Massey Ferguson 165: all source data

All 123 values recorded for this model, as the source lists them and in its units. The spec sheet shows the same data checked, typed and converted.

Overview

Production
ManufacturerMassey Ferguson
(no label)Row-Crop tractor
(no label)Built in Detroit, Michigan, USA
(no label)Original price was $6,700 in 1975
Engine
(no label)Perkins 3.3L 4-cyl diesel
(no label)Continental 2.9L 4-cyl gasoline
(no label)Perkins 3.5L 4-cyl diesel
(no label)Perkins 3.5L 4-cyl gasoline
Transmission
(no label)12-speed partial power shift
(no label)6-speed
(no label)8-speed
Power
Engine (gross)58.3 hp | 43.5 kW
Gas Drawbar (claimed)41 hp | 30.6 kW
Diesel Drawbar (claimed)46 hp | 34.3 kW
Gas PTO (claimed)47 hp | 35.0 kW
Diesel PTO (claimed)51 hp | 38.0 kW
Plows4
Drawbar (tested)44.93 hp | 33.5 kW
PTO (tested)52.42 hp | 39.1 kW
Mechanical
(no label)Two-wheel drive
(no label)Power steering
(no label)Mechanical dry disc brakes
(no label)Open operator station
Capacity
Fuel18.5 gal | 70.0 L
Hydraulic system8 gal | 30.3 L
Hydraulics
Typeopen center
Capacity8 gal | 30.3 L
Pump flow4.5 gpm | 17.0 lpm
Hitch
Rear TypeI
Rear TypeII
Rear TypeI/II
Rear lift3,594 lbs | 1630 kg
Pto
Rear PTOlive
Rear PTOindependent
Rear PTO Type540
Dimensions
Wheelbase82 inches (wide front) | 208 cm
Wheelbase86.875 inches (tricycle) | 220 cm
Weight5005 to 5830 pounds
Front tire6.00-16
Rear tire16.9/14-24
Electrical
Charging systemgenerator
Charging amps25
Battery volts12
Battery AH41 (gas)
Battery AH96 (diesel)

Engine

Engine options
(no label)Perkins 3.3L 4-cyl diesel
(no label)Continental 2.9L 4-cyl gasoline
(no label)Perkins 3.5L 4-cyl diesel
(no label)Perkins 3.5L 4-cyl gasoline
Engine detail
(no label)Perkins AD4.203
(no label)diesel
(no label)4-cylinder
(no label)liquid-cooled
Displacement203.5 ci | 3.3 L
Bore/Stroke3.60x5.00 inches | 91 x 127 mm
Power (gross)58.3 hp | 43.5 kW
Compression18.5:1
Rated RPM2000
Torque169 lb-ft | 229.2 Nm
Torque RPM1300
Firing order1-3-4-2
Starterelectric
Starter volts12
Oil capacity8.5 qts | 8.0 L
Coolant capacity (Coolant)14.4 qts | 13.6 L
(no label)Continental
(no label)gasoline
(no label)4-cylinder 8-valve
(no label)liquid-cooled
Displacement176 ci | 2.9 L
Bore/Stroke3.58x4.38 inches | 91 x 111 mm
Air cleanerdry element
Compression7.1:1
Rated RPM2000
Firing order1-3-4-2
Starterelectric
Starter volts12
Oil capacity6 qts | 5.7 L
(no label)Perkins A4.212
(no label)diesel
(no label)4-cylinder
(no label)liquid-cooled
Displacement212 ci | 3.5 L
Bore/Stroke3.875x4.50 inches | 98 x 114 mm
Rated RPM2000
Starterelectric
Starter volts12
(no label)Perkins AG4.212
(no label)gasoline
(no label)4-cylinder
Displacement212 ci | 3.5 L
Bore/Stroke3.875x4.50 inches | 98 x 114 mm
Compression7:1

Transmission

Transmission options
(no label)12-speed partial power shift
(no label)6-speed
(no label)8-speed
Transmission
TransmissionMassey Ferguson Multi-Power
Typepartial power shift
Gears12 forward and 4 reverse
Clutchdry disc
(no label)Three gears (1-3) in two ranges (Lo/Hi) with two-range Multi-Power power shift between low and high.
Gears6 forward and 2 reverse
Oil capacity32 qts | 30.3 L
Gears8 forward and 2 reverse

Dimensions

Tires
Ag front6.00-16
Ag rear16.9/14-24
Ag front6.50-16
Ag rear13.6/12-28
Ag rear14.9/13-28
Ag rear13.6-38
Ag rear15.5-38
Dimensions
Wheelbase82 inches (wide front) | 208 cm
Wheelbase86.875 inches (tricycle) | 220 cm
Length124.5 inches | 316 cm
Height (steering wheel)68.7 inches | 174 cm
Front tread48 to 88 inches (wide front) | 121 to 223 cm
Front tread8/6 inches (tricycle) | 20/15 cm
Rear tread52 to 90 inches (PAVT) | 132 to 228 cm
Rear tread52.4 to 86 inches (manual) | 133 to 218 cm
Weight
Operating5005 lbs (gas) | 2270 kg
Operating5085 lbs (203 diesel) | 2306 kg
Operating5830 lbs (212 diesel) | 2644 kg
Ballasted7760 lbs | 3519 kg