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Massey Ferguson 165 vs Massey Ferguson 273
Verdict: Massey Ferguson 165 vs Massey Ferguson 273
The Massey Ferguson 165 and the Massey Ferguson 273 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Massey Ferguson 273 leads on rated power with 59 hp against 58 hp. Massey Ferguson 165 is the lighter machine (5,005 kg vs 5,390 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Massey Ferguson 273 is the newer design (1983 vs 1964). In short: choose the Massey Ferguson 273 for outright pulling power, or the Massey Ferguson 165 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
59 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
Four synchronized gears in three ranges, plus reverse range.Reference
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
238.7 NmReference
Torque RPM
1300Reference
1400Reference
Firing order
1-3-4-2Reference
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Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Oil capacity
30.3 LReference
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Coolant capacity
13.6 LReference
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Air cleaner
dry elementReference
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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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Fuel tank
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60.9 LReference
Engine
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44.0 kWReference
Power
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44.0 kWReference
Transmission
Transmission
Massey Ferguson Multi-PowerReference
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Gears
8 forward and 2 reverseReference
12 forward and 4 reverseReference
Clutch
dry discReference
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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
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Type
partial power shiftReference
synchromeshReference
Capacity
30.3 LReference
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Pump flow
17.0 lpmReference
36.0 lpmReference
Rear Type
I/IIReference
IIReference
Rear lift
1630 kgReference
2650 kgReference
Rear PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Rear PTO Type
540Reference
540 (1.375)Reference
Power at rated PTO speed
35.9 kWReference
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Pressure
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170.1 barReference
Engine RPM
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1000@1916Reference
Capacities
Fuel
70.0 LReference
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Max capacity
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4199 kgReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
220 cmReference
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Weight
5005 to 5830 poundsReference
5390 to 5954 poundsReference
Front tire
6.00-16Reference
7.50-18Reference
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
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Height (steering wheel)
174 cmReference
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Front tread
20/15 cmReference
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Rear tread
133 to 218 cmReference
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Operating
2644 kgReference
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Ballasted
3519 kgReference
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2WD Wheelbase
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220 cmReference
4WD Wheelbase
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217 cmReference
2WD Rear tire
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16.9-30Reference
2WD Standard tires (ag)
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Front: 7.50-18. Rear: 16.9-30Reference
4WD Standard tires (ag)
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Front: 11.2-24. Rear: 16.9-30Reference
2WD Length
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366 cmReference
4WD Length
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383 cmReference
Width
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193 cmReference
Height
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221 cmReference
2WD Ground clearance
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46 cmReference
4WD Ground clearance
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40 cmReference
2WD
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2444 kgReference
4WD
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2700 kgReference
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
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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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Variants
6830
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similar Landini modelReference
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.