Compare/Massey Ferguson 65A vs Massey Ferguson 960

Massey Ferguson 65A vs Massey Ferguson 960

Verdict: Massey Ferguson 65A vs Massey Ferguson 960

The Massey Ferguson 65A and the Massey Ferguson 960 are both backhoe loaders — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Massey Ferguson 960 leads on rated power with 96 hp against 84 hp. Massey Ferguson 65A is the lighter machine (6,680 kg vs 7,484 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Massey Ferguson 960 is the newer design (1993 vs 1990). In short: choose the Massey Ferguson 960 for outright pulling power, or the Massey Ferguson 65A if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.

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Massey Ferguson

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Rated power

84 hp

96 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Distributor

Massey FergusonReference

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Manufacturer

VenieriReference

Massey Ferguson (a part of Fermec)Reference

liquid-cooledReference

With 16.9-24 rear tires.Reference

Final drives

planetaryReference

outboard planetaryReference

Engine

Engine (gross)

62.6 kWReference

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Engine (net)

60.8 kWReference

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Displacement

2.8 LReference

4.0 LReference

Bore/Stroke

94 x 100 mmReference

100 x 127 mmReference

Power (net)

60.8 kWReference

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Power (gross)

62.6 kWReference

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Compression

21.5:1Reference

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Rated RPM

2600Reference

2200Reference

Torque

220.1 NmReference

492.2 NmReference

Torque RPM

2000Reference

1400Reference

Starter

electricReference

Starter volts

24Reference

12Reference

Oil capacity

6.5 LReference

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Coolant capacity

14.0 LReference

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Fuel tank

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120.0 LReference

Engine

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71.6 kWReference

Power

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71.6 kWReference

Transmission

Gears

infinite forward and reverseReference

4 forward and reverseReference

Capacities

Fuel

74.9 LReference

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PTO & Hydraulics

Hydraulic system

110.1 LReference

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Type

hydrostaticReference

power shuttleReference

Capacity

110.1 LReference

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Pressure

190.0 barReference

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Pump flow

98.0 lpmReference

62.1 lpmReference

Total flow

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141.9 lpmReference

Steering flow

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79.9 lpmReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

219 cmReference

213 cmReference

Weight

6680 kgReference

7484 kgReference

Front tire

12-22.5Reference

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Rear tire

12-22.5Reference

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Industrial front

12-22.5Reference

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Industrial rear

12-22.5Reference

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Length

694 cmReference

721 cmReference

Width

199 cmReference

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Height (cab)

275 cmReference

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Height (backhoe)

364 cmReference

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Front tread

160 cmReference

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Rear tread

160 cmReference

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Height

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393 cmReference

Backhoe & Loader

Dig depth

430 cmReference

207.9 to 261 inchesReference

Dump angle

114 cmReference

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Electrical

Charging system

alternatorReference

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Batteries

2Reference

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Battery volts

12Reference

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Attachment overview

Massfery Ferguson MF65A Backhoe

Backhoe type

Massfery Ferguson MF65A BackhoeReference

Fermec 960 Sideshift BackhoeReference

Transport height

364 cmReference

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Digging depth

430 cmReference

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Reach from pivot

558 cmReference

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Bucket Rotation

195°Reference

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Swing Arc

180°Reference

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Bucket force

3876 kgReference

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Dipperstick force

2571 kgReference

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Fermec 960 Backhoe

Digging depth (retracted stick)

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446 cmReference

Digging depth (extended stick)

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585 cmReference

Reach from pivot (retracted stick)

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573 cmReference

Reach from pivot (extended stick)

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703 cmReference

Loading height (retracted stick)

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356 cmReference

Loading height (extended stick)

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426 cmReference

Fermec 960 Sideshift Backhoe

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.