Massey Ferguson 165 Specs & Features

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Massey Ferguson 165 Technical Specifications

Massey Ferguson 165 is a Row-Crop tractor that was produced by the John Deere between 1965 – 1979.

Below you will find detailed technical specifications for Massey Ferguson 165 covering engine types, horsepower ratings, weight, height, fuel type and tank volume, oil capacity and type, hydraulic system diagram, wiring diagram, battery specs, etc.

Massey Ferguson 165 Production

Manufacturer:
Manufacturer:	Massey Ferguson
Type:	Row-Crop tractor
Factory:	Coventry, England

Massey Ferguson 165 Power

Engine:
Engine (gross):	58.3 hp 43.5 kW
Engine:	60 hp 44.7 kW
Plows:	4

Massey Ferguson 165 Engines
Perkins 3.3L 4-cyl diesel
Perkins 3.5L 4-cyl diesel

Mechanical
Chassis:	4×2 2WD
Steering:	manual
Steering:	power
Brakes:	mechanical dry disc
	wet disc*Optional after 1972.
Cab:	Open operator station
Transmissions:	12-speed partial power shift
	6-speed
	8-speed

Massey Ferguson 165 photos…

Capacity
Fuel:	18 gal 68.1 L
Hydraulic system:	8 gal 30.3 L

Hydraulics
Type:	open center
Capacity:	8 gal 30.3 L
Pump flow:	4.5 gpm 17.0 lpm

Tractor hitch
Rear Type:	II/I
Rear lift:	2850 lbs 1292 kg

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

Dimensions & Tires
Wheelbase:	82 inches 208 cm
Weight:	4476 lbs 2030 kg
Front tire:	6-16
Rear tire:	11-32
Full dimensions and tires …

165 Serial Numbers
Location:	Serial number plate on the dashboard of the 165, below the steering column.
1965:	500001
1966:	512207
1967:	530825
1968:	547384
1969:	564701
1970:	581457
1971:	597649
1972:	103622
1973:	116353
1974:	126448
1975:	135036
1976:	145432
1977:	155687
1978:	164417
1979:	173144
Final:	173696

Massey Ferguson 165 Electrical

Charging system:	generator
Battery volts:	12

Massey Ferguson 165 Mechanical

Chassis:

4×2 2WD

Steering:

manual

Steering:

power

Brakes:

mechanical dry disc

wet disc*Optional after 1972.

Cab:

Open operator station

Transmissions:

12-speed partial power shift

6-speed

8-speed

Capacity

Fuel:	18 gal 68.1 L
Hydraulic system:	8 gal 30.3 L

Hydraulics

Type:	open center
Capacity:	8 gal 30.3 L
Pump flow:	4.5 gpm 17.0 lpm

Tracktor Hitch

Rear Type:	II/I
Rear lift:	2850 lbs 1292 kg

Power Take-off (PTO)

Rear PTO:	live
	independent*Optional
Rear RPM:	540

Massey Ferguson 165 Engine detail

Engine Detail
Perkins AD4.203
diesel
4-cylinder
liquid-cooled
Displacement:	203.5 ci 3.3 L
Bore/Stroke:	3.60×5.00 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:	8.5 qts 8.0 L
Coolant capacity:	14.4 qts 13.6 L

Massey Ferguson 165 Transmission overview

Engine Oil

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.

Massey Ferguson 165 Dimensions

Wheelbase:	82 inches 208 cm (wide front)
	86.875 inches 220 cm (tricycle)
Length:	124.5 inches 316 cm
Height (steering wheel):	68.7 inches 174 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)

Massey Ferguson 165 Weight
Operating:	5005 lbs 2270 kg (gas)
	5085 lbs 2306 kg (203 diesel)
	5830 lbs 2644 kg (212 diesel)
Ballasted:	7760 lbs 3519 kg

Massey Ferguson 165 Tests

Nebraska Tractor Test 896

Nebraska Tractor Test 896
203 diesel 12-speed 2WD May 13 – 22, 1965 Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 896 file
PTO performance
Power at rated engine speed:	52.42 hp 39.1 kW
Fuel use:	3.1 gal/hour 11.7 l/hour
Power at rated PTO speed:	47.4 hp 35.3 kW
Fuel use:	2.8 gal/hour 10.6 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power:	44.93 hp 33.5 kW
Fuel use:	3.0 gal/hour 11.4 l/hour
Gear 1HL used for power test.
Max pull:	5,718 lbs 2593 kg
Gear 2LH used for pull test.

Nebraska Tractor Test 898

Nebraska Tractor Test 898
Gasoline 12-speed 2WD May 18 – 29, 1965 Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 898 file
PTO performance
Power at rated engine speed:	46.92 hp 35.0 kW
Fuel use:	4.0 gal/hour 15.1 l/hour
Power at rated PTO speed:	43.64 hp 32.5 kW
Fuel use:	3.7 gal/hour 14.0 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power:	39.89 hp 29.7 kW
Fuel use:	4.0 gal/hour 15.1 l/hour
Gear 7 used for power test.
Max pull:	5,496 lbs 2492 kg
Gear 2LH used for pull test.

Nebraska Tractor Test 1008

Nebraska Tractor Test 1008
212 gasoline 12-speed 2WD April 28 – May 12, 1969 Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1008 file
PTO performance
Power at rated engine speed:	51.91 hp 38.7 kW
Fuel use:	4.8 gal/hour 18.2 l/hour
Power at rated PTO speed:	48.2 hp 35.9 kW
Fuel use:	4.4 gal/hour 16.7 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power:	44.44 hp 33.1 kW
Fuel use:	4.9 gal/hour 18.5 l/hour
Gear 7 used for power test.
Max pull:	6,005 lbs 2723 kg
Gear 7 used for pull test.

FAQ

Is Massey Ferguson 165 a good tractor?

The Massey Ferguson 165 is one of the great tractors in the Massey Ferguson stable, and it has earned Massey Ferguson a fantastic reputation.

How much oil does a Massey Ferguson 165 take?

Check out the Massey Ferguson 165 oil capacity and oil type in the engine specs section as it may vary across the engines. Keep in mind, that older models might have their oil capacity increased over time. You may compare between the early and late oil capacity.

Do tractors have VIN numbers?

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The Massey Ferguson 165 was an agricultural tractor model made from 1965 – 1979