On Test: Massey Ferguson 5S.135 tractor – an adaptable and competent performer

The machine is a compact and powerful package on paper, but how does the latest iteration of Massey Ferguson's longstanding snoop-nosed tractor stack up?

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The 5S sports refreshed styling and a compact outer turning circle of four-meters.
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The 5S sports refreshed styling and a compact outer turning circle of four-meters.

Massey Ferguson has a longstanding history of compact yet hydraulically capable tractors with the 3000 series perhaps starting the trend for the brand. One of the most striking features that remains from...

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