Massey Ferguson 65 Specs ( 1958-1964 )
Overview
The Massey Ferguson 65 is a farm tractor manufactured between 1958 and 1964, available in utility and high-clearance chassis configurations. It features a range of engine options including Continental gasoline and LP gas units alongside Perkins diesel variants, producing up to 54.5 hp. Mechanical specifications include a Category I rear hitch, a choice between 6-speed gear or 12-speed Multi-Power transmissions, and a 2,500 psi hydraulic system.
Ideal Applications
Tested Drawbar Performance:
According to Nebraska Tractor Test 808, the diesel model equipped with a 12-speed transmission produced a maximum pull of 7,029 lbs and a tested drawbar power of 43.95 hp.
Engine and Fuel Configuration:
The tractor is listed with multiple engine displacements including 176, 192, and 203.5 cubic inches, supported by fuel capacities of 17 gallons for diesel or 13.2 gallons for gasoline.
Chassis and Tread Dimensions:
This model features an 84-inch wheelbase with adjustable front tread widths from 48 to 80 inches and rear tread widths from 52 to 88 inches.
Production
| Description | Row-Crop tractor / Original price was $3,935 in 1964 / The Massey Ferguson 65 was available in utility (model code S) and high-clearance (C) chassis. |
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| Factories | Coventry, England |
| Manufacturer | Massey Ferguson |
Engine
| Description | Image courtesy of Joe Hamilton |
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| Air cleaner | oil bath / oil bath |
| Bore/Stroke | 3.578x4.375 inches (91 x 111 mm) / 3.60x5.00 inches (91 x 127 mm) / 3.50x5.00 inches (89 x 127 mm) / 3.578x4.375 inches (91 x 111 mm) |
| Compression | 7.1:1 / 17.4:1 / 16.5:1 / 8:1 |
| Coolant capacity | 10.4 qts (9.8 L) / 40 qts (37.9 L) / 9 qts (8.5 L) |
| Description | Continental G-176 / gasoline / 4-cylinder / liquid-cooled / The Continental engine was only available on Massey Ferguson 65 tractors built in the United States. / Perkins 4A-203 / diesel / 4-cylinder / liquid-cooled vertical L-head / Perkins A4.192 / diesel / 4-cylinder / liquid-cooled / Continental / LP gas / 4-cylinder / liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 176 ci (2.9 L) / 203.5 ci (3.3 L) / 192 ci (3.1 L) / 176 ci (2.9 L) |
| Exhaust valve clearance | 0.010 inches (0.254 mm) / 0.012 inches*Cold (0.305 mm) |
| Firing order | 1-3-4-2 |
| Intake valve clearance | 0.010 inches (0.254 mm) / 0.012 inches*Cold (0.305 mm) |
| Oil capacity | 6.31 qts (6.0 L) |
| Power | 54.5 hp (40.6 kW) |
| Rated RPM | 2000 / 2000 / 2000 / 2000 |
| Starter volts | 12 / 12 |
| Torque | 162 lb-ft (219.7 Nm) |
| Torque RPM | 1250 |
| Oil capacity | 7.5 qts (7.1 L) |
| Engine type | Continental 2.9L 4-cyl gasoline / Perkins 3.3L 4-cyl diesel / Perkins 3.1L 4-cyl diesel / Continental 2.9L 4-cyl LP gas |
| Engine type | Continental 2.9L 4-cyl gasoline / Perkins 3.3L 4-cyl diesel / Perkins 3.1L 4-cyl diesel / Continental 2.9L 4-cyl LP gas |
| Belt (tested) | 43.98 hp (32.8 kW) |
| Drawbar (claimed) | 33 hp (24.6 kW) |
| Drawbar (tested) | 43.95 hp (32.8 kW) |
| PTO (claimed) | 41 hp (30.6 kW) |
| PTO (tested) | 50.98 hp (38.0 kW) |
Transmission
| Clutch | dry disc / dry disc |
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| Gears | 6 forward and 1 reverse / 6 forward and 2 reverse / 12 forward and 4 reverse |
| Oil capacity | 31.7 qts (30.0 L) |
| Transmission | Dual Range / Multi-Power |
| Type | gear / gear / two-range power shift |
| Transmission type | 6-speed gear / 12-speed two-range power shift |
| Transmission type | 6-speed gear / 12-speed two-range power shift |
Mechanical
| Cab | Open operator station. |
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| Description | Differential mechanical internal expanding disc brakes |
| Drive type | Two-wheel drive |
| Steering | manual |
Capacity
| Diesel Fuel | 17 gal (64.3 L) |
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| Gas Fuel | 13.2 gal (50.0 L) |
| Hydraulic system | 8 gal (30.3 L) |
| Rear axle | 1 qts (0.9 L) |
Hydraulics
| Capacity | 8 gal (30.3 L) |
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| Pressure | 2500 psi (172.4 bar) |
| Pump flow | 4.76 gpm (18.0 lpm) |
| Type | open center |
Hitch
| Rear Type | I |
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PTO
| Rear PTO | live |
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| Rear PTO Type | 540 (1.375) |
Electrical
| Batteries | 2 |
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| Battery volts | 6 |
| Charging amps | 12 |
| Charging system | generator |
Dimensions & Tires
| Front tread | 48 to 80 inches (121 to 203 cm) |
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| Ground clearance | 14.3 inches (36 cm) |
| Height | 57 inches (144 cm) |
| Length | 133 inches (337 cm) |
| Rear tread | 52 to 88 inches (132 to 223 cm) |
| Wheelbase | 84 inches (213 cm) |
| Width | 72 inches (182 cm) |
| Front tire | 5.50-16 |
| Rear tire | 11-38 |
| Weight | 4185 to 4511 pounds |
| Wheelbase | 84 inches (213 cm) |
| Ag front | 5.50-16 |
| Ag rear | 11-38 |
65 Serial Number Location
| Description | The Massey Ferguson serial number plate located either on the instrument panel or on the right side of the battery support bracket. |
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65 Serial Numbers
| 1957 | 650001 (USA) |
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| 1958 | 650024 (USA) / 500001 (UK) |
| 1959 | 661164 (USA) / 510451 (UK) |
| 1960 | 671379 (USA) / 520569 (UK) |
| 1961 | 680210 (USA) / 533180 (UK) |
| 1962 | 685370 (USA) / 551733 (UK) |
| 1963 | 693040 (USA) / 572325 (UK) |
| 1964 | 701057 (USA) / 593028 (UK) |
| 1965 | 710788 (USA) |
| Description | FAQ: How to read a serial number table. |
| Final | 614024 (UK) |
Massey Ferguson 65 Weight
| Ballasted | 9275 lbs (4207 kg) |
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| Diesel Operating | 4511 lbs (2046 kg) |
| Gas Operating | 4185 lbs (1898 kg) |
Massey Ferguson 65 attachments
| Description | front-end loader |
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Nebraska Tractor Test 657
| Belt fuel use (max) | 5.2 gal/hour (19.7 l/hour) |
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| Belt power (max) | 42.6 hp (31.8 kW) |
| Description | LP gas 6-speed 2WDJune 16 - 27, 1958Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 657 file / PTO performance / Drawbar performance / Gear 4 used for power test. / Gear 2 used for pull test. |
| Fuel use | 5.0 gal/hour (18.9 l/hour) / 4.7 gal/hour (17.8 l/hour) |
| Max power | 31.24 hp (23.3 kW) |
| Max pull | 6,832 lbs (3098 kg) |
| Power at rated engine speed | 38.15 hp (28.4 kW) |
Nebraska Tractor Test 659
| Belt fuel use (max) | 3.9 gal/hour (14.8 l/hour) |
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| Belt power (max) | 43.98 hp (32.8 kW) |
| Description | Gasoline 6-speed 2WDJune 16 - 27, 1958Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 659 file / PTO performance / Drawbar performance / Gear 4 used for power test. |
| Fuel use | 3.9 gal/hour (14.8 l/hour) / 3.8 gal/hour (14.4 l/hour) |
| Max power | 32.63 hp (24.3 kW) |
| Power at rated engine speed | 40.76 hp (30.4 kW) |
Nebraska Tractor Test 745
| Description | 203 diesel 6-speed 2WDMay 16 - 24, 1960Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 745 file / PTO performance / Drawbar performance / Gear 4 used for power test. |
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| Fuel use | 3.1 gal/hour (11.7 l/hour) / 2.4 gal/hour (9.1 l/hour) / 3.1 gal/hour (11.7 l/hour) |
| Max power | 42.13 hp (31.4 kW) |
| Power at rated engine speed | 48.59 hp (36.2 kW) |
| Power at rated PTO speed | 39.67 hp (29.6 kW) |
Nebraska Tractor Test 808
| Description | 203 diesel 12-speed 2WDOctober 24 - November 3, 1961Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 808 file / PTO performance / Drawbar performance / Gear 7 used for power test. / Gear 3 used for pull test. |
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| Fuel use | 3.1 gal/hour (11.7 l/hour) / 2.5 gal/hour (9.5 l/hour) / 3.2 gal/hour (12.1 l/hour) |
| Max power | 43.95 hp (32.8 kW) |
| Max pull | 7029 lbs (3188 kg) |
| Power at rated engine speed | 50.98 hp (38.0 kW) |
| Power at rated PTO speed | 42.67 hp (31.8 kW) |
References
| Description | Industrial Equipment published in 1960, by Massey Ferguson / Loaders published in 1963, by Massey Ferguson / New Massey-Ferguson 65 ...with Ferguson System published in 1958, by Massey Ferguson / MF 65 Tractors published in 1962, by Massey Ferguson / MF 65 Diesel Tractor (690 494 M1) published in 1960 / Installation & Operation of Basic & Auxiliary Hydraulic Systems (690 562 M2) published in 1968 |
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Tractor Tests
| Description | NTTL 657: LP gas 6-speed 2WD / NTTL 659: gasoline 6-speed 2WD / NTTL 745: 203 diesel 6-speed 2WD / NTTL 808: 203 diesel 12-speed 2WD |
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