Massey Ferguson 97
The Massey Ferguson 97 is a tractor produced by Massey Ferguson. It is equipped with a 504 ci 8.3 L engine. The rated power output is 112 hp 83.5 kW. Transmission: 5 forward and 1 reverse. Operating weight: 8,155 lbs 3699 kg.
Overview
![]() | 1962 - 1965
Standard-tread tractorMinneapolis-Moline built |
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1962 - 1965 | |
Standard-tread tractor | |
Minneapolis-Moline built | |
1962 - 1965 | |
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Standard-tread tractor | |
Minneapolis-Moline built |
Production | |
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Distributor | Massey Ferguson |
Manufacturer | Minneapolis-Moline |
Standard-tread tractor | |
Original price was $6943 in 1964 | |
Variants | |
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G705 | similar Minneapolis-Moline model |
G706 | similar Minneapolis-Moline model |
Massey Ferguson 97 Engines | |
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Minneapolis-Moline 8.3L 6-cyl diesel | |
Minneapolis-Moline 8.3L 6-cyl LP gas | |
Fuel tank | 38 gal
143.8 L |
Engine details ... | |
Massey Ferguson 97 Transmission | |
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5-speed gear | |
Transmission details ... |
Massey Ferguson 97 Power | |
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Engine | 112 hp
83.5 kW |
PTO (claimed) | 101 hp
75.3 kW |
Plows | 7 |
Mechanical | |
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Two- or four-wheel drive | |
Final drives | bull gear |
Power steering | |
Disc brakes | |
Cab optional. | |
Photos | |
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Massey Ferguson 97 photos... |
Hydraulics | |
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Type | open center |
Pressure | 1000 psi
69.0 bar |
Valves | 2 |
Pump flow | 15 gpm
56.8 lpm |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Rear PTO | transmission |
live OptOptional | |
Rear PTO Type | 540 (1.375) |
Engine RPM | 540@1200 |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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2WD Wheelbase | 96.2 inches
244 cm |
4WD Wheelbase | 84.5 inches
214 cm |
Weight | 8,155 lbs
3699 kg |
Front tire | 9.5-24 |
Rear tire | 18.4-34 |
Full dimensions and tires ... | |
97 Serial Number Location | |
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Serial number plate on the right side of the transmission housing, under the battery tray. |
97 Serial Numbers | |
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1962 | 25200001 (diesel) |
1963 | 25200506 (diesel) |
1964 | 25202005 (diesel) |
1965 | 25203504 (diesel) |
1962 | 25300001 (LP-gas) |
1963 | 25300096 (LP-gas) |
1964 | 25300397 (LP-gas) |
1965 | 25300399 (LP-gas) |
FAQ: How to read a serial number table. | |
References | |
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MF97 Tractor published in 1975, by Massey Ferguson |
Engine
![]() | 1962 - 1965
Standard-tread tractorMinneapolis-Moline built |
|---|---|
1962 - 1965 | |
Standard-tread tractor | |
Minneapolis-Moline built | |
1962 - 1965 | |
|---|---|
Standard-tread tractor | |
Minneapolis-Moline built |
Engine options | |
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Minneapolis-Moline 8.3L 6-cyl diesel | |
Minneapolis-Moline 8.3L 6-cyl LP gas |
Engine Detail | |
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Minneapolis-Moline | |
diesel | |
6-cylinder | |
liquid-cooled | |
Displacement | 504 ci
8.3 L |
Bore/Stroke | 4.625x5.00 inches
117 x 127 mm |
Power | 108 hp
80.5 kW |
Air cleaner | oil bath |
Compression | 14.8:1 |
Rated RPM | 1600 |
Starter volts | 12 |
Oil capacity | 14 qts
13.2 L |
Coolant capacity | 50 qts
47.3 L |
Engine Detail | |
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Minneapolis-Moline | |
LP gas | |
6-cylinder | |
liquid-cooled | |
Displacement | 504 ci
8.3 L |
Bore/Stroke | 4.625x5.00 inches
117 x 127 mm |
Power | 112 hp
83.5 kW |
Compression | 8.0:1 |
Rated RPM | 1600 |
Starter volts | 12 |
Coolant capacity | 50 qts
47.3 L |
Transmission
![]() | 1962 - 1965
Standard-tread tractorMinneapolis-Moline built |
|---|---|
1962 - 1965 | |
Standard-tread tractor | |
Minneapolis-Moline built | |
1962 - 1965 | |
|---|---|
Standard-tread tractor | |
Minneapolis-Moline built |
Transmission | |
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Type | gear |
Gears | 5 forward and 1 reverse |
Clutch | 289mm dry disc |
Speeds | |
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Dimensions
![]() | 1962 - 1965
Standard-tread tractorMinneapolis-Moline built |
|---|---|
1962 - 1965 | |
Standard-tread tractor | |
Minneapolis-Moline built | |
1962 - 1965 | |
|---|---|
Standard-tread tractor | |
Minneapolis-Moline built |
Massey Ferguson 97 Tires | |
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Ag front | 9.5-24 |
Ag rear | 18.4-34 |
Ag front | 11.2-24 |
Ag rear | 23.1-26 |
Dimensions | |
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2WD Wheelbase | 96.2 inches
244 cm |
4WD Wheelbase | 84.5 inches
214 cm |
Length | 150.5 inches
382 cm |
Width | 82 inches
208 cm |
Height (steering wheel) | 79.25 inches
201 cm |
Height (exhaust) | 106.75 inches
271 cm |
Operating weight | 8,155 lbs
3699 kg |
Clearance (front axle) | 10 inches
25 cm |
Clearance (rear axle) | 26 inches
66 cm |
Clearance (drawbar) | 15 inches
38 cm |
Front tread | 68.25 inches
173 cm |
Rear tread | 64.5 to 64.8 inches
163 to 164 cm |
Photos
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