Massey Ferguson 165

Last Updated: June 2024

Overview

The Massey Ferguson 165 is a row-crop tractor that was produced from 1964 to 1975. It has a 2WD chassis with power steering and a partial power shift transmission with 12 forward gears and 4 reverse gears. Equipped with a variety of engines, including the Perkins AD4.203, A4.212, AG4.212, and a Continental model, it offered a power output range of approximately 58 to 60 horsepower with a rated RPM of 2000. The tractor could be operated with either diesel or gasoline with different configurations of engine displacement and oil capacity. It was designed with a liquid cooling system and an open operator station. Its standard braking system was mechanical dry disc, and the hydraulic system featured an open center design. The tractor also provided a rear PTO speed of 540 rpm and a hitch lift capacity of approximately 3595 pounds.
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Key Specifications

Category: Row Crop

Power Output: Multiple - 58.3, 59.9, 60 (Different sources provided different numbers, but are similar)

Transmission: Partial power shift

Drive Type: 2WD

Operating Weight: Multiple - 5005, 5830 (Different configurations)

Fuel Type: Multiple - Diesel and Gasoline

Massey Ferguson 165 vs. Similar Tractors

Hitch Capacity
Average
Greater than 34% of similar tractors.
Operating Weight
Below Average
Greater than 21% of similar tractors.

Technical Specifications

Engine

Manufacturer
Multiple - Perkins and Continental (Assumed based on the multiple occurrences of these manufacturers)
Model
Multiple - Perkins AD4.203, Perkins A4.212, Perkins AG4.212, Continental (Specifics Unknown)
Cooling Type
Liquid-cooled
Cylinder Orientation
Inline
Valve Configuration
-
Fuel Type
Multiple - Diesel and Gasoline
Induction Type
-
Cylinders
4
Displacement (ci)
Multiple - 203.5, 176.0, 212.0
Bore (in)
Multiple - 3.58, 3.86
Stroke (in)
Multiple - 5.00, 4.37, 4.50
Rated RPM
2000
Power Output (hp)
Multiple - 58.3, 59.9, 60 (Different sources provided different numbers, but are similar)

Transmission

Type
Partial power shift
Forward Gears
12
Reverse Gears
4
Total Gears
-

Dimensions

Length (in)
124.4
Width (in)
72 (Assumed based on the width given in cm)
Height (in)
68.5
Operating Weight (lb)
Multiple - 5005, 5830 (Different configurations)

Power Take-Off (PTO)

PTO Type
Live or independent
PTO Speed 1 (rpm)
540
PTO Speed 2 (rpm)
-
PTO Speed 3 (rpm)
-

Miscellaneous

Chassis
4x2 2WD
Drive Type
2WD
Steering Type
Power (Assumed as the most common information amongst the data)
Coolant Capacity (qts)
Multiple - 14.4, 11.4
Front Tire Diameter (in)
-
Front Tire Width (in)
-
Rear Tire Diameter (in)
-
Rear Tire Width (in)
-
Front/Rear Rim Diameter (in)
-
Tire Type
Ag (Assumed based on the usual use for a Row-Crop tractor)
Manufacture - End Year
1975
Hitch Type
-
Hitch Category
-
Hitch Position
-
Hitch Capacity (lb)
3595
Operator Station Type
Open operator station
Starter Type
Electric
Brake Type
Mechanical dry disc
Hydraulic System Type
Open center