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Massey Ferguson MF 165 Full specifications
Perkins AD 4.203 four-cylinder diesel or Perkins A 4.212 diesel. The manufacturer claimed 57.3 horsepower. The only laboratory test on record is of one version: Nebraska Test 1008 (1969) measured 51.91 hp at the PTO of the MF 165 Gas, 12 speed w/Multi-pwr; Nebraska Test 896 (1965) measured 52.42 hp at the PTO of the MF 165 Dsl, 12 speed w/Multi-pwr.
Engine power, claimed · gross or net not stated
57.3 hp
42.7 kW as stated by the source
Not independently tested
Claimed · standard not stated by the source
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 165”, claimed
- Weight
- 4,784 lb
- 3-point lift
- 2,870 lb
- Hyd. flow
- 4.3 gpm
- Top speed
- 12.4 mph
Massey Ferguson MF 165 specs: key facts
The Massey Ferguson MF 165 was built from 1964 to 1971.
Only one version of the Massey Ferguson MF 165 has a laboratory test on record: the MF 165 Gas, 12 speed w/Multi-pwr produced 38.7 kW (51.91 hp) at the PTO, measured on Nebraska Test 1008 (1969); the MF 165 Dsl, 12 speed w/Multi-pwr produced 39.1 kW (52.42 hp) at the PTO, measured on Nebraska Test 896 (1965).Source 1
The Massey Ferguson MF 165 has a claimed engine power (gross or net not stated) of 42.7 kW (57.3 hp); it has no measured PTO figure.
The Massey Ferguson MF 165 was built in two-wheel drive (2WD) and four-wheel drive (4WD) versions, depending on configuration.Source 4
The Massey Ferguson MF 165 has a Perkins AD 4.203 engine, a 4-cylinder 3.34 L diesel unit.Source 2
The Massey Ferguson MF 165 weighs 2,170 kg (4,784 lb) unladen.
The Massey Ferguson MF 165 has an independent rear PTO running at 540 rpm.Source 4
The three-point hitch of the Massey Ferguson MF 165 lifts 1,302 kg (2,870 lb) at the lower-link ends.
The hydraulic pump of the Massey Ferguson MF 165 delivers 16.4 L/min (4.3 gpm).
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 165”
How much horsepower does an MF 165 have?
The only laboratory test on record is of one version. Nebraska Test 1008 (1969) measured 51.91 hp at the PTO of the MF 165 Gas, 12 speed w/Multi-pwr; Nebraska Test 896 (1965) measured 52.42 hp at the PTO of the MF 165 Dsl, 12 speed w/Multi-pwr. For the MF 165 as a whole the figure is the 57.3 hp claimed for the engine, which is not power at the shaft.
Sources · Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 165”; Nebraska and OECD Tractor Test Data, 1972, p. 44
What engine is in an MF 165?
Diesel MF 165s have a Perkins AD 4.203, a 4-cylinder 3.34 L diesel engine. Diesel tractors have a Perkins A 4.212. Diesel tractors have a Perkins A 4.212.
| Make & model | Perkins AD 4.203 |
|---|---|
| Cylinders | 4, liquid-cooledSource 3 |
| Displacement | 203.5 ci · 3.34 L |
| Max torque | 166 lb·ft · 226 N·m @ 1,300 rpmSource 3 |
| Injection | direct injectionSource 3 |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Eicher 3354 Mammut 74 A”
How much will an MF 165 lift, and what is its hydraulic flow?
An MF 165 lifts 2,870 lb (1,302 kg) at the lower-link ends.
| Pump flow | 4.3 gpm · 16.4 L/min |
|---|---|
| Pressure | 3,001 psi · 207 bar |
| Lift at ends | 2,870 lb · 1,302 kg |
| Rear PTO | 540 rpm @ 1,685 engine rpm |
| PTO shaft | 29 x 34,9 x 9,7 mm |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 165”
What transmission does an MF 165 have?
Transmission specifications for the MF 165 are below.
| Clutch | Pedal operated dry and air cooled MF double clutch |
|---|---|
| Steering | Mechanical single-finger steeringSource 4On record for 1 of 5 configurations |
| Top speed | 12.4 mph · 20 km/h |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 165”
How much does an MF 165 weigh?
An MF 165 weighs 4,784 lb (2,170 kg) unladen.
| Unladen weight | 4,784 lb · 2,170 kg |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase | 81.9 in · 2,080 mm |
| Length | 134.3 in · 3,410 mm |
| Width | 72.8 in · 1,850 mm |
| Height | 64.6 in · 1,640 mm |
| Ground clearance | 14.6 in · 370 mm |
| Front track | 52.0–79.9 in · 1,320–2,030 mm |
| Rear track | 52.0–79.9 in · 1,320–2,030 mm |
| Turning radius, braked | 11.3 ft · 3.45 m |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 165”
How much fuel does an MF 165 burn per hour?
Measured on Nebraska Test 1008 (1969) (tested as the MF 165 Gas, 12 speed w/Multi-pwr), at each condition the laboratory recorded.
1 other test of this model is on record; figures differ between configurations.
Cost per hour = fuel used per hour × your fuel price (per litre, or per US gallon for the gal/h figure).
| Test condition | Fuel per hour |
|---|---|
| Rated engine speedPTO 38.7 kW (51.91 hp) at 642 rpm | 18.1 L/h 4.783 gal/h |
| Standard PTO speedPTO 35.9 kW (48.20 hp) | 16.5 L/h 4.358 gal/h |
| 100% load | 18.4 L/h 4.850 gal/h |
| 75% load | 17.4 L/h 4.601 gal/h |
| 50% load | 15.2 L/h 4.026 gal/h |
Source · Nebraska Test 1008 (1969)
Which tractors compare with an MF 165?
Within 10% of its 52.3 hp at the PTO (claimed), the same type, and first built within 15 years of it.
- Leyland 26252.3 hp PTO, claimed · 1975–1980Side by side with the MF 165 →
- Fiat 640 (DT)52.4 hp PTO, claimed · 1973–1982Side by side with the MF 165 →
- SAME Minitauro 6052.39 hp PTO, claimed · 1972–1978Side by side with the MF 165 →
- David Brown 121252.5 hp PTO, claimed · 1971–1976Side by side with the MF 165 →
- Renault Master 252.6 hp PTO, claimed · 1964–1969Side by side with the MF 165 →
- Renault 385 / R 7852.6 hp PTO, claimed · 1963–1967Side by side with the MF 165 →
Everything else people ask
Is an MF 165 two-wheel drive or four-wheel drive?
The Massey Ferguson MF 165 was built in two-wheel drive (2WD) and four-wheel drive (4WD) versions, depending on configuration.
What PTO does an MF 165 have?
An MF 165 has a 540 rpm rear PTO on a 29 x 34,9 x 9,7 mm shaft.
Where this page comes from
Compiled from Nebraska Tractor Test reports 896 and 1008; Nebraska and OECD Tractor Test Data, 1972; Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 165 S”; Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 165”; and Traktorenlexikon, “Eicher 3354 Mammut 74 A”.
Sources
Facts taken from these documents, units converted. Numbers beside a figure refer to this list. Licences and attribution
- Nebraska and OECD Tractor Test Data, 1972 — Nebraska state publication; facts cited, NTTL-BOOKLET-1972 · p. 44 · retrieved 2026-09-13. Nebraska Tractor Test Laboratory, University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Original document
- Traktorenlexikon: Eicher 3354 Mammut 74 A — CC BY-SA 4.0, WIKIBOOKS-TL-82323 · revision 1083153. Wikibooks contributors (Traktorenlexikon). Original document
- Traktorenlexikon: Massey Ferguson MF 165 — CC BY-SA 4.0, WIKIBOOKS-TL-57413 · revision 1053150. Wikibooks contributors (Traktorenlexikon). Original document
- Traktorenlexikon: Massey Ferguson MF 165 S — CC BY-SA 4.0, WIKIBOOKS-TL-104176 · revision 992089. Wikibooks contributors (Traktorenlexikon). Original document