Massey Ferguson 65 Technical Specifications
Massey Ferguson 65 is a Row-Crop tractor that was produced by the John Deere between 1958 – 1964.
Below you will find detailed technical specifications for Massey Ferguson 65 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 65 Production
| Manufacturer: | |
| 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. | |
| Engine: | 43.95 hp 32.8 kW |
| PTO (tested) | 50.98 hp 38.0 kW |
| Belt (tested) | 43.98 hp 32.8 kW |
Massey Ferguson 65 Electrical
| Charging system | generator |
| Charging amps | 12 |
| Batteries | 2 |
| Battery volts | 6 |
Massey Ferguson 65 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 |
Tracktor Hitch
| Rear Type | I |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Rear PTO | live |
| Rear RPM | 540 |
Massey Ferguson 65 Engine detail
| Engine Detail | |
| Continential | |
| gasoline | |
| 4-cylinder | |
| liquid-cooled vertical I-head | |
| The Continental engine was only available on Massey Ferguson 65 tractors built in the United States. | |
| Displacement | 176 ci 2.9 L |
| Bore/Stroke | 3.578×4.375 inches 91 x 111 mm |
| Compression | 7.1:1 |
| Rated RPM | 2000 |
| Starter volts | 12 |
| Coolant capacity | 10.4 qts 9.8 L |
| Engine Oil | |
| Oil capacity | 7.5 qts 7.1 L |
Massey Ferguson 65 Transmission overview
| Gears | 6 forward and 1 reverse |
Massey Ferguson 65 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 |
Massey Ferguson 65 Tests
| 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 | |||
| 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 | |||
| 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 | |||
| 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. | |
FAQ
Is Massey Ferguson 65 a good tractor?
The Massey Ferguson 65 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 65 take?
Check out the Massey Ferguson 65 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?
Every tractor has a VIN number. The number is usually engraved below the driver’s seat. Tractor manufacturers put the number in different places on the tractor body.
What was the last year Massey Ferguson made the ?
The Massey Ferguson 65 was an agricultural tractor model made from 1958 – 1964
How much horsepower is a Massey Ferguson 65?
The engine tested at 43.95 hp
32.8 kW drawbar and 50.98 hp
38.0 kW kW PTO horsepower.
How much does a Massey Ferguson 65 tractor weight?
Depending on the engine type, the Massey Ferguson 65 weight ranges from 4185 to 4511 pounds .
How much can a Massey Ferguson 65 Pull?
The max pulling capacity of the Massey Ferguson 65 tractors starts at 6,832 lbs
3098 kg but may be slightly higher depending on the trim.