Tractor · 1958Unverified
Massey Ferguson 65
Massey Ferguson 65 — Row-Crop tractor · 38 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
38 hp
Max power
23.3 kW
Weight
4185 to 4511 pounds
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Overview
ManufacturerMassey FergusonReference
Row-Crop tractorReference
FactoriesCoventry, EnglandReference
FactoriesDetroit, Michigan, USAReference
Original price was $3,935 in 1964Reference
The Massey Ferguson 65 was available in utility (model code S) and high-clearance (C) chassis.Reference
Two-wheel driveReference
SteeringmanualReference
SteeringpowerReference
Differential mechanical internal expanding disc brakesReference
Open operator station.Reference
Engine
Continental 2.9L 4-cyl gasolineReference
Perkins 3.3L 4-cyl dieselReference
Perkins 3.1L 4-cyl dieselReference
Continental 2.9L 4-cyl LP gasReference
Engine40.6 kWReference
Drawbar (claimed)24.6 kWReference
Drawbar (tested)32.8 kWReference
Belt (tested)32.8 kWReference
Continental G-176Reference
gasolineReference
4-cylinderReference
liquid-cooledReference
The Continental engine was only available on Massey Ferguson 65 tractors built in the United States.Reference
Displacement2.9 LReference
Bore/Stroke91 x 111 mmReference
Power40.6 kWReference
Compression7.1:1Reference
Rated RPM2000Reference
Torque219.7 NmReference
Torque RPM1250Reference
Starter volts12Reference
Coolant capacity9.8 LReference
Perkins 4A-203Reference
dieselReference
liquid-cooled vertical L-headReference
Displacement3.3 LReference
Bore/Stroke91 x 127 mmReference
Air cleaneroil bathReference
Compression17.4:1Reference
Coolant capacity37.9 LReference
Intake valve clearance0.254 mmReference
Exhaust valve clearance0.254 mmReference
Oil capacity7.1 LReference
Perkins A4.192Reference
Displacement3.1 LReference
Bore/Stroke89 x 127 mmReference
Compression16.5:1Reference
Firing order1-3-4-2Reference
Oil capacity6.0 LReference
Coolant capacity8.5 LReference
Intake valve clearance0.305 mmReference
Exhaust valve clearance0.305 mmReference
ContinentalReference
LP gasReference
Compression8:1Reference
Image courtesy of Joe HamiltonReference
Belt power (max)31.8 kWReference
Power at rated engine speed28.4 kWReference
Max power23.3 kWReference
Belt power (max)32.8 kWReference
Power at rated engine speed30.4 kWReference
Max power24.3 kWReference
Power at rated engine speed36.2 kWReference
Max power31.4 kWReference
Power at rated engine speed38.0 kWReference
Max power32.8 kWReference
Transmission
6-speed gearReference
12-speed two-range power shiftReference
TypegearReference
Gears6 forward and 1 reverseReference
TransmissionDual RangeReference
Gears6 forward and 2 reverseReference
Clutchdry discReference
Oil capacity30.0 LReference
TransmissionMulti-PowerReference
Typetwo-range power shiftReference
Gears12 forward and 4 reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)30.6 kWReference
PTO (tested)38.0 kWReference
Hydraulic system30.3 LReference
Typeopen centerReference
Capacity30.3 LReference
Pressure172.4 barReference
Pump flow18.0 lpmReference
Rear TypeIReference
Rear PTOliveReference
Rear PTO Type540 (1.375)Reference
Power at rated PTO speed29.6 kWReference
Power at rated PTO speed31.8 kWReference
Capacities
Gas Fuel50.0 LReference
Diesel Fuel64.3 LReference
Rear axle0.9 LReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase213 cmReference
Weight4185 to 4511 poundsReference
Front tire5.50-16Reference
Rear tire11-38Reference
Ag front5.50-16Reference
Ag front6.00-16Reference
Ag front7.50-16Reference
Ag rear11-38Reference
Ag rear12-28Reference
Ag rear12-38Reference
Ag rear13-28Reference
Length337 cmReference
Width182 cmReference
Height144 cmReference
Height159 cmReference
Ground clearance36 cmReference
Ground clearance51 cmReference
Front tread121 to 203 cmReference
Rear tread132 to 223 cmReference
Gas Operating1898 kgReference
Diesel Operating2046 kgReference
Ballasted4207 kgReference
Massey Ferguson 65 attachments
front-end loaderReference
65 Serial Number Location
The Massey Ferguson serial number plate located either on the instrument panel or on the right side of the battery support bracket.Reference
65 Serial Numbers
1957650001 (USA)Reference
1958650024 (USA)Reference
1959661164 (USA)Reference
1960671379 (USA)Reference
1961680210 (USA)Reference
1962685370 (USA)Reference
1963693040 (USA)Reference
1964701057 (USA)Reference
1965710788 (USA)Reference
1958500001 (UK)Reference
1959510451 (UK)Reference
1960520569 (UK)Reference
1961533180 (UK)Reference
1962551733 (UK)Reference
1963572325 (UK)Reference
1964593028 (UK)Reference
Final614024 (UK)Reference
FAQ: How to read a serial number table.Reference
Electrical
Charging systemgeneratorReference
Charging amps12Reference
Batteries2Reference
Battery volts6Reference
Attachment overview
Massey Ferguson 38 loaderReference
Massey Ferguson 99 loaderReference
Test results
NTTL 657: LP gas 6-speed 2WDReference
NTTL 659: gasoline 6-speed 2WDReference
NTTL 745: 203 diesel 6-speed 2WDReference
NTTL 808: 203 diesel 12-speed 2WDReference
LP gas 6-speed 2WDJune 16 - 27, 1958Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 657 fileReference
Belt fuel use (max)19.7 l/hourReference
PTO performanceReference
Fuel use18.9 l/hourReference
Drawbar performanceReference
Fuel use17.8 l/hourReference
Gear 4 used for power test.Reference
Max pull3098 kgReference
Gear 2 used for pull test.Reference
Gasoline 6-speed 2WDJune 16 - 27, 1958Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 659 fileReference
Belt fuel use (max)14.8 l/hourReference
Fuel use14.8 l/hourReference
Fuel use14.4 l/hourReference
203 diesel 6-speed 2WDMay 16 - 24, 1960Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 745 fileReference
Fuel use11.7 l/hourReference
Fuel use9.1 l/hourReference
203 diesel 12-speed 2WDOctober 24 - November 3, 1961Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 808 fileReference
Fuel use9.5 l/hourReference
Fuel use12.1 l/hourReference
Gear 7 used for power test.Reference
Max pull3188 kgReference
Gear 3 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.