Massey Ferguson 65: all source data

All 130 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
FactoriesCoventry, England
FactoriesDetroit, Michigan, USA
(no label)Original price was $3,935 in 1964
(no label)The Massey Ferguson 65 was available in utility (model code S) and high-clearance (C) chassis.
Engine
(no label)Continental 2.9L 4-cyl gasoline
(no label)Perkins 3.3L 4-cyl diesel
(no label)Perkins 3.1L 4-cyl diesel
(no label)Continental 2.9L 4-cyl LP gas
Transmission
(no label)6-speed gear
(no label)12-speed two-range power shift
Power
Engine54.5 hp | 40.6 kW
Drawbar (claimed)33 hp | 24.6 kW
PTO (claimed)41 hp | 30.6 kW
Drawbar (tested)43.95 hp | 32.8 kW
PTO (tested)50.98 hp | 38.0 kW
Belt (tested)43.98 hp | 32.8 kW
Mechanical
(no label)Two-wheel drive
Steeringmanual
Steeringpower
(no label)Differential mechanical internal expanding disc brakes
(no label)Open operator station.
Capacity
Gas Fuel (Gas)13.2 gal | 50.0 L
Diesel Fuel (Diesel)17 gal | 64.3 L
Hydraulic system8 gal | 30.3 L
Rear axle1 qts | 0.9 L
Hydraulics
Typeopen center
Capacity8 gal | 30.3 L
Pressure2500 psi | 172.4 bar
Pump flow4.76 gpm | 18.0 lpm
Hitch
Rear TypeI
Pto
Rear PTOlive
Rear PTO Type540 (1.375)
Dimensions
Wheelbase84 inches | 213 cm
Weight4185 to 4511 pounds
Front tire5.50-16
Rear tire11-38
Serial location
(no label)The Massey Ferguson serial number plate located either on the instrument panel or on the right side of the battery support bracket.
Electrical
Charging systemgenerator
Charging amps12
Batteries2
Battery volts6

Engine

Engine options
(no label)Continental 2.9L 4-cyl gasoline
(no label)Perkins 3.3L 4-cyl diesel
(no label)Perkins 3.1L 4-cyl diesel
(no label)Continental 2.9L 4-cyl LP gas
Engine detail
(no label)Continental G-176
(no label)gasoline
(no label)4-cylinder
(no label)liquid-cooled
(no label)The Continental engine was only available on Massey Ferguson 65 tractors built in the United States.
Displacement176 ci | 2.9 L
Bore/Stroke3.578x4.375 inches | 91 x 111 mm
Power54.5 hp | 40.6 kW
Compression7.1:1
Rated RPM2000
Torque162 lb-ft | 219.7 Nm
Torque RPM1250
Starter volts12
Coolant capacity (Coolant)10.4 qts | 9.8 L
(no label)Perkins 4A-203
(no label)diesel
(no label)4-cylinder
(no label)liquid-cooled vertical L-head
Displacement203.5 ci | 3.3 L
Bore/Stroke3.60x5.00 inches | 91 x 127 mm
Air cleaneroil bath
Compression17.4:1
Rated RPM2000
Starter volts12
Coolant capacity (Coolant)40 qts | 37.9 L
Intake valve clearance0.010 inches | 0.254 mm
Exhaust valve clearance0.010 inches | 0.254 mm
(no label)Perkins A4.192
(no label)diesel
(no label)4-cylinder
(no label)liquid-cooled
Displacement192 ci | 3.1 L
Bore/Stroke3.50x5.00 inches | 89 x 127 mm
Air cleaneroil bath
Compression16.5:1
Rated RPM2000
Firing order1-3-4-2
Oil capacity6.31 qts | 6.0 L
Coolant capacity (Coolant)9 qts | 8.5 L
Intake valve clearance0.012 inches | 0.305 mm
Exhaust valve clearance0.012 inches | 0.305 mm
(no label)Continental
(no label)LP gas
(no label)4-cylinder
(no label)liquid-cooled
Displacement176 ci | 2.9 L
Bore/Stroke3.578x4.375 inches | 91 x 111 mm
Compression8:1
Rated RPM2000
Engine oil
Oil capacity7.5 qts | 7.1 L
Engine
(no label)Image courtesy of Joe Hamilton

Transmission

Transmission options
(no label)6-speed gear
(no label)12-speed two-range power shift
Transmission
Typegear
Gears6 forward and 1 reverse
TransmissionDual Range
Typegear
Gears6 forward and 2 reverse
Clutchdry disc
Oil capacity31.7 qts | 30.0 L
TransmissionMulti-Power
Typetwo-range power shift
Gears12 forward and 4 reverse
Clutchdry disc

Dimensions

Tires
Ag front5.50-16
Ag front6.00-16
Ag front7.50-16
Ag rear11-38
Ag rear12-28
Ag rear12-38
Ag rear13-28
Dimensions
Wheelbase84 inches | 213 cm
Length133 inches | 337 cm
Width72 inches | 182 cm
Height57 inches | 144 cm
Height62.63 inches (Hi-clearance) | 159 cm
Ground clearance14.3 inches | 36 cm
Ground clearance20.1 inches (Hi-clearance) | 51 cm
Front tread48 to 80 inches | 121 to 203 cm
Rear tread52 to 88 inches | 132 to 223 cm
Weight
Gas Operating (Gas)4185 lbs | 1898 kg
Diesel Operating (Diesel)4511 lbs | 2046 kg
Ballasted9275 lbs | 4207 kg