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Massey Ferguson 165 vs Massey Ferguson 174S
Verdict: Massey Ferguson 165 vs Massey Ferguson 174S
The Massey Ferguson 165 and the Massey Ferguson 174S are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Massey Ferguson 165 leads on rated power with 58 hp against 57 hp. Massey Ferguson 174S is the lighter machine (2,685 kg vs 5,005 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Massey Ferguson 174S is the newer design (1986 vs 1964). In short: choose the Massey Ferguson 165 for outright pulling power, or the Massey Ferguson 174S if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.
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Fit & specs
Massey Ferguson
71
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Massey Ferguson
71
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
58 hp
57 hp
Confidence
98%
98%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
Massey FergusonReference
Massey FergusonReference
Three gears (1-3) in two ranges (Lo/Hi) with two-range Multi-Power power shift between low and high.Reference
With 14.9-24 rear tires.Reference
Final drives
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outboard planetaryReference
Differential lock
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mechanical rearReference
Engine
Engine (gross)
43.5 kWReference
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Gas Drawbar (claimed)
30.6 kWReference
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Diesel Drawbar (claimed)
34.3 kWReference
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Plows
4Reference
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Drawbar (tested)
33.5 kWReference
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Displacement
3.5 LReference
3.9 LReference
Bore/Stroke
98 x 114 mmReference
98 x 127 mmReference
Power (gross)
43.5 kWReference
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Compression
7:1Reference
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Rated RPM
2000Reference
2200Reference
Torque
229.2 NmReference
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Torque RPM
1300Reference
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Firing order
1-3-4-2Reference
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Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Oil capacity
30.3 LReference
37.9 LReference
Coolant capacity
13.6 LReference
15.1 LReference
Air cleaner
dry elementReference
dryReference
Power at rated engine speed
38.7 kWReference
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Max power
33.1 kWReference
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Fuel Type
DieselReference
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No of Cylinders
4-cylinderReference
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Rated engine speed
2,000Reference
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Engine torque at rated speed
76.7 kgReference
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Bore and stroke
Option 1: 3.60x5.00 inches\\nOption 2: 3.875x4.50 inchesReference
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Compression ratio
18.5:1Reference
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Cooling system
liquid-cooledReference
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Pre-heating
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thermostartReference
Transmission
Transmission
Massey Ferguson Multi-PowerReference
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Gears
8 forward and 2 reverseReference
20 forward and 8 reverseReference
Clutch
dry discReference
dry discReference
Transmission Type
PowershiftReference
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PTO & Hydraulics
Gas PTO (claimed)
35.0 kWReference
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Diesel PTO (claimed)
38.0 kWReference
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PTO (tested)
39.1 kWReference
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Hydraulic system
30.3 LReference
37.9 LReference
Type
partial power shiftReference
creeperReference
Capacity
30.3 LReference
37.9 LReference
Pump flow
17.0 lpmReference
34.8 lpmReference
Rear Type
I/IIReference
II/IReference
Rear lift
1630 kgReference
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Rear PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Rear PTO Type
540Reference
540/1000 (1.375)Reference
Power at rated PTO speed
35.9 kWReference
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PTO (claimed)
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42.5 kWReference
Rear valves
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2Reference
Control
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position and draft controlReference
Rear lift (at ends)
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2399 kgReference
Capacities
Fuel
70.0 LReference
53.0 LReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
220 cmReference
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Weight
5005 to 5830 poundsReference
2685 to 4995 poundsReference
Front tire
6.00-16Reference
7.5L-15Reference
Rear tire
16.9/14-24Reference
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Ag front
6.50-16Reference
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Ag rear
15.5-38Reference
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Length
316 cmReference
344 cmReference
Height (steering wheel)
174 cmReference
137 cmReference
Front tread
20/15 cmReference
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Rear tread
133 to 218 cmReference
98 to 152 cmReference
Operating
2644 kgReference
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Ballasted
3519 kgReference
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2WD Wheelbase
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207 cmReference
4WD Wheelbase
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201 cmReference
2WD Rear tire
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14.9-24Reference
2WD Standard tires (ag)
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Front: 7.5L-15. Rear: 14.9-24Reference
4WD Standard tires (ag)
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Front: 7.50-18. Rear: 14.9-24Reference
Width
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133 cmReference
2WD Weight
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1217 kgReference
4WD Weight
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2265 kgReference
2WD Ground clearance
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37 cmReference
4WD Ground clearance
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29 cmReference
2WD Front tread
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108 to 148 cmReference
4WD Front tread
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108 to 138 cmReference
Massey Ferguson 165 attachments
165 Serial Numbers
1964
643000001Reference
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1965
643000481Reference
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1966
643007763Reference
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1967
9A1000Reference
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1968
9A39836Reference
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1969
9A63158Reference
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1970
9A87325Reference
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1971
9A107597Reference
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1972
9A128141Reference
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1973
9A152025Reference
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1974
9A179544Reference
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1975
9A207681Reference
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Location:
Serial number plate on the dashboard of the 165, below the steering column.Reference
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Electrical
Charging system
generatorReference
alternatorReference
Charging amps
25Reference
45Reference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Battery AH
96 (diesel)Reference
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Ground
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negativeReference
Test results
Fuel use
18.5 l/hourReference
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Max pull
2723 kgReference
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General
Make & Model
Massey FergusonReference
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Country of manufacturer
Option 1: Row-Crop tractor\\nOption 2: Coventry, EnglandReference
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Power
Rated Power
60 hpReference
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PTO
Rear PTO Power
AvailableReference
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Steering & brakes
Brakes
mechanical dry disc, wet discReference
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Steering type
powerReference
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Hydraulics
Hydraulics Type
open centerReference
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Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)
Category II/IReference
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Rear Hitch maximum lift capacity
1,292.7 kgReference
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Dimensions & weight
Overall Height
157.5 cmReference
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Overall Length
335.3 cmReference
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Overall Width
182.9 cmReference
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Ground Clearance
35.6 cmReference
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Wheels & tyres
Front Wheel tread range
48 to 88 inches, 8/6 inchesReference
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Operator station
Cab Availability
AvailableReference
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Cab Air conditioning, temperature differential
Open operator stationReference
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Speeds
Fit score weighs budget, operation size, crop match and data confidence against the details above. It’s guidance, not advice — always confirm with a dealer demo.