7 material differences · fewer than 12

Tractor oneMassey Ferguson MF 1651964–1971No measured PTO figureTractor twoMassey Ferguson MF 651958–1961No measured PTO figure

Which should you choose?

We will not advise between these two machines, because the drive differs (2WD / 4WD; 2WD); they were not built in overlapping years (1964–1971; 1958–1961). The figures below are side by side so you can judge them yourself; each says whether it was measured, claimed or declared by its source.

Field by field

7 material differences · 10 fields identical or within 5%, which is not counted as material

Massey Ferguson MF 165 and Massey Ferguson MF 65, field by field
FieldMF 165MF 65Gap
Engine
Engine power, claimed claimed57.3 hp57 hp—
Engine declaredPerkins AD 4.203Perkins A 4-192 Ydiffers
Displacement declared3.34 L3.35 L—
Maximum torque declared166 lb·ft · 226 N·m136 lb·ft · 184 N·m+23% MF 165
Transmission
Top speed declared12.4 mph · 20 km/h12.4 mph · 20 km/h—
Clutch declaredPedal operated dry and air cooled MF double clutch——
Hydraulics & hitch
Pump flow declared4.3 gpm · 16.4 L/min4.0 gpm · 15.1 L/min+9% MF 165
Pressure declared3,001 psi · 207 bar2,489 psi · 172 bar+20% MF 165
Three-point lift, at the coupling points declared2,870 lb · 1,302 kg2,500 lb · 1,134 kg+15% MF 165
Rear PTO speeds declared540 rpm540 rpm—
Weight & dimensions
Unladen weight declared4,784 lb · 2,170 kg4,299 lb · 1,950 kg+11% MF 165
Wheelbase declared81.9 in · 2,080 mm84.2 in · 2,138 mm—
Length declared134.3 in · 3,410 mm131.3 in · 3,335 mm—
Width declared72.8 in · 1,850 mm72.4 in · 1,840 mm—
Height, over the steering wheel declared64.6 in · 1,640 mm63.4 in · 1,610 mm—
Ground clearance declared14.6 in · 370 mm14.3 in · 362 mm—
Turning radius, braked declared11.3 ft · 3.45 m11.5 ft · 3.50 m—
Fuel tank declared69.7 qt · 66.0 L52.8 qt · 50 L+32% MF 165

Massey Ferguson MF 165 sources

Source
  • Source: Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 165”
  • Source: Traktorenlexikon, “Eicher 3354 Mammut 74 A”

Massey Ferguson MF 65 sources

Source
  • Source: Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 65”