.
As far as the horsepower....... 135's are 38 HP on the PTO, 43 ENGINE hp. This site is the only place I've ever heard people referring to ENGINE hp as the number for comparison. Since the beginning of mechinized power on farms, PTO (or BELT HP before pto's were common) was the only real USEFULL number.
GOOD 135's sell for anywhere from $3500 to $5000 and even higher in some cases. I'd consider offering less as a starting point.
If you get the opportunity to see the tractor RUNNING, check underneath the bellhousing and transmission for a couple small "weep-holes". They'll (SHOULD) have a cotter pin sticking out of them. That is to allow any oil that leaks into the bellhousing to drip out. I haven't seen a 135 yet that doesn't drip a tad bit. If it's more than a drop or two every few minutes, it has one of a number of issues. The rear oil pan gaskets tend to leak. There is a replacement gasket that cures that problem. HEAVY leaking may be a sign of the rear main seal starting to leak. TRANSMISSION oil usually means the front seal is going. If the tractor has multipower, the seals on that may be going out. Other than that, check the 3-point lift for function, check power steering (if it has that option) and check drive clutch AND PTO clutch if possible.
135's tend to wear front end parts IF it's had a loader mounted. Check for excesive wear in center axle pivot, steering links, and spindles. It IS a 35 year old tractor, so things won't be tight as new, but too much wear means buying lots of expensive parts.
These are still very useful and efficient tractors. Just avoid one that has been abused.
Let me know if I can be of any assistance.
Bill
Should you buy the 135, go to AGCO (Masey Ferguson) and get the OWNERS manual, SERVICE manual, and PARTS manual. They'll be invaluable as you strive to properly care for your tractor.
