Compare/Massey Ferguson 70 vs Massey Ferguson 965

Massey Ferguson 70 vs Massey Ferguson 965

Verdict: Massey Ferguson 70 vs Massey Ferguson 965

The Massey Ferguson 70 and the Massey Ferguson 965 are both backhoe loaders — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Massey Ferguson 70 leads on rated power with 108 hp against 96 hp. Massey Ferguson 965 is the lighter machine (7,484 kg vs 8,391 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Massey Ferguson 965 is the newer design (1993 vs 1969). In short: choose the Massey Ferguson 70 for outright pulling power, or the Massey Ferguson 965 if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.

Tune the fit score

Tell us about your operation

Acreage600 acBudgetMain crop / use

Fit & specs

Massey Ferguson

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Massey Ferguson

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

108 hp

96 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

—

Overview

Manufacturer

Massey FergusonReference

Massey Ferguson (a part of Fermec)Reference

liquid-cooledReference

Differential lock

hydraulic standardReference

—

Steering

hydrostatic powerReference

—

Final drives

—

outboard planetaryReference

Engine

Engine (gross)

80.5 kWReference

—

Engine (net)

62.6 kWReference

—

Displacement

5.2 LReference

4.0 LReference

Bore/Stroke

114 x 127 mmReference

100 x 127 mmReference

Power (net)

62.6 kWReference

—

Power (gross)

80.5 kWReference

—

Air cleaner

dryReference

—

Compression

17.5:1Reference

—

Rated RPM

2000Reference

2200Reference

Torque

332.2 NmReference

492.2 NmReference

Torque RPM

1300Reference

1400Reference

Oil capacity

15.1 LReference

—

Coolant capacity

20.8 LReference

—

Fuel tank

—

120.0 LReference

Engine

—

71.6 kWReference

Power

—

71.6 kWReference

Starter

—

electricReference

Starter volts

—

12Reference

Transmission

Gears

2 forward and reverseReference

4 forward and reverseReference

Capacities

Fuel

162.8 LReference

—

PTO & Hydraulics

Hydraulic system

208.2 LReference

—

Type

full power shift with torque converterReference

power shuttleReference

Capacity

208.2 LReference

—

Pressure

146.5 barReference

—

Total flow

68.1 lpmReference

141.9 lpmReference

Pump flow

—

62.1 lpmReference

Steering flow

—

79.9 lpmReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

228 cmReference

213 cmReference

Weight

8391 kgReference

7484 kgReference

Front tire

11.00x15Reference

—

Rear tire

16.9x30Reference

—

Industrial front

11.00x16Reference

—

Industrial rear

18.4x28Reference

—

Length

812 cmReference

721 cmReference

Width

228 cmReference

—

Height (cab)

248 cmReference

—

Height (backhoe)

393 cmReference

—

Operating

8391 kgReference

—

Max front axle

22680 kgReference

—

Max rear axle

40824 kgReference

—

Height

—

393 cmReference

Backhoe & Loader

Dig depth

502 cmReference

207.9 to 261 inchesReference

Dump angle

127 cmReference

—

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

—

Charging system

alternatorReference

—

Charging amps

32Reference

—

Batteries

2Reference

—

Battery volts

12Reference

—

Battery AH

95Reference

—

Attachment overview

Massey Ferguson Backhoe

Backhoe type

Massey Ferguson BackhoeReference

Fermec 965 Sideshift BackhoeReference

Transport height

393 cmReference

—

Digging depth

502 cmReference

—

2-Foot flat digging depth

490 cmReference

—

Reach from pivot

640 cmReference

—

Loading height

335 cmReference

—

Bucket Rotation

150°Reference

—

Swing Arc

180°Reference

—

Bucket force

6667 kgReference

—

Dipperstick force

3878 kgReference

—

Fermec 965 Backhoe

Digging depth (retracted stick)

—

446 cmReference

Digging depth (extended stick)

—

585 cmReference

Reach from pivot (retracted stick)

—

573 cmReference

Reach from pivot (extended stick)

—

703 cmReference

Loading height (retracted stick)

—

356 cmReference

Loading height (extended stick)

—

426 cmReference

Fermec 965 Sideshift Backhoe

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.