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Being a bit of a newbie on here I thought id test the water , I have always fancied restoring an 1970`s MF135 , I learnt to drive on one at the age of 7 years old and drove one every school holiday helping out on my Grandfathers farm , But that was many many years ago and the passion to restore and own one has always stuck with me .

So the question is where is the best place to find one ,Idealy I guess hidden away in an old barn somewhere . Another thing how easy is it to obtain parts for these old classics and how reasonable are the prices . And finaly was the production of these tractors much the same or were there variations over the years , If so what would be the one to go for , I seem to remember some had rounded wings and others had squared off wings with grab handles built in .

Hello Jason, I subscribe to a magazine called 'Old Tractor', published by the Kelsey Publishing Group. Its a great magazine and at the back of each issue is a Classifieds section where lots of old tractors are advertised, such as your interest, the MF-135 and lots more besides. There are other Classic Tractor mags available and can be found in a good WH Smith outlet. Best of luck with your endeavours.

Hello Jason
As dave said,there are a lot of mags around with tractors for sale.The MF 135's are making a pretty high price these days.
If I see a good reasonably priced one I will send you a personal message.
Good luck
Martyn

Thanks , I have seen the Old Tractor mag in the shops , Top shelf tractor porn

I guess the classifieds are going to be full of restored machines at a premium price , Im looking out for a non running wreck somewhere , I must be mad I spend enough time in the garage building my off roader , The missus will love me when I turn up with a rusted wreck on the low loader

jason whats the offroader l/r based i hope
i used to play around with older series l/r ,s built a few up from bits
still have a 1958 swb at the farm waiting to be brought back to life its been sat for about 4 years now i just don,t have the time
cheers graham

Hello Jason
Was out on a callout last night in Newport,On the way to Uskmouth powerstation I saw a very original 135 in a barn.
I will have to carry a camera in the van with me as I also saw some interesting dozers including a Terex at the powerstation.
Martyn
Don't know if the 135 is for sale but can ask.

d4c24a wrote:jason whats the offroader l/r based i hope
i used to play around with older series l/r ,s built a few up from bits
still have a 1958 swb at the farm waiting to be brought back to life its been sat for about 4 years now i just don,t have the time
cheers graham

Naturally LR Graham








Martyn , Newport`s only 15 miles from me ,If you hear how much I may be interested , Garage space needed first .

Jason
The 135 is on the road to Uskmouth powerstation.About 1/2 mile from the Nashpoint turn off.It can be seen from the road.I am based at East Usk railway depot Newport.
Martyn

MF 135 may be up on ebay soon, phone number 07850 267140.

Thanks Martyn , I may hold off ringing at the moment, Time and space still a problem my end ,

I was chatting to a guy on site in Warminster today about the 135 , He saw one at a farm sale , no wings , rotton body work , no water pump , a right dog of a thing and went for £1500 , Unbeliveable