Tractor · 1964Unverified
Massey Ferguson 165
Massey Ferguson 165 — Row-Crop tractor · 58 hp. Reference specifications; pending source verification.
Provisional listing — the headline figure is shown; full specifications are auto-generated and pending verification against published sources.
Rated power
58 hp
Max power
33.5 kW
Weight
5005 to 5830 pounds
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Overview
ManufacturerMassey FergusonReference
Row-Crop tractorReference
Built in Detroit, Michigan, USAReference
Original price was $6,700 in 1975Reference
Two-wheel driveReference
Power steeringReference
Mechanical dry disc brakesReference
Open operator stationReference
Engine
Perkins 3.3L 4-cyl dieselReference
Continental 2.9L 4-cyl gasolineReference
Perkins 3.5L 4-cyl dieselReference
Perkins 3.5L 4-cyl gasolineReference
Engine (gross)43.5 kWReference
Gas Drawbar (claimed)30.6 kWReference
Diesel Drawbar (claimed)34.3 kWReference
Plows4Reference
Drawbar (tested)33.5 kWReference
Perkins AD4.203Reference
dieselReference
4-cylinderReference
liquid-cooledReference
Displacement3.3 LReference
Bore/Stroke91 x 127 mmReference
Power (gross)43.5 kWReference
Compression18.5:1Reference
Rated RPM2000Reference
Torque229.2 NmReference
Torque RPM1300Reference
Firing order1-3-4-2Reference
StarterelectricReference
Starter volts12Reference
Oil capacity8.0 LReference
Coolant capacity13.6 LReference
ContinentalReference
gasolineReference
4-cylinder 8-valveReference
Displacement2.9 LReference
Bore/Stroke91 x 111 mmReference
Air cleanerdry elementReference
Compression7.1:1Reference
Oil capacity5.7 LReference
Perkins A4.212Reference
Displacement3.5 LReference
Bore/Stroke98 x 114 mmReference
Perkins AG4.212Reference
Compression7:1Reference
Power at rated engine speed39.1 kWReference
Max power33.5 kWReference
Power at rated engine speed35.0 kWReference
Max power29.7 kWReference
Power at rated engine speed38.7 kWReference
Max power33.1 kWReference
Transmission
12-speed partial power shiftReference
6-speedReference
8-speedReference
TransmissionMassey Ferguson Multi-PowerReference
Typepartial power shiftReference
Gears12 forward and 4 reverseReference
Clutchdry discReference
Three gears (1-3) in two ranges (Lo/Hi) with two-range Multi-Power power shift between low and high.Reference
Gears6 forward and 2 reverseReference
Oil capacity30.3 LReference
Gears8 forward and 2 reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Gas PTO (claimed)35.0 kWReference
Diesel PTO (claimed)38.0 kWReference
PTO (tested)39.1 kWReference
Hydraulic system30.3 LReference
Typeopen centerReference
Capacity30.3 LReference
Pump flow17.0 lpmReference
Rear TypeIReference
Rear TypeIIReference
Rear TypeI/IIReference
Rear lift1630 kgReference
Rear PTOliveReference
Rear PTOindependentReference
Rear PTO Type540Reference
Power at rated PTO speed35.3 kWReference
Power at rated PTO speed32.5 kWReference
Power at rated PTO speed35.9 kWReference
Capacities
Fuel70.0 LReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase208 cmReference
Wheelbase220 cmReference
Weight5005 to 5830 poundsReference
Front tire6.00-16Reference
Rear tire16.9/14-24Reference
Ag front6.00-16Reference
Ag rear16.9/14-24Reference
Ag front6.50-16Reference
Ag rear13.6/12-28Reference
Ag rear14.9/13-28Reference
Ag rear13.6-38Reference
Ag rear15.5-38Reference
Length316 cmReference
Height (steering wheel)174 cmReference
Front tread121 to 223 cmReference
Front tread20/15 cmReference
Rear tread132 to 228 cmReference
Rear tread133 to 218 cmReference
Operating2270 kgReference
Operating2306 kgReference
Operating2644 kgReference
Ballasted3519 kgReference
Massey Ferguson 165 attachments
front-end loaderReference
165 Serial Numbers
Location:Serial number plate on the dashboard of the 165, below the steering column.Reference
1964643000001Reference
1965643000481Reference
1966643007763Reference
1967643014673Reference
19679A1000Reference
19689A39836Reference
19699A63158Reference
19709A87325Reference
19719A107597Reference
19729A128141Reference
19739A152025Reference
19749A179544Reference
19759A207681Reference
FAQ: How to read a serial number table.Reference
Electrical
Charging systemgeneratorReference
Charging amps25Reference
Battery volts12Reference
Battery AH41 (gas)Reference
Battery AH96 (diesel)Reference
Test results
NTTL 896: 203 diesel 12-speed 2WDReference
NTTL 898: gasoline 12-speed 2WDReference
NTTL 1008: 212 gasoline 12-speed 2WDReference
203 diesel 12-speed 2WDMay 13 - 22, 1965Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 896 fileReference
PTO performanceReference
Fuel use11.7 l/hourReference
Fuel use10.6 l/hourReference
Drawbar performanceReference
Fuel use11.4 l/hourReference
Gear 1HL used for power test.Reference
Max pull2593 kgReference
Gear 2LH used for pull test.Reference
Gasoline 12-speed 2WDMay 18 - 29, 1965Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 898 fileReference
Fuel use15.1 l/hourReference
Fuel use14.0 l/hourReference
Gear 7 used for power test.Reference
Max pull2492 kgReference
212 gasoline 12-speed 2WDApril 28 - May 12, 1969Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1008 fileReference
Fuel use18.2 l/hourReference
Fuel use16.7 l/hourReference
Fuel use18.5 l/hourReference
Max pull2723 kgReference
Gear 7 used for pull test.Reference
Values normalized to UK metric units. Every figure is traced to at least one source; verified specs are cross-checked against two or more.