Following his well-received books in this 'In Detail' series on the
Ferguson TE20 and the Massey Ferguson 35 & 65 models, author Michael
Thorne turns his attention to the outstandingly successful and
well-loved 100 Series of tractors. Of the 100 range, the most popular
was and remains the 135. Half a million 135s were built at Massey
Ferguson's factory in Coventry alone, with production overseas on top of
this figure. Another big success was the larger, more powerful 165, with
nearly 200,000 sold. This model, like the 135, is among the most popular
and sought-after classic tractors today, although many 135s and 165s are
still in active use around the world, in spite of their age. The 100
range included a great number of other models, and in addition to the
135 and 165, which are given in-depth treatment here, important models
described in detail are the 130, 148 Super-Spec, 168, 175, 185 and 188
Super-Spec. There is an extensive chapter on the implements available
for the range, and another on conversions. Featuring 290 illustrations
including detailed specially-commissioned colour photography of
outstanding examples of 100 Series tractors, Massey Ferguson 100 Series
In Detail offers an unrivaled store of knowledge for the owners and
enthusiasts who care passionately about these tractors, and serves as a
tribute to the people who made them.
