Massey Ferguson 165
The Massey Ferguson 165 is a tractor produced by Massey Ferguson. It is equipped with a 212 ci 3.5 L engine. The rated power output is 58.3 hp 43.5 kW. Transmission: Massey Ferguson Multi-Power. Operating weight: 4476 lbs 2030 kg.
Engine Power
58.3 hp
43.5 kW
Fuel & Capacities
18 gal
68.1 L
Transmission
Massey Ferguson Multi-Power
Operating Weight
4476 lbs
2030 kg
Massey Ferguson 165 Serial Number & Year Decoder
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Overview
![]() | 1965 - 1979
Row-Crop tractor |
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1965 - 1979 | |
Row-Crop tractor | |
Production | |
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Manufacturer | Massey Ferguson |
Row-Crop tractor | |
Built in Coventry, England | |
Massey Ferguson 165 Power | |
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Engine (gross) | 58.3 hp
43.5 kW |
Engine | 60 hp
44.7 kW |
Plows | 4 |
Mechanical | |
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Two-wheel drive | |
Steering | manual |
Steering | power |
Brakes | mechanical dry disc |
wet disc *Optional after 1972. | |
Open operator station | |
Capacity | |
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Fuel | 18 gal
68.1 L |
Hydraulic system | 8 gal
30.3 L |
Hydraulics | |
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Type | open center |
Capacity | 8 gal
30.3 L |
Pump flow | 4.5 gpm
17.0 lpm |
Tractor hitch | |
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Rear Type | II/I |
Rear lift | 2850 lbs
1292 kg |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Rear PTO | live |
independent OptOptional | |
Rear PTO Type | 540 |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Wheelbase | 82 inches
208 cm |
Weight | 4476 lbs
2030 kg |
Front tire | 6-16 |
Rear tire | 11-32 |
Full dimensions and tires ... | |
Electrical | |
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Charging system | generator |
Battery volts | 12 |
References | |
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MF 165 published in 1969, by Massey Ferguson |
Engine
Engine options | |
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Perkins 3.3L 4-cyl diesel | |
Perkins 3.5L 4-cyl diesel |
Engine Detail — 203.5 ci / 3.3 L Diesel
Manufacturer | Perkins AD4.203 |
Fuel Type | Diesel |
Configuration | 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 | 7.2 qts
6.8 L |
Coolant capacity | 14.4 qts
13.6 L |
Engine Detail — 212 ci / 3.5 L Diesel
Manufacturer | Perkins A4.212 |
Fuel Type | Diesel |
Configuration | 4-cylinder, liquid-cooled |
The 212 diesel replaced the 203 during the 1968 production year. | |
Displacement | 212 ci
3.5 L |
Bore/Stroke | 3.875x4.50 inches
98 x 114 mm |
Power | 60 hp
44.7 kW |
Air cleaner | dry element |
Rated RPM | 2000 |
Starter | electric |
Starter volts | 12 |
Oil capacity | 9.6 qts
9.1 L |
Coolant capacity | 11.4 qts
10.8 L |
Transmission
Transmission options | |
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12-speed partial power shift | |
6-speed | |
8-speed |
Transmission — Massey Ferguson Multi-Power
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. | |
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Transmission — 6 forward and 2 reverse
Gears | 6 forward and 2 reverse |
Oil capacity | 32 qts
30.3 L |
Transmission — 8 forward and 2 reverse
Gears | 8 forward and 2 reverse |
Dimensions
Massey Ferguson 165 Tires | |
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Standard tires (ag) | Front: 6-16. Rear: 11-32 |
Optional tires (ag) | Front: 6-19. Rear: 11-36 |
Front: 6-16. Rear: 13-28 | |
Dimensions | |
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Wheelbase | 82 inches
208 cm |
Length | 132 inches
335 cm |
Width | 72 inches
182 cm |
Height (steering wheel) | 62 inches
157 cm |
Weight | 4476 lbs
2030 kg |
Ground clearance | 14 inches
35 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) |
Photos
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