Thank you to all that responded!

by Otony, Monday, February 20, 2017, 09:47 (2835 days ago) @ Otony

I was aware of the issues with the multi-power transmission, but fortunately this one didn't have that type. Did look at it, and condition was fairly good. All the implements were present and functional.

However, it was NOT a Diesel engine, but rather a gas engine. When I pointed that out to the seller, he admitted making an error in his ad (now corrected), but then got rather snotty, telling me that 135 series are all gasoline, and only the earlier 35 series were diesel.

I'd already done my homework by then, and disagreed with him. It went downhill from there, and the upshot is that I don't own a Massey Ferguson.

I still have my Ford 4000, but I really could use a smaller tractor for working in the orchard. The 135 would have been excellent, and I would have considered it even with a gas engine, but the gut feeling I had was that his "mistake" and willingness to argue probably meant I could expect other issues. So I will keep my eyes open for another 135, or maybe a Ford 3000.

Again, thank you to everyone, ALL the information was much appreciated.

Otony