Tractor & Machinery

A way to comply

Massey Ferguson’s 135 sold well from the outset and, like the other models in the range, could incorporate an optional cab from early on in its production life. A fibreglass cab, built by Duple Motor Bodies Ltd., offered a stylish alternative to those that did not want to be exposed to the elements, but it was rather flimsy and did not offer any rollover protection.

MF said that its cabs were “styled to combine pleasing appearance with maximum comfort and convenience. They allow the driver complete freedom of movement and excellent vision to front, rear and side.” The advantage of such construction was that, other than the frame, the structure was rust-proof.

A ‘roller blind’ with inset window was an optional extra for the cab, permitting maximum protection from the elements in the colder and wetter months, but in better weather the doors could be removed, as well as

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