Massey Ferguson 265

The Massey Ferguson 265 is a tractor produced by Massey Ferguson. It is equipped with a 236 ci 3.9 L engine. The rated power output is 60.73 hp 45.3 kW. Transmission: Multi-Power. Operating weight: 6100 to 6385 pounds.

Overview

	1975 - 1983 200 SeriesRow-Crop tractor
1975 - 1983
200 Series
Row-Crop tractor

Production
Manufacturer	Massey Ferguson
Row-Crop tractor
Built in Detroit, Michigan, USA
Original price was $22,500 in 1983

Massey Ferguson 265 Power
Drawbar (claimed)	50 hp 37.3 kW
PTO (claimed)	60 hp 44.7 kW
Drawbar (tested)	50.38 hp 37.6 kW
PTO (tested)	60.73 hp 45.3 kW
Performance test details ...

Mechanical
Two-wheel drive
Differential lock	mechanical rear
Power steering
Differential mechanical dry disc brakes
Open operator station. Two-post ROPS optional. Cab optional.

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

Hydraulics
Capacity	8 gal 30.3 L
Pressure	2300 psi 158.6 bar
Valves	0 to 2
Pump flow	10 gpm 37.9 lpm
	4.5 gpm (3-point) 17.0 lpm
Total flow	19.5 gpm 73.8 lpm
Steering flow	5 gpm 18.9 lpm

Tractor hitch
Rear Type	II/I
Rear lift	4100 lbs 1859 kg

Power Take-off (PTO)
Rear PTO	live (two-stage clutch)
	independent (optional)
Rear PTO Type	540 (1.375)
Engine RPM	540@1683

Dimensions & Tires
Wheelbase	82 inches 208 cm
Weight	6100 to 6385 pounds
Front tire	6.00-16
Rear tire	16.9-24
Full dimensions and tires ...

Electrical
Charging system	alternator
Charging amps	37
Battery volts	12
Battery AH	95

References
Loaders and Spreaders published in 1979, by Massey Ferguson
MF 255/265/275 Tractors published in 1975, by Massey Ferguson
MF 34-81HP Tractors published in 1980, by Massey Ferguson
MF 200 Series Tractors published in 1982, by Massey Ferguson
Complete Farm Machinery Guide published in 1976, by Massey Ferguson

Engine

Engine options
Perkins 3.9L 4-cyl diesel
Perkins 3.9L 4-cyl gasoline

Engine Detail — 236 ci / 3.9 L Diesel

Manufacturer	Perkins AD4.236
Fuel Type	Diesel
Configuration	4-cylinder, liquid-cooled
Displacement	236 ci 3.9 L
Bore/Stroke	3.875x5.00 inches 98 x 127 mm
Fuel use	3.82 gal/hour 14.5 l/hour
Air cleaner	dual dry elements
Compression	16:1
Rated RPM	2000
Starter volts	12
Oil capacity	8 qts 7.6 L
Coolant capacity	11 qts 10.4 L

Engine Detail — 236 ci / 3.9 L Gasoline

Manufacturer	Perkins AG4.236
Fuel Type	Gasoline
Configuration	4-cylinder, liquid-cooled
Displacement	236 ci 3.9 L
Bore/Stroke	3.875x5.00 inches 98 x 127 mm
Air cleaner	dual dry elements
Rated RPM	2000

Transmission

Transmission options
8-speed gear
12-speed partial power shift

Transmission — 8 forward and 2 reverse gear

Type	gear
Gears	8 forward and 2 reverse
Four speeds, plus reverse, with high and low ranges.
With 16.9-28 rear tires.

Transmission — Multi-Power

Transmission	Multi-Power
Type	partial power shift
Gears	12 forward and 4 reverse
Three speeds in two ranges plus two-speed power shift.
With 16.9-28 rear tires.

Dimensions

Massey Ferguson 265 Tires
Ag front	6.00-16
	6.50-16
	7.5L-15
Ag rear	16.9-24
	16.9-28
	16.9-30
	18.4-26
Ag front	6.50-16 (row-crop)
	7.5L-15 (row-crop)
	6.00-16 (low-proflie)
	6.50-16 (low-profile)
	7.50-10 (low-profile)
	9.5L-10 (low-profile)
Ag rear	13.6-38 (row-crop)
	14.9-38 (row-crop)
	15.5-38 (row-crop)
	18.4-30 (row-crop)
	14.9-24 (low-profile)
	16.9-24 (low-profile)
	18.4-16.1 (low-profile)
	21.5L-16.1 (low-profile)

Dimensions
Wheelbase	82 inches 208 cm
Ground clearance	16 inches 40 cm
	18.4 inches (row-crop) 46 cm
	14.9 inches (low-profile) 37 cm
Front tread	48 to 72 inches 121 to 182 cm
Front tread	52 to 76 inches 132 to 193 cm (row-crop)
Rear tread	56 to 90 inches 142 to 228 cm
Rear tread	55 to 87 inches 139 to 220 cm (low-profile)

Massey Ferguson 265 Weight
Shipping	6100 lbs 2766 kg
Operating	6385 lbs 2896 kg
Ballasted	8200 lbs 3719 kg

Massey Ferguson 265 Height
Hood	63.1 inches 160 cm
	67.3 inches (row-crop) 170 cm
	62.1 inches (low-profile) 157 cm

Tests

Nebraska Tractor Test 1188
Diesel 12-speed 2WD September 4 - 23, 1975 Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1188 file
PTO performance
Power at rated engine speed	60.73 hp 45.3 kW
Fuel use	3.8 gal/hour 14.4 l/hour
Power at rated PTO speed	54.76 hp 40.8 kW
Fuel use	3.4 gal/hour 12.9 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power	50.38 hp 37.6 kW
Fuel use	3.7 gal/hour 14.0 l/hour
Gear 1HL used for power test.
Max pull	6,248 lbs 2834 kg
Gear 2LH used for pull test.

Photos

Massey Ferguson 265

Massey Ferguson 265

Massey Ferguson 265

Massey Ferguson 265