Massey Ferguson 65 tractor specifications

1958 - 1964

1958 - 1964 Row-Crop tractor

Series:

Series:65165 ↓

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
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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
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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
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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
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Massey Ferguson 165 attachments

Massey Ferguson 165 attachments
front-end loader
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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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Electrical

Electrical
Charging system:	generator
Charging amps:	25
Battery volts:	12
Battery AH:	41 (gas)
	96 (diesel)

Production

Production Manufacturer:Massey Ferguson
Type:Row-Crop tractor
Factories:Coventry, England
Detroit, Michigan, USA
Original price:$3,935 (1964 )
The Massey Ferguson 65 was available in utility (model code S) and high-clearance (C) chassis.

Massey Ferguson 65 Power

Massey Ferguson 65 Power Drawbar (claimed):33 hp
24.6 kW
PTO (claimed):41 hp
30.6 kW
Drawbar (tested):43.95 hp
32.8 kW
PTO (tested):50.98 hp
38.0 kW
Belt (tested):43.98 hp
32.8 kW
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1958 - 1964

Row-Crop tractor

Series:

Series:	65
	165 ↓

Nebraska Tractor Test 657

Nebraska Tractor Test 657
LP gas 6-speed 2WD June 16 - 27, 1958 Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 657 file
Belt power (max):	42.6 hp 31.8 kW
Belt fuel use (max):	5.2 gal/hour 19.7 l/hour
PTO performance
Power at rated engine speed:	38.15 hp 28.4 kW
Fuel use:	5.0 gal/hour 18.9 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power:	31.24 hp 23.3 kW
Fuel use:	4.7 gal/hour 17.8 l/hour
Gear 4 used for power test.
Max pull:	6,832 lbs 3098 kg
Gear 2 used for pull test.

Nebraska Tractor Test 659

Nebraska Tractor Test 659
Gasoline 6-speed 2WD June 16 - 27, 1958 Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 659 file
Belt power (max):	43.98 hp 32.8 kW
Belt fuel use (max):	3.9 gal/hour 14.8 l/hour
PTO performance
Power at rated engine speed:	40.76 hp 30.4 kW
Fuel use:	3.9 gal/hour 14.8 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power:	32.63 hp 24.3 kW
Fuel use:	3.8 gal/hour 14.4 l/hour
Gear 4 used for power test.

Nebraska Tractor Test 745

Nebraska Tractor Test 745
203 diesel 6-speed 2WD May 16 - 24, 1960 Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 745 file
PTO performance
Power at rated engine speed:	48.59 hp 36.2 kW
Fuel use:	3.1 gal/hour 11.7 l/hour
Power at rated PTO speed:	39.67 hp 29.6 kW
Fuel use:	2.4 gal/hour 9.1 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power:	42.13 hp 31.4 kW
Fuel use:	3.1 gal/hour 11.7 l/hour
Gear 4 used for power test.

Nebraska Tractor Test 808

Nebraska Tractor Test 808
203 diesel 12-speed 2WD October 24 - November 3, 1961 Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 808 file
PTO performance
Power at rated engine speed:	50.98 hp 38.0 kW
Fuel use:	3.1 gal/hour 11.7 l/hour
Power at rated PTO speed:	42.67 hp 31.8 kW
Fuel use:	2.5 gal/hour 9.5 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power:	43.95 hp 32.8 kW
Fuel use:	3.2 gal/hour 12.1 l/hour
Gear 7 used for power test.
Max pull:	7029 lbs 3188 kg
Gear 3 used for pull test.

Massey Ferguson 65 Engines

Massey Ferguson 65 Engines Continential 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 details ...

1958 - 1964

Row-Crop tractor

Series:

Series:	65
	165 ↓

Engines overview

Engines overview
Continential 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 Detail

Engine Detail
Continential
gasoline
4-cylinder
liquid-cooled vertical I-head
The Continental engine was only available on Massey Ferguson 65 tractors built in the United States.
Displacement:	176 ci 2.9 L
Bore/Stroke:	3.578x4.375 inches 91 x 111 mm
Compression:	7.1:1
Rated RPM:	2000
Starter volts:	12
Coolant capacity:	10.4 qts 9.8 L

Engine Detail

Engine Detail
Perkins 4A-203
diesel
4-cylinder
liquid-cooled vertical L-head
Displacement:	203.5 ci 3.3 L
Bore/Stroke:	3.60x5.00 inches 91 x 127 mm
Air cleaner:	oil bath
Compression:	17.4:1
Rated RPM:	2000
Starter volts:	12
Coolant capacity:	40 qts 37.9 L
Intake valve clearance:	0.010 inches 0.254 mm
Exhaust valve clearance:	0.010 inches 0.254 mm

Engine Oil

Engine Oil

Oil capacity:	7.5 qts 7.1 L

Engine Detail

Engine Detail
Perkins A4.192
diesel
4-cylinder
liquid-cooled
Displacement:	192 ci 3.1 L
Bore/Stroke:	3.50x5.00 inches 89 x 127 mm
Air cleaner:	oil bath
Compression:	16.5:1
Rated RPM:	2000
Firing order:	1-3-4-2
Oil capacity:	6.31 qts 6.0 L
Coolant capacity:	9 qts 8.5 L
Intake valve clearance:	0.012 inches 0.305 mm *Cold
Exhaust valve clearance:	0.012 inches 0.305 mm *Cold

Engine Detail

Engine Detail
Continental
LP gas
4-cylinder
liquid-cooled
Displacement:	176 ci 2.9 L
Bore/Stroke:	3.578x4.375 inches 91 x 111 mm
Compression:	8:1
Rated RPM:	2000

Mechanical

Mechanical Chassis:4x2 2WD
Steering:manual
power*Optional
Brakes:differential mechanical internal expanding disc
Cab:Open operator station.
Transmissions:6-speed
6-speed gear
12-speed two-range power shift
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1958 - 1964

Row-Crop tractor

Series:

Series:	65
	165 ↓

Transmissions overview

Transmissions overview
6-speed
6-speed gear
12-speed two-range power shift

Transmission

Transmission
Gears:	6 forward and 1 reverse

Transmission

Transmission
Transmission:	Dual Range
Type:	gear
Gears:	6 forward and 2 reverse
Clutch:	dry disc
Oil capacity:	31.7 qts 30.0 L

Speeds

Speeds

Transmission

Transmission
Transmission:	Multi-Power
Type:	two-range power shift
Gears:	12 forward and 4 reverse
Clutch:	dry disc

Capacity

Capacity Gas Fuel:13.2 gal
50.0 L
Diesel Fuel:17 gal
64.3 L
Hydraulic system:8 gal
30.3 L
Rear axle:1 qts
0.9 L

Hydraulics

Hydraulics Type:open center
Capacity:8 gal
30.3 L
Pressure:2500 psi
172.4 bar
Pump flow:4.76 gpm
18.0 lpm

Tractor hitch

Tractor hitch Rear Type:I

Power Take-off (PTO)

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

Dimensions & Tires

Dimensions & Tires Wheelbase:84 inches
213 cm
Weight:4185 to 4511 pounds
Front tire:5.50-16
Rear tire:11-38
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1958 - 1964

Row-Crop tractor

Series:

Series:	65
	165 ↓

Massey Ferguson 65 Tires

Massey Ferguson 65 Tires
Ag front:	5.50-16
	6.00-16
	7.50-16
Ag rear:	11-38
	12-28
	12-38
	13-28

Dimensions

Dimensions
Wheelbase:	84 inches 213 cm
Length:	133 inches 337 cm
Width:	72 inches 182 cm
Height:	57 inches 144 cm
	62.63 inches 159 cm (Hi-clearance)
Ground clearance:	14.3 inches 36 cm
	20.1 inches 51 cm (Hi-clearance)
Front tread:	48 to 80 inches 121 to 203 cm
Rear tread:	52 to 88 inches 132 to 223 cm

Massey Ferguson 65 Weight

Massey Ferguson 65 Weight
Gas Operating:	4185 lbs 1898 kg
Diesel Operating:	4511 lbs 2046 kg
Ballasted:	9275 lbs 4207 kg

Massey Ferguson 65 attachments

Massey Ferguson 65 attachments front-end loader Attachment details ...

1958 - 1964

Row-Crop tractor

Series:

Series:	65
	165 ↓

Massey Ferguson 38 Loader

Massey Ferguson 38 Loader
Loader weight:	615 lbs 278 kg
Height (to pin):	94.5 inches 240 cm
Clearance, dumped bucket:	82.5 inches 209 cm
Breakout force (lift):	2000 lbs 907 kg
Lift to full height (at pin):	1000 lbs 453 kg
Bucket width:	36 inches 91 cm

Massey Ferguson 99 Loader

Massey Ferguson 99 Loader
Height (to pin):	119 inches 302 cm
Clearance, dumped bucket:	98 inches 248 cm
Lift to full height (at pin):	1800 lbs 816 kg
Bucket width:	42 inches 106 cm

65 Serial Numbers

65 Serial Numbers Location:The Massey Ferguson serial number plate located either on the instrument panel or on the right side of the battery support bracket.
photo of 65 serial number
1957:650001 (USA)
1958:650024 (USA)
1959:661164 (USA)
1960:671379 (USA)
1961:680210 (USA)
1962:685370 (USA)
1963:693040 (USA)
1964:701057 (USA)
1965:710788 (USA)
1958:500001 (UK)
1959:510451 (UK)
1960:520569 (UK)
1961:533180 (UK)
1962:551733 (UK)
1963:572325 (UK)
1964:593028 (UK)
Final:614024 (UK)

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