Mf 135

[glasshouse]

Did any 135 s have round mud wings ?
And front axle like a 35?

 

[Stewartry hill]

The the first of them did and red wheels

 

[glasshouse]

The the first of them did and red wheels

Are they worth much?

 

[SMID]

The first 5 years production had [swept axles] the same as the last of the 35Xs ,round wings were far more common in the orchard and hop growing areas.

 

[glasshouse]

The first 5 years production had [swept axles] the same as the last of the 35Xs ,round wings were far more common in the orchard and hop growing areas.

What year did they start?

 

[Ts 59]

Late 1964 I think?

 

[glasshouse]

So whats it worth compared to newer type?

 

[SMID]

The 100 series came out at the Smithfield show Dec 64

 

[Ts 59]

So whats it worth compared to newer type?

Id say a bit more than later ones ,but probably just my personal preference, I like the look of the red wheel centers and round mudguards.

 

[SMID]

So whats it worth compared to newer type?

It all depends on condition ,original round wings are generally fairly rusty and pattern ones are not that accurate put it this way I offered 5k for an F reg multipower. and didnt get it

 

[two-cylinder]

The early red wheel centre ones look partially attractive when restored well.

I much prefer the round fenders, more comfortable to rest arm on, square fenders seem a bit tall.

 

[SMID]

Can remember the criticism of the square ones on the 135 because they obscured the view of the 732 mower

 

[glasshouse]

The early red wheel centre ones look partially attractive when restored well.

I much prefer the round fenders, more comfortable to rest arm on, square fenders seem a bit tall.

What comfort, a round wing!!

 

[Ray]

When first introduced early 135's were available like already said with round fenders, This was I guess because MF would have these round safety fenders available from the outgoing 35x tractors. The square fenders were also available if requested as these complemented the Duple fibreglass weather cab also introduced with the launch of the 100 series or 'red giants' as they were referred too.

Personally I don't really think there's much difference in prices of cranked or later straight axle models, but multipower 135's do seem to be worth more.

 

[sjt01]

All the 135s we had in Malawi in the '70s were round winged. A bit of disc ploughing, MF 185 in the background, Eicher Goodearth from India with bench seats on the mudguard in middle, single cylinder engine.

 

[TheTallGuy]

My 1965 model (dad bought it second hand in '68) has round wings, swept axle & red centres - I wouldn't have it any other way! For me, it just looks right - the lines of the bonnet are complemented by the sweep and minimalist size of the wings, whereas the square ones look too big and angular except where a cab is fitted. The round wings are also easier to keep clean!

 

[glasshouse]

All the 135s we had in Malawi in the '70s were round winged. A bit of disc ploughing, MF 175 in the background, Eicher Goodearth from India with bench seats on the mudguard in middle, single cylinder engine.

Thats a teal timewarp picture!!
Is that a fordson and a 575?

 

[sjt01]

Thats a teal timewarp picture!!
Is that a fordson and a 575?

As I said above the picture, MF185 in the background, blue Eicher Goodearth in the centre. This is the Eicher with the Indian manufacturer's rep on board.

This is the 185 with reversible 3 furrow disc plough

 

[glasshouse]

As I said above the picture, MF185 in the background, blue Eicher Goodearth in the centre. This is the Eicher with the Indian manufacturer's rep on board.

This is the 185 with reversible 3 furrow disc plough

Didnt know they made reversible disc ploughs back then
The 185 looks more like a 5 series

 

[sjt01]

Didnt know they made reversible disc ploughs back then
The 185 looks more like a 5 series

The plough was an Imco (Zim) or Hamco (Malawi)