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Tractor · 1964Unverified

Massey Ferguson 165

Name: Massey Ferguson 165
Brand: Massey Ferguson

Massey Ferguson 165 — Row-Crop tractor · 58 hp. Reference specifications; pending source verification.

The Massey Ferguson 165 is a tractor with a rated power output of 58 horsepower, categorising it as a lighter model within its class. Manufactured from 1964 to 1975, this model features a 4-cylinder diesel liquid-cooled engine, coupled with a two-wheel drive system and a powershift transmission. The operating weight of the Massey Ferguson 165 is listed as between 5005 and 5830 pounds, and it is suitable for operations covering up to 200 acres.

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

Catalogue coverage

Variants represented

Richest spec table

171 rows

Recorded power

58 hp

Transmissions

12-speed partial power shift

Production years

1964-1975

Verified variants

1 linked source document displayed

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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

Fuel TypeDieselReference

No of Cylinders4-cylinderReference

Rated engine speed2,000Reference

Engine torque at rated speed76.7 kgReference

Bore and strokeOption 1: 3.60x5.00 inches\\nOption 2: 3.875x4.50 inchesReference

Compression ratio18.5:1Reference

Cooling systemliquid-cooledReference

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

Transmission TypePowershiftReference

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

General

Make & ModelMassey FergusonReference

Country of manufacturerOption 1: Row-Crop tractor\\nOption 2: Coventry, EnglandReference

Power

Rated Power60 hpReference

PTO

Rear PTO PowerAvailableReference

Steering & brakes

Brakesmechanical dry disc, wet discReference

Steering typepowerReference

Hydraulics

Hydraulics Typeopen centerReference

Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)Category II/IReference

Rear Hitch maximum lift capacity1,292.7 kgReference

Dimensions & weight

Overall Height157.5 cmReference

Overall Length335.3 cmReference

Overall Width182.9 cmReference

Ground Clearance35.6 cmReference

Wheels & tyres

Front Wheel tread range48 to 88 inches, 8/6 inchesReference

Operator station

Cab AvailabilityAvailableReference

Cab Air conditioning, temperature differentialOpen operator stationReference

Values normalized to UK metric units. Every figure is traced to at least one source; verified specs are cross-checked against two or more.

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