My ol' gas Massey Ferguson 135 has a rear seal leak and other issues so I'm looking to replace it. Main use will be berry crops. 35 to 45 HP is sufficient. Probably looking to buy new or nearly new so that I can finance it through a dealership. What do you guys like?

You're going to get as many replies as there are brands. And all the suggestions are worth less than you're paying. ANY new tractor out there will do what you need it to. And ANY brand of tractor is going to have a lemon or something break down sooner than someone thinks it should. All you can do is choose a dealer that you trust. I know this isn't what you were looking for, but it's the truth. Personally, I'd put money into fixing up the 135.

The MF100 series has some popularity among those looking to restore old iron particularly as users so don't junk it.

What M Magis said. Luck of the draw . 20 yr. ago I bought a 71 Ford 5000. Plow snow, haul logs, roto till food plot, use bucket for a variety of task. Regular oil changes, and a $90 rebuilt starter.
I’m happy.

I have no new ones. Guys I know that do, the ones that require a guy from dealer to come out and hook up their software, are barking pretty loud.
Using for berries do you mostly spray and cultivate, or? Just curious.

I agree with dealer you trust, good luck.

Yeah, some tillage and narrow enough to get between rows for flailing and spraying.

I have thought about fixing up the MF135 but would have about $6-7000 into it. Quite a few things wrong with it. I'm at the point where I don't have that kind of cash out of pocket for the repairs but I do have the credit to finance a new one.

Pretty hard to beat Kubota financing if your looking to buy new. I'm not crazy about the computer/emissions nonsense going on with new tractors, Kubota has a couple models in that size range that are still pretty bare bones.

I've got a 1988 2150 that we bought used a few years ago through a local Kubota dealership as a trade in.

Kubota has nothing down and 0% financing. Play with their money. Have 2 of them. 35 horse and a 99 horse. Had them both about 4-5 years with zero problems.

The 2150 isn't big enough for my needs but maybe some of the larger compact or mid-sizes could. I know John Deere is also offering good financing packages right now as well.

I wish you were closer ide love that fixer upper 135.

is your 135 gas or diesel?? had a 35 d growing up that thing would run a long day mowing hay and only use 5 gallons

I love older Massey Ferguson tractors. I'm not an expert just a fan.

Kubota, trouble free and hold their resale value.

Kubota or New Holland.

I bought a John Deere because there is a dealer 11 miles from my farm. Easy to get parts and service, both of which you will eventually need. Buy from the dealer with the best service close to your place, regardless of brand.

Any are only as good as the dealer.. I still use a 1962 606 International, which does everything I ask it to.

I bought a used new holland tc30 last summer .... Has been a nice machine for my needs ....

Anybody have any experience with Bransons? Dealer near me. But I also have JD and New Holland dealers near by.

I have a Kubota MX5100 and a John Deere 5310. Use the 5310 for loader work and small odds/ends. It’s MFWD, with the power reverser. Very nice tractor, tough and trouble free so far. The Kubota has a 6 ft bushog mower on it that we keep hooked up. It’s also a great tractor but the John Deere is a much better overall tractor. Better ride, built heavier, better hydraulics, just a better overall feel. Have had no problems with the Kubota, and it serves its purpose well, but I prefer the Deere. John Deere financial has good financing options right now. May be more pricey than the competitors, but well worth it in my opinion.

John