Massey Ferguson 135

I got a late start (59 yrs old) in the love of old tractors. I got this old Massey Ferguson 135 from my father in law. I had never driven much less owned a tractor. First time I used it to cut brush on my new home site I fell in love with riding it.

After a season, my hydraulics pump went out. I decided nervously to tear into it and rebuild the pump. What a job but through the tasks, I learned a lot. Since down for Winter, I totally cleaned up and painted the whole tractor. After a long Winter I got everything completed and working good. I have totally enjoyed the process and get joy pulling grandkids around on a trailer. They just love it too.

James Halstead
South Shore, Kentucky

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