Massey Ferguson 65

The Massey Ferguson 65 is a tractor produced by Massey Ferguson. It is equipped with a 176 ci 2.9 L engine. The listed engine power is Gasoline (listed): 54.5 hp / 40.6 kW. Transmission: Multi-Power. Operating weight: 4185 to 4511 pounds.

Engine Power

Gasoline (listed): 54.5 hp / 40.6 kW

Fuel & Capacities

13.2 gal 50.0 L

Transmission

Multi-Power

Operating Weight

4185 to 4511 pounds

Overview

	1958 - 1964 Row-Crop tractor

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

Massey Ferguson 65 Power
Engine	54.5 hp 40.6 kW
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
Performance test details ...

Mechanical
Two-wheel drive
Steering	manual
	power OptOptional
Differential mechanical internal expanding disc brakes
Open operator station.

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
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
Rear Type	I

Power Take-off (PTO)
Rear PTO	live
Rear PTO Type	540 (1.375)

Dimensions & Tires
Wheelbase	84 inches 213 cm
Weight	4185 to 4511 pounds
Front tire	5.50-16
Rear tire	11-38
Full dimensions and tires ...

Electrical
Charging system	generator
Charging amps	12
Batteries	2
Battery volts	6

References

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

Engine

Engine options
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 Detail — 176 ci / 2.9 L Gasoline

Manufacturer	Continental G-176
Fuel Type	Gasoline
Configuration	4-cylinder, liquid-cooled
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
Power	54.5 hp 40.6 kW
Compression	7.1:1
Rated RPM	2000
Torque	162 lb-ft 219.7 Nm
Torque RPM	1250
Starter volts	12
Coolant capacity	10.4 qts 9.8 L

Massey Ferguson 65 Engine

Engine Detail — 203.5 ci / 3.3 L Diesel

Manufacturer	Perkins 4A-203
Fuel Type	Diesel
Configuration	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
Oil capacity	7.5 qts 7.1 L

Engine Detail — 192 ci / 3.1 L Diesel

Manufacturer	Perkins A4.192
Fuel Type	Diesel
Configuration	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*Cold 0.305 mm
Exhaust valve clearance	0.012 inches*Cold 0.305 mm

Engine Detail — 176 ci / 2.9 L LP Gas

Manufacturer	Continental
Fuel Type	LP gas
Configuration	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

Massey Ferguson 65 Engine

Image courtesy of Joe Hamilton

Transmission

Transmission options
6-speed gear
12-speed two-range power shift

Transmission — 6 forward and 1 reverse gear

Type	gear
Gears	6 forward and 1 reverse

Transmission — Dual Range

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

Transmission — Multi-Power

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

Dimensions

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

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

Tests

Tractor Tests
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

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
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
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
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.

Attachments

Attachment overview
Massey Ferguson 38 loader
Massey Ferguson 99 loader

Photos

Massey Ferguson 65 high-arch (C).

Massey Ferguson 65 with LP-gas engine.

Massey Ferguson 65 operator station and controls.

Massey Ferguson 65 utility (S).

Massey Ferguson 65 high-arch (C), right side.

Massey Ferguson 65 cutaway view.

Recommended Implements & Sizing Guide

Engineering recommendations for Massey Ferguson 65 based on its 54.5 HP power envelope and ASAE agricultural standards.

Implement & Operation	Recommended Size	Workload Rating	Engineering Notes
Moldboard PlowPrimary Tillage	2 to 3 Bottom (14-16")2 - 3 铧 (35-40 cm)	Medium Duty	Standard utility farm tillage.
Rotary Cutter / MowerMowing & Clearing	6 ft (72 in)1.8 m	Medium Duty	Medium pasture clearing; rear slip-clutch recommended.
Rotary TillerSeedbed Prep	66 to 72 in165 - 180 cm	Medium Duty	Standard utility tiller; slip clutch protection required.
Disc HarrowSecondary Tillage	7 to 8 ft Tandem Disc2.1 - 2.4 m 对开双排耙	Medium Duty	Field leveling and clod breaking behind plows.
Hay BalerHay & Forage	Small Square Baler (14x18")小方捆打捆机 (36x46 cm)	Medium Duty	Classic 2-string baler for horse and small livestock hay.

Sizing & Soil Condition NoteActual implement sizing varies depending on local soil conditions (heavy clay vs sandy loam), field slope, and operating speed. Heavy tillage implements may require front ballast weights and wheel weights.

Fluids, Capacities & Working Autonomy

Standard fluid requirements, service intervals, and continuous runtime estimates for Massey Ferguson 65.

Estimated Continuous Field Runtime: 4.7 hrs

Approximately 4.7 hours of continuous field operation at ~75% rated power on a full tank (13.2 gal / 50 L).

Estimated 75% Load Fuel Burn~2.8 gal/hr (10.7 L/hr)

Engine Crankcase Oil

SAE 15W-40 (Heavy Duty Diesel)

Standard Spec: API CK-4 / CJ-4 Heavy Duty

Service Interval: 150 – 250 Hours

Transmission & Hydraulic System

UTTO (Universal Tractor Transmission Oil)

Standard Spec: ISO VG 46 / 68 (Wet Brake & Trans Compatible)

Service Interval: 600 – 1000 Hours

Engine Cooling System

50/50 Ethylene Glycol Pre-mix

Standard Spec: ASTM D6210 / Heavy-Duty OAT Antifreeze

Service Interval: 2 Years / 1500 Hours