Massey Ferguson 165 Specs ( 1964-1975 )
Overview
The Massey Ferguson 165 is a farm tractor produced between 1964 and 1975, primarily manufactured in Coventry, England. It features multiple engine options including Perkins 3.3L and 3.5L diesel variants, with tested PTO performance reaching up to 52.42 hp and a rear lift capacity of 2,850 lbs.
Ideal Applications
Engine and Power Output:
Equipped with Perkins AD4.203 or A4.212 diesel engines, the tractor produced a tested maximum PTO power of 52.42 hp and a maximum drawbar pull of 6,005 lbs in Nebraska Tractor Test 1008.
Transmission and Mechanical Configuration:
The tractor features a Multi-Power partial power shift transmission with options for 6, 8, or 12 forward gears and includes an open center hydraulic system with a 4.5 gpm pump flow.
Dimensions and Operational Capacity:
This row-crop model is built on an 82-inch wheelbase with an 18-gallon fuel capacity and adjustable rear tread widths ranging from 52 to 90 inches depending on the wheel type.
Production
| Description | Row-Crop tractor / Built in Coventry, England |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Massey Ferguson |
Engine
| Air cleaner | dry element |
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| Bore/Stroke | 3.60x5.00 inches (91 x 127 mm) / 3.875x4.50 inches (98 x 114 mm) |
| Compression | 18.5:1 |
| Coolant capacity | 14.4 qts (13.6 L) / 11.4 qts (10.8 L) |
| Description | Perkins AD4.203 / diesel / 4-cylinder / liquid-cooled / Perkins A4.212 / diesel / 4-cylinder / liquid-cooled / The 212 diesel replaced the 203 during the 1968 production year. |
| Displacement | 203.5 ci (3.3 L) / 212 ci (3.5 L) |
| Firing order | 1-3-4-2 |
| Oil capacity | 7.2 qts (6.8 L) / 9.6 qts (9.1 L) |
| Power | 60 hp (44.7 kW) |
| Power (gross) | 58.3 hp (43.5 kW) |
| Rated RPM | 2000 / 2000 |
| Starter | electric / electric |
| Starter volts | 12 / 12 |
| Torque | 169 lb-ft (229.2 Nm) |
| Torque RPM | 1300 |
| Engine type | Perkins 3.3L 4-cyl diesel / Perkins 3.5L 4-cyl diesel |
| Engine type | Perkins 3.3L 4-cyl diesel / Perkins 3.5L 4-cyl diesel |
| Diesel Drawbar (claimed) | 46 hp (34.3 kW) |
| Diesel PTO (claimed) | 51 hp (38.0 kW) |
| Drawbar (tested) | 44.93 hp (33.5 kW) |
| Engine (gross) | 58.3 hp (43.5 kW) |
| Gas Drawbar (claimed) | 41 hp (30.6 kW) |
| Gas PTO (claimed) | 47 hp (35.0 kW) |
| Plows | 4 |
| PTO (tested) | 52.42 hp (39.1 kW) |
Transmission
| Clutch | dry disc |
|---|---|
| Description | Three gears (1-3) in two ranges (Lo/Hi) with two-range Multi-Power power shift between low and high. |
| Gears | 12 forward and 4 reverse / 6 forward and 2 reverse / 8 forward and 2 reverse |
| Oil capacity | 32 qts (30.3 L) |
| Transmission | Massey Ferguson Multi-Power |
| Type | partial power shift |
| Transmission type | 12-speed partial power shift / 6-speed / 8-speed |
| Transmission type | 12-speed partial power shift / 6-speed / 8-speed |
Mechanical
| Brakes | mechanical dry disc |
|---|---|
| Cab | Open operator station |
| Description | Power steering / Mechanical dry disc brakes |
| Drive type | Two-wheel drive |
| Steering | manual / power |
Capacity
| Fuel | 18 gal (68.1 L) |
|---|---|
| Hydraulic system | 8 gal (30.3 L) |
Hydraulics
| Capacity | 8 gal (30.3 L) |
|---|---|
| Pump flow | 4.5 gpm (17.0 lpm) |
| Type | open center |
Hitch
| Rear lift | 2850 lbs (1292 kg) |
|---|---|
| Rear Type | II/I |
PTO
| Rear PTO | live |
|---|---|
| Rear PTO Type | 540 |
Electrical
| Battery AH | 41 (gas) |
|---|---|
| Battery volts | 12 |
| Charging amps | 25 |
| Charging system | generator |
Dimensions & Tires
| Front tread | 48 to 88 inches (wide front) (121 to 223 cm) / 8/6 inches (tricycle) (20/15 cm) |
|---|---|
| Ground clearance | 14 inches (35 cm) |
| Height (steering wheel) | 62 inches (157 cm) |
| Length | 132 inches (335 cm) |
| Rear tread | 52 to 90 inches (PAVT) (132 to 228 cm) / 52.4 to 86 inches (manual) (133 to 218 cm) |
| Weight | 4476 lbs (2030 kg) |
| Wheelbase | 82 inches (208 cm) |
| Width | 72 inches (182 cm) |
| Front tire | 6-16 |
| Rear tire | 11-32 |
| Weight | 4476 lbs (2030 kg) |
| Wheelbase | 82 inches (208 cm) |
| Ag front | 6.00-16 / 6.50-16 |
| Ag rear | 16.9/14-24 / 13.6/12-28 |
| Optional tires (ag) | Front: 6-19. Rear: 11-36 |
| Standard tires (ag) | Front: 6-16. Rear: 11-32 |
165 Serial Numbers
| 1964 | 643000001 |
|---|---|
| 1965 | 500001 |
| 1966 | 512207 |
| 1967 | 530825 |
| 1968 | 547384 |
| 1969 | 564701 |
| 1970 | 581457 |
| 1971 | 597649 |
| 1972 | 103622 |
| 1973 | 116353 |
| 1974 | 126448 |
| 1975 | 135036 |
| 1976 | 145432 |
| 1977 | 155687 |
| 1978 | 164417 |
| 1979 | 173144 |
| Description | FAQ: How to read a serial number table. |
| Final | 173696 |
| Location: | Serial number plate on the dashboard of the 165, below the steering column. |
Massey Ferguson 165 Weight
| Ballasted | 7760 lbs (3519 kg) |
|---|---|
| Operating | 5005 lbs (gas) (2270 kg) |
Massey Ferguson 165 attachments
| Description | front-end loader |
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Nebraska Tractor Test 1008
| Description | 212 gasoline 12-speed 2WDApril 28 - May 12, 1969Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1008 file / PTO performance / Drawbar performance / Gear 7 used for power test. / Gear 7 used for pull test. |
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| Fuel use | 4.8 gal/hour (18.2 l/hour) / 4.4 gal/hour (16.7 l/hour) / 4.9 gal/hour (18.5 l/hour) |
| Max power | 44.44 hp (33.1 kW) |
| Max pull | 6,005 lbs (2723 kg) |
| Power at rated engine speed | 51.91 hp (38.7 kW) |
| Power at rated PTO speed | 48.2 hp (35.9 kW) |
Nebraska Tractor Test 896
| Description | 203 diesel 12-speed 2WDMay 13 - 22, 1965Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 896 file / PTO performance / Drawbar performance / Gear 1HL used for power test. / Gear 2LH used for pull test. |
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| Fuel use | 3.1 gal/hour (11.7 l/hour) / 2.8 gal/hour (10.6 l/hour) / 3.0 gal/hour (11.4 l/hour) |
| Max power | 44.93 hp (33.5 kW) |
| Max pull | 5,718 lbs (2593 kg) |
| Power at rated engine speed | 52.42 hp (39.1 kW) |
| Power at rated PTO speed | 47.4 hp (35.3 kW) |
Nebraska Tractor Test 898
| Description | Gasoline 12-speed 2WDMay 18 - 29, 1965Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 898 file / PTO performance / Drawbar performance / Gear 7 used for power test. / Gear 2LH used for pull test. |
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| Fuel use | 4.0 gal/hour (15.1 l/hour) / 3.7 gal/hour (14.0 l/hour) / 4.0 gal/hour (15.1 l/hour) |
| Max power | 39.89 hp (29.7 kW) |
| Max pull | 5,496 lbs (2492 kg) |
| Power at rated engine speed | 46.92 hp (35.0 kW) |
| Power at rated PTO speed | 43.64 hp (32.5 kW) |
References
| Description | MF 165 published in 1969, by Massey Ferguson |
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Tractor Tests
| Description | NTTL 896: 203 diesel 12-speed 2WD / NTTL 898: gasoline 12-speed 2WD / NTTL 1008: 212 gasoline 12-speed 2WD |
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