Massey Ferguson 165 Specs, Horsepower, Oil Type, Weight, and Review

Massey Ferguson 165 tractor was produced between 1964 and 1975 as a row-crop tractor. It has four engine options in various specifications, including diesel and gasoline, depending on the model. The MF 165 tractor also has three different transmission options and a 4×2 2WD drive systems. During the busy years of its production, the 165 Massey Ferguson tractor rose to become one of the most favored tractors of this brand.

Because it allowed farmers to grow more food on a smaller amount of land, the Massey Ferguson 165 tractor was a significant advancement in farming equipment. They were also able to produce more crops at lower costs per unit area thanks to the purchase of this tractor, which increased their profits.

Massey Ferguson 165

Manufacturer	Massey Ferguson
Model	165
Type	Row crop tractor
Years Made	1964-1975

Engine

It has 4 different engine options that vary according to the Massey Ferguson 165 model.

Perkins AD4.203 Engine

Engine Manufacturer	Perkins
Model	AD4.203
No of Cylinder	4
Type	Diesel
Compression Ratio	17.5 to 1
Firing Order	1-3-4-2
Max. Working Speed	2000 RPM
Horsepower	43.5 kW 58.5 HP
Displacement	203.5 cu. in. 3335 cc
Bore and Stroke	3.6×5.0 in. 91.4×127 mm

Perkins A4.212 Engine

Engine Manufacturer	Perkins
Model	A4.212
No of Cylinder	4
Type	Diesel
Firing Order	1-3-4-2
Max. Working Speed	2000 RPM
Horsepower	45 HP 60 HP
Displacement	212 cu. in. 3474 cc
Bore and Stroke	3.9×4.5 in. 98×114 mm

Perkins AG4.212 Engine

Engine Manufacturer	Perkins
Model	AG4.212
No of Cylinder	4
Type	Gasoline
Firing Order	1-3-4-2
Max. Working Speed	2000 RPM
Displacement	212 cu. in. 3474 cc
Bore and Stroke	3.9×4.5 in. 98×114 mm

Continental Engine

Engine Manufacturer	Continental
No of Cylinder	4
Type	Gasoline
Aspiration	Natural
Compression Ratio	7.1 to 1
Firing Order	1-3-4-2
Max. Working Speed	2000 RPM
Displacement	176 cu. in. 2884 cc
Bore and Stroke	3.9×4.5 in. 98×114 mm

Oil Type

The Massey Ferguson 165 user manual recommends the following oils.

• SAE 20 or 20/20W 32° to 90°F
• SAE 10W 10°F
• SAE 5W or 5W/20 10°F
• SAE 30 above 90°F

Transmission

The MF 165 tractor has three different transmission options.

Model	Multipower
Type	Partial power shift
Gear Selections	12 forward 4 reverse
Clutch	Dry clutch

Gear Selections

6 forward 2 reverse

Gear Selections

8 forward 2 reverse

Travel Speed

	Imperial	Metric
High Forward	18.2 mph	29.3 km
High Reverse	9.2 mph	14.8 km

Power Take-Off (PTO)

Type	Live independent
PTO Speed	540 RPM
PTO Horspower – Diesel	38 kW 51 HP
PTO Horspower – Gasoline	35 kW 47 HP
Controls	3 positions shift lever

Hydraulic System

Pump Type	Open center
Pump Flow	4.5 GPM 17.0 LPM

Capacities

Capacity	Imperial	Metric
Fuel Tank	18.5 gal	70.0 L
Cooling System	3.6 gal	13.5 L
Engine Oil Capacity	8.5 qts	8 L
Hydraulic System	8 gal	30 L

Dimensions

Dimension	Imperial	Metric
Wheelbase	84 in.	213 cm
O/A Length	124 in.	315 cm
O/A Height	69 in.	175 cm

Tire Size

Tire	Size	Pressure
Standard Front – Ag	5.50-16	24-28 lbs
Standard Front – Ag	6-16	24-28 lbs
Standard Front – Ag	7.50-10	24-28 lbs
Standard Rear – Ag	11-38	12-14 lbs
Standard Rear – Ag	12-28	14-16 lbs
Standard Rear – Ag	12-38	14-16 lbs
Standard Rear – Ag	13-28	14-16 lbs

Weight

Weight	Imperial	Metric
Operating Weight	5250 lbs	2380 kg