Massey Ferguson 165

Production ended · 2WD

PTO power · tested

52.4 hp

Weight
5,005 lb
Engines
4 Diesel · Gasoline
Built
no record
Price new · 1975
$6,700

Power

Power specifications
Engine58.3 hp gross
PTO52.4 hp tested
Drawbar44.9 hp tested
Listed power58 hp engine basis
Plows rated4

Engines

Engines fitted to the Massey Ferguson 165
Perkins 3.3L 4-cyl dieselDiesel · 4 cyl204 ci
Continental 2.9L 4-cyl gasolineGasoline · 4 cyl176 ci
Perkins 3.5L 4-cyl dieselDiesel · 4 cyl212 ci
Perkins 3.5L 4-cyl gasolineGasoline · 4 cyl212 ci
Engine details
Perkins 3.3L 4-cyl diesel
Bore × stroke
3.6 in × 5 in
Rated speed
2,000 rpm
Rated power
58.3 hp
Torque
169 lb·ft at 1,300 rpm
Compression
18.5:1
Cooling
liquid-cooled
Firing order
1-3-4-2
Continental 2.9L 4-cyl gasoline
Bore × stroke
3.58 in × 4.38 in
Rated speed
2,000 rpm
Compression
7.1:1
Cooling
liquid-cooled
Firing order
1-3-4-2
Notes
4-cylinder 8-valve
Perkins 3.5L 4-cyl diesel
Bore × stroke
3.88 in × 4.5 in
Rated speed
2,000 rpm
Cooling
liquid-cooled
Perkins 3.5L 4-cyl gasoline
Bore × stroke
3.88 in × 4.5 in
Compression
7:1

Transmissions

Transmissions for the Massey Ferguson 165
Massey Ferguson Multi-Powerpartial power shift12F / 4R
6-speed6F / 2R
8-speed8F / 2R
Transmission notes

Massey Ferguson Multi-Power: Three gears (1-3) in two ranges (Lo/Hi) with two-range Multi-Power power shift between low and high.

Weight

Weight specifications
Weight5,005 lb operating
Ballasted7,760 lb

Dimensions

Dimensions specifications
Wheelbase82 in
Length124.5 in
Front tread, narrowest48 in
Front tread, widest88 in
Rear tread, narrowest52 in
Rear tread, widest90 in

Capacities

Capacities specifications
Fuel tank18.5 gal
Hydraulic system8 gal

Hydraulics

Hydraulics specifications
Systemopen center
Pump flow4.5 gpm

Hitch

Hitch specifications
Rear hitch categoryI
Rear lift capacity3,594 lb

PTO

PTO specifications
Rear PTOlive
Rear PTO speeds540

Chassis

Chassis specifications
Drive2WD
SteeringPower steering
BrakesMechanical dry disc brakes
CabOpen operator station

Tires

Tires specifications
Front6.00-16
Rear16.9/14-24

Electrical

Electrical specifications
System voltage12 V
Battery capacity41 Ah
Charginggenerator
Charging output25 A

Production

Production specifications
Price new$6,700 (1975)
FactoriesDetroit, Michigan, USA
Built byMassey Ferguson

Serial numbers

Serial number plate on the dashboard of the 165, below the steering column.

First serial number by year
YearFirst serial
1964643000001
1965643000481
1966643007763
1967643014673
19679A1000
19689A39836
19699A63158
19709A87325
19719A107597
19729A128141
19739A152025
19749A179544
19759A207681

Literature

  • MF 135 / MF 150 / MF 165 Massey Ferguson, 1975
  • MF 165 Tractor Massey Ferguson, 1964
  • Installation & Operation of Basic & Auxiliary Hydraulic Systems (690 562 M2) 1968

Attachments

  • front-end loader