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Mf 135

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Member
Arable Farmer
Location
Cambridge
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.
 

Ray

Member
Mixed Farmer
Location
N.Yorkshire
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

Member
Mixed Farmer
Location
North Norfolk
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.
3253 Students ploughing.JPG
 
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TheTallGuy

Member
Location
Cambridgeshire
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

Member
Location
lothians
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.
2956 Eicher ploughing Mr Brara.JPG

This is the 185 with reversible 3 furrow disc plough
2797 MF185 & reversible disc plough.JPG
Didnt know they made reversible disc ploughs back then
The 185 looks more like a 5 series
 

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