SPECS / COMPARISON
Massey Ferguson 135 vs John Deere 420
A detailed comparison of the Massey Ferguson 135 and the John Deere 420. Click a model name to view its full specifications.
Weight
Massey Ferguson 1351330.0 kg (Diesel: 3130.6 lbs (1420.0 kg) Gas: 2932.1 lbs)
John Deere 4201474.0 kg (3249.6 lbs)
| Specification | Massey Ferguson 135 Agricultural Tractors | John Deere 420 Agricultural Tractors |
|---|---|---|
| Tractor Type | Utility Tractor | Row-Crop Tractor |
| Horsepower | 33.9 kW (45.5 HP) | — |
| Weight | 1330.0 kg (Diesel: 3130.6 lbs (1420.0 kg) Gas: 2932.1 lbs) | 1474.0 kg (3249.6 lbs) |
| Lift Capacity | 1290.0 kg (2844.0 lbs) | — |
| Transmission Type | Partial power shift with hydraulic dry disc clutch | Unsynchronized gear |
| Length | 306.0 cm (120.5 in.) | 291.0 cm (114.6 in.) |
| Pump Flow | 17.0 LPM (4.5 GPM) | — |
| Years Made | 1964-1975 | 1956-1958 |
| Engine Model | Perkins AG3.152 | John Deere |
| Engine Type | 4-stroke, liquid-cooled, inline | 4-stroke, liquid-cooled, inline |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | LP-gas |
| Cylinders | 3 | 2 |
| Displacement | 2502 cc (152.7 cu in.) | 1852 cc (113.0 cu in.) |
| Bore | 9.09 cm (3.58 in.) | 10.79 cm (4.25 in.) |
| Stroke | 12.70 cm (5.00 in.) | 10.21 cm (4.02 in.) |
| Rear PTO Type | Transmission or live | Transmission or live |
| Rear PTO Speed | 540 RPM | 540 RPM |
| Torque Speed | 165.0 N·m (121.7 lb-ft) | — |
| Compression Ratio | 7.4:1 | 5.15:1 |
| Spark Plug | Champion N12Y | — |
| Battery | One 12V 60Ah or 90 Ah | 6 V |
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
| Height | 137.0 cm (53.9 in.) | 149.0 cm (58.7 in.) |
| Width | 161.0 cm (63.4 in.) | — |
| Wheelbase | 182.0 cm (71.7 in.) | — |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 51.9 l (Diesel: 10.2 gal (38.6 l) Gas: 13.7 gal) | 75.7 l (Gas: 10.5 gal (39.7 l) LP-gas: 20.0 gal) |
| Oil Capacity | 6.2 l (1.6 gal) | — |
| Coolant Capacity | 9.9 l (2.6 gal) | 10.4 l (2.7 gal) |
| Transmission Oil Capacity | 30.3 l (8.0 gal) | — |
| Hydraulic Capacity | 30.0 l (7.9 gal) | — |
| Engine Oil Type | SAE: 10W-30 API: SD/CC or better | — |
| Hydraulic Oil Type | M-1129A | — |
| Transmission Model | Multi-Power | — |
| Gears | 12 forward and 4 reverse | 5 forward and 1 reverse |
| Chassis | 4×2 2WD | 4×2 2WD |
| Max. Travel Speed | 15.8 km/h (Forward: 19.8 MPH (31.9 km/h) Reverse: 9.8 MPH) | 4.0 km/h (Forward: 12.0 MPH (19.3 km/h) Reverse: 2.5 MPH) |
| Brakes | Mechanical, double expanding shoe, self-energizing | — |
| Drawbar Category | I | I |
| Cabin Type | Open operator station | Open operator station |
| Steering Type | Manual or power | Manual or power |
| Front Tires | Ag: 5.50-16, 6.00-16, 6.50-16, 7. 50-10 | Ag: 5.00-15, 6.00-16, 7.50-16, 7.50-10 |
| Rear Tires | Ag: 12.4/11-28, 13.6/12-28, 14.9/13-24 | Ag: 9-24, 10-24, 11-24, 11-26, 12-26, 13-26, 12-28, 10-34, 10-38 , 11-38 |
| Total Flow | 18.2 LPM (4.8 GPM) | — |
| Working Pressure | 193.1 bar (2800.0 psi) | — |
Values come from the manufacturer-sourced model files; empty cells mean the property is not published for that model. No performance ranking is applied.