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Tractor · 1962Unverified

Massey Ferguson 97

Name: Massey Ferguson 97
Brand: Massey Ferguson

Massey Ferguson 97 — Standard-tread tractor · 101 hp. Reference specifications; pending source verification.

The Massey Ferguson 97 is a tractor rated at approximately 101 hp, a mid-range power output for its class. It was produced from 1962 to 1965. The tractor is equipped with a 6-cylinder diesel liquid-cooled engine and four-wheel drive, paired with a 5-speed gearbox. Its listed operating weight is 3699 kg, suitable for operations spanning 200-800 acres.

Provisional listing — the headline figure is shown; full specifications are auto-generated and pending verification against published sources.

Rated power

101 hp

Weight

3699 kg

Catalogue coverage

Variants represented

Richest spec table

74 rows

Recorded power

101 hp

Recorded weight

3699 kg

Transmissions

5-speed gear

Production years

1962-1965

Verified variants

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Overview

DistributorMassey FergusonReference

ManufacturerMinneapolis-MolineReference

Standard-tread tractorReference

Original price was $6943 in 1964Reference

Two- or four-wheel driveReference

Final drivesbull gearReference

Power steeringReference

Disc brakesReference

Cab optional.Reference

Variants

G705similar Minneapolis-Moline modelReference

G706similar Minneapolis-Moline modelReference

Engine

Minneapolis-Moline 8.3L 6-cyl dieselReference

Minneapolis-Moline 8.3L 6-cyl LP gasReference

Fuel tank143.8 LReference

Engine83.5 kWReference

Plows7Reference

Minneapolis-MolineReference

dieselReference

6-cylinderReference

liquid-cooledReference

Displacement8.3 LReference

Bore/Stroke117 x 127 mmReference

Power80.5 kWReference

Air cleaneroil bathReference

Compression14.8:1Reference

Rated RPM1600Reference

Starter volts12Reference

Oil capacity13.2 LReference

Coolant capacity47.3 LReference

LP gasReference

Power83.5 kWReference

Compression8.0:1Reference

Transmission

5-speed gearReference

TypegearReference

Gears5 forward and 1 reverseReference

Clutch289mm dry discReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)75.3 kWReference

Typeopen centerReference

Pressure69.0 barReference

Valves2Reference

Pump flow56.8 lpmReference

Rear PTOtransmissionReference

Rear PTOliveReference

Rear PTO Type540 (1.375)Reference

Engine RPM540@1200Reference

Dimensions

2WD Wheelbase244 cmReference

4WD Wheelbase214 cmReference

Weight3699 kgReference

Front tire9.5-24Reference

Rear tire18.4-34Reference

Ag front9.5-24Reference

Ag rear18.4-34Reference

Ag front11.2-24Reference

Ag rear23.1-26Reference

Length382 cmReference

Width208 cmReference

Height (steering wheel)201 cmReference

Height (exhaust)271 cmReference

Operating weight3699 kgReference

Clearance (front axle)25 cmReference

Clearance (rear axle)66 cmReference

Clearance (drawbar)38 cmReference

Front tread173 cmReference

Rear tread163 to 164 cmReference

97 Serial Number Location

Serial number plate on the right side of the transmission housing, under the battery tray.Reference

97 Serial Numbers

196225200001 (diesel)Reference

196325200506 (diesel)Reference

196425202005 (diesel)Reference

196525203504 (diesel)Reference

196225300001 (LP-gas)Reference

196325300096 (LP-gas)Reference

196425300397 (LP-gas)Reference

196525300399 (LP-gas)Reference

FAQ: How to read a serial number table.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.

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