Massey Ferguson 165 tractor specifications

1964 - 1975

1964 - 1975 Row-Crop tractor

Production

Production Manufacturer:Massey Ferguson
Type:Row-Crop tractor
Factory:Detroit, Michigan, USA
Original price:$6,700 (1975 )

Massey Ferguson 165 Power

Massey Ferguson 165 Power Engine (gross):58.3 hp
43.5 kW
Gas Drawbar (claimed):41 hp
30.6 kW
Diesel Drawbar (claimed):46 hp
34.3 kW
Gas PTO (claimed):47 hp
35.0 kW
Diesel PTO (claimed):51 hp
38.0 kW
Plows:4
Drawbar (tested):44.93 hp
33.5 kW
PTO (tested):52.42 hp
39.1 kW
power test details ...

1964 - 1975

Row-Crop tractor

Nebraska Tractor Test 896

Nebraska Tractor Test 896
203 diesel 12-speed 2WD May 13 - 22, 1965 Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 896 file
PTO performance
Power at rated engine speed:	52.42 hp 39.1 kW
Fuel use:	3.1 gal/hour 11.7 l/hour
Power at rated PTO speed:	47.4 hp 35.3 kW
Fuel use:	2.8 gal/hour 10.6 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power:	44.93 hp 33.5 kW
Fuel use:	3.0 gal/hour 11.4 l/hour
Gear 1HL used for power test.
Max pull:	5,718 lbs 2593 kg
Gear 2LH used for pull test.

Nebraska Tractor Test 898

Nebraska Tractor Test 898
Gasoline 12-speed 2WD May 18 - 29, 1965 Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 898 file
PTO performance
Power at rated engine speed:	46.92 hp 35.0 kW
Fuel use:	4.0 gal/hour 15.1 l/hour
Power at rated PTO speed:	43.64 hp 32.5 kW
Fuel use:	3.7 gal/hour 14.0 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power:	39.89 hp 29.7 kW
Fuel use:	4.0 gal/hour 15.1 l/hour
Gear 7 used for power test.
Max pull:	5,496 lbs 2492 kg
Gear 2LH used for pull test.

Nebraska Tractor Test 1008

Nebraska Tractor Test 1008
212 gasoline 12-speed 2WD April 28 - May 12, 1969 Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1008 file
PTO performance
Power at rated engine speed:	51.91 hp 38.7 kW
Fuel use:	4.8 gal/hour 18.2 l/hour
Power at rated PTO speed:	48.2 hp 35.9 kW
Fuel use:	4.4 gal/hour 16.7 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power:	44.44 hp 33.1 kW
Fuel use:	4.9 gal/hour 18.5 l/hour
Gear 7 used for power test.
Max pull:	6,005 lbs 2723 kg
Gear 7 used for pull test.

Massey Ferguson 165 Engines

Massey Ferguson 165 Engines Perkins 3.3L 4-cyl diesel Continental 2.9L 4-cyl gasoline Perkins 3.5L 4-cyl diesel Perkins 3.5L 4-cyl gasoline Engine details ...

1964 - 1975

Row-Crop tractor

Engines overview

Engines overview
Perkins 3.3L 4-cyl diesel
Continental 2.9L 4-cyl gasoline
Perkins 3.5L 4-cyl diesel
Perkins 3.5L 4-cyl gasoline

Engine Detail

Engine Detail
Perkins AD4.203
diesel
4-cylinder
liquid-cooled
Displacement:	203.5 ci 3.3 L
Bore/Stroke:	3.60x5.00 inches 91 x 127 mm
Power (gross):	58.3 hp 43.5 kW
Compression:	18.5:1
Rated RPM:	2000
Torque:	169 lb-ft 229.2 Nm
Torque RPM:	1300
Firing order:	1-3-4-2
Starter:	electric
Starter volts:	12
Oil capacity:	8.5 qts 8.0 L
Coolant capacity:	14.4 qts 13.6 L

Engine Detail

Engine Detail
Continental
gasoline
4-cylinder 8-valve
liquid-cooled
Displacement:	176 ci 2.9 L
Bore/Stroke:	3.58x4.38 inches 91 x 111 mm
Air cleaner:	dry element
Compression:	7.1:1
Rated RPM:	2000
Firing order:	1-3-4-2
Starter:	electric
Starter volts:	12
Oil capacity:	6 qts 5.7 L

Engine Detail

Engine Detail
Perkins A4.212
diesel
4-cylinder
liquid-cooled
Displacement:	212 ci 3.5 L
Bore/Stroke:	3.875x4.50 inches 98 x 114 mm
Rated RPM:	2000
Starter:	electric
Starter volts:	12

Engine Detail

Engine Detail
Perkins AG4.212
gasoline
4-cylinder
Displacement:	212 ci 3.5 L
Bore/Stroke:	3.875x4.50 inches 98 x 114 mm
Compression:	7:1

Mechanical

Mechanical Chassis:4x2 2WD
Steering:power
Brakes:mechanical dry disc
Cab:Open operator station
Transmissions:12-speed partial power shift
6-speed
8-speed
Transmission details ...

1964 - 1975

Row-Crop tractor

Transmissions overview

Transmissions overview
12-speed partial power shift
6-speed
8-speed

Transmission

Transmission
Transmission:	Massey Ferguson Multi-Power
Type:	partial power shift
Gears:	12 forward and 4 reverse
Clutch:	dry disc
Three gears (1-3) in two ranges (Lo/Hi) with two-range Multi-Power power shift between low and high.

Speeds

Speeds

Transmission

Transmission
Gears:	6 forward and 2 reverse
Oil capacity:	32 qts 30.3 L

Transmission

Transmission
Gears:	8 forward and 2 reverse

Capacity

Capacity Fuel:18.5 gal
70.0 L
Hydraulic system:8 gal
30.3 L

Hydraulics

Hydraulics Type:open center
Capacity:8 gal
30.3 L
Pump flow:4.5 gpm
17.0 lpm

Tractor hitch

Tractor hitch Rear Type:I
II
I/II
Rear lift:3,594 lbs
1630 kg

Power Take-off (PTO)

Power Take-off (PTO) Rear PTO:live
independent*Optional
Rear RPM:540

Dimensions & Tires

Dimensions & Tires Wheelbase:82 inches
208 cm (wide front)
86.875 inches
220 cm (tricycle)
Weight:5005 to 5830 pounds
Front tire:6.00-16
Rear tire:16.9/14-24
Full dimensions and tires ...

1964 - 1975

Row-Crop tractor

Massey Ferguson 165 Tires

Massey Ferguson 165 Tires
Ag front:	6.00-16
Ag rear:	16.9/14-24
Ag front:	6.50-16
Ag rear:	13.6/12-28
	14.9/13-28
	13.6-38
	15.5-38

Dimensions

Dimensions
Wheelbase:	82 inches 208 cm (wide front)
	86.875 inches 220 cm (tricycle)
Length:	124.5 inches 316 cm
Height (steering wheel):	68.7 inches 174 cm
Front tread:	48 to 88 inches 121 to 223 cm (wide front)
Front tread:	8/6 inches 20/15 cm(tricycle)
Rear tread:	52 to 90 inches 132 to 228 cm (PAVT)
Rear tread:	52.4 to 86 inches 133 to 218 cm (manual)

Massey Ferguson 165 Weight

Massey Ferguson 165 Weight
Operating:	5005 lbs 2270 kg (gas)
	5085 lbs 2306 kg (203 diesel)
	5830 lbs 2644 kg (212 diesel)
Ballasted:	7760 lbs 3519 kg

Massey Ferguson 165 attachments

Massey Ferguson 165 attachments front-end loader Attachment details ...

1964 - 1975

Row-Crop tractor

Massey Ferguson 235 Loader

Massey Ferguson 235 Loader
Height (to pin):	130 inches 330 cm
Clearance, dumped bucket:	105 inches 266 cm
Dump reach:	30 inches 76 cm
Dump angle:	40°
Reach at ground:	89 inches 226 cm
Breakout force (lift):	3250 lbs 1474 kg
Lift to full height (at pin):	2500 lbs 1134 kg
Bucket width:	48 inches 121 cm
	60 inches 152 cm
	72 inches 182 cm
	84 inches 213 cm

165 Serial Numbers

165 Serial Numbers Location:Serial number plate on the dashboard of the 165, below the steering column.
1964:643000001
1965:643000481
1966:643007763
1967:643014673
1967:9A1000
1968:9A39836
1969:9A63158
1970:9A87325
1971:9A107597
1972:9A128141
1973:9A152025
1974:9A179544
1975:9A207681

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