Massey Ferguson 565

Last Updated: June 2024

Overview

The Massey Ferguson 565 is a row-crop tractor that was manufactured between 1977 and 1982. Equipped with a 60 hp Perkins A4.236 diesel engine, it offered a practical combination of power and versatility for its time. Featuring a 4x2 2WD chassis and power steering, the 565 came with an 8-speed gear transmission and had an optional two-speed power shift known as Multi-Power, making it possible for the operator to effectively manage different tasks. The dry air cleaner, a 16:01 compression ratio, and 2000 RPM rated engine illustrate the tractor's utility-based design. With a wheelbase of 88.5 inches, length of 148.5 inches, and a width of 73 inches, the 565 was a sizable machine that weighed 6106 lbs. The operating height, with the cab, was 95 inches. It's important to note that the 565 was equipped with a Category II three-point hitch system and carried on the tradition of reliability associated with the Massey Ferguson brand.
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Key Specifications

Category: Row Crop

Power Output: 60

Transmission: Gear with optional two-speed power shift (Multi-Power)

Drive Type: 2WD

Operating Weight: 6106

Fuel Type: Diesel

Massey Ferguson 565 vs. Similar Tractors

Power Output
Poor
Greater than 7% of similar tractors.
Operating Weight
Below Average
Greater than 23% of similar tractors.

Technical Specifications

Engine

Manufacturer
Perkins
Model
A4.236
Cooling Type
Liquid-cooled
Cylinder Orientation
-
Valve Configuration
-
Fuel Type
Diesel
Induction Type
Natural aspiration
Cylinders
4
Displacement (ci)
235.6
Bore (in)
3.875
Stroke (in)
5
Rated RPM
2000
Power Output (hp)
60

Transmission

Type
Gear with optional two-speed power shift (Multi-Power)
Forward Gears
12
Reverse Gears
4
Total Gears
-

Dimensions

Length (in)
148.5
Width (in)
73
Height (in)
95 (with cab)
Operating Weight (lb)
6106

Power Take-Off (PTO)

PTO Type
-
PTO Speed 1 (rpm)
-
PTO Speed 2 (rpm)
-
PTO Speed 3 (rpm)
-

Miscellaneous

Chassis
4x2 2WD
Drive Type
2WD
Steering Type
Power
Coolant Capacity (qts)
15
Front Tire Diameter (in)
-
Front Tire Width (in)
-
Rear Tire Diameter (in)
-
Rear Tire Width (in)
-
Front/Rear Rim Diameter (in)
-
Tire Type
-
Manufacture - End Year
1982
Hitch Type
Three-Point Hitch (Category II)
Hitch Category
Category 3
Hitch Position
Rear
Hitch Capacity (lb)
-
Operator Station Type
-
Starter Type
Electric
Brake Type
-
Hydraulic System Type
-