Massey Ferguson 165 (European) tractor: review and specs

The Massey Ferguson 165 is a 2WD row-crop tractor manufactured by Massey Ferguson in Coventry, England from 1965 to 1979.

The MF 165 is equipped with one of two engines: 3.3 L (203.5 cu·in) or 3.5 L (212.0 cu·in) four-cylinder diesel engines and three variants of the transmission.

The Massey Ferguson 165 is equipped with manual or power steering, mechanical dry disc or wet disc brakes, open operator station and 68.1 liters (18 US gal.; 15 Imp. gal) fuel tank.

The tractor could be equipped with the following engines:

Perkins AD4.203. It is a 3.3 L, 3,335 cm², (203.5 cu·in) four-cylinder natural aspirated diesel engine with 91.0 mm (3.58 in) of the cylinder bore and 127.0 mm (5 in) of the piston stroke. The compression ratio rating is 18.5:1. This engine produced 59.2 PS (43.5 kW; 58.3 HP) at 2,000 rpm of output power.
Perkins A4.212. It is a 3.5 L, 3,474 cm², (212.0 cu·in) four-cylinder natural aspirated diesel engine. The cylinder bore is 98.0 mm (3.86 in) and the piston stroke is 114.0 mm (4.49 in). This engine produced 60.8 PS (44.7 kW; 60.0 HP) at 2,000 rpm of output power.

Massey Ferguson 165 Specifications

General Specifications
Model	Massey Ferguson 165
Length	3,350 mm (131.9 in)
Width	1,820 mm (71.7 in)
Height	1,570 mm (61.8 in)
Wheel base	2,080 mm (81.9 in)
Weight	2,030 kg (4475 lbs)
Fuel tank capacity	68.1 liters (18.0 US gal.; 15 Imp. gal)
Battery	12V
Cabin type	Open operator station
Engine
Engine model	Perkins AD4.203
Engine type	Four-stroke, liquid-cooled, inline
Cylinders	4
Fuel type	Diesel
Displacement	3.3 L, 3,335 cm², (203.5 cu·in)
Bore and stroke	91.0 mm X 127.0 mm (3.58 in X 5 in)
Compression ratio	18.5:1
Horsepower	59.2 PS (43.5 kW; 58.3 HP) at 2,000 rpm
Torque	229.2 N·m (23.4 kg·m, 168.9 ft·lb) at 1,300 rpm
Starter	Electric
Oil capacity:	6.8 L (7.2 US. qt, 6 Imp. qt.)
Coolant capacity:	13.6 L (14.4 US. qt, 12 Imp. qt.)
Engine
Engine model	Perkins A4.212
Engine type	Four-stroke, liquid-cooled, inline
Cylinders	4
Fuel type	Diesel
Displacement	3.5 L, 3,474 cm², (212.0 cu·in)
Bore and stroke	98.0 mm X 114.0 mm (3.86 in X 4.49 in)
Horsepower	60.8 PS (44.7 kW; 59.9 HP) at 2,000 rpm
Starter	Electric
Oil capacity:	9.1 L (9.6 US. qt, 8 Imp. qt.)
Coolant capacity:	10.8 L (11.4 US. qt, 9.5 Imp. qt.)

Transmission and chassis
Chassis	4×2 2WD
Steering type	Manual or power
Brakes	Mechanical dry disc or wet disc
Transmission model	Multi-Power
Transmission type	Partial power shift with dry disc clutch
Gears	12 forward and 4 reverse
Speed	Forward: 29.8 kmh (18.5 mph) Reverse: 14.8 (9.2 mph)
Transmission model	–
Transmission type	–
Gears	6 forward and 2 reverse
Transmission oil capacity	30.3 L (8 US. gal, 6.7 Imp. gal.)
Transmission model	–
Transmission type	–
Gears	8 forward and 2 reverse
Tires
Front tires	Ag: 6-16
Rear tires	Ag: 11-32

Three-Point Hitch
Caterogy	II/I
Control type	–
Lift capacity (at ends)	1,290 kg (2,845 lbs)
PTO (Power take-off shaft)
Rear PTO type	Live or independent
Rear PTO speed	540 rpm
Hydraulic system
Hydraulic type	Open center
Pump flow	17.0 gpm (64.4 lpm)

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