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- Lab tested ×2
- 1964–1971
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Massey Ferguson 165 specs: hp, weight, years
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. Compared at the engine's rated speed, where the brochure figure is quoted, the shaft gave 52.42 hp — 8.5% below the claim.
Engine power, claimed · gross or net not stated
57.3 hp
42.7 kW as stated by the source
No lab test on file
Claimed · standard not stated by the source
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 165”, claimed
This is the maker’s own figure, measured at the engine. Power at the PTO is lower — by how much, for this machine, nobody has measured.
- Weight
- 4,784 lb
- 3-point lift
- 2,870 lb
- Hyd. flow
- 4.3 gpm
- Top speed
- 12.4 mph
Massey Ferguson 165 specs: key facts
The Massey Ferguson 165 was built from 1964 to 1971.
Only one version of the Massey Ferguson 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 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 165 was built in two-wheel drive (2WD) and four-wheel drive (4WD) versions, depending on configuration.Source 4
The Massey Ferguson 165 has a Perkins AD 4.203 engine, a 4-cylinder 3.34 L diesel unit.Source 2
The Massey Ferguson 165 weighs 2,170 kg (4,784 lb) unladen.
The Massey Ferguson 165 has an independent rear PTO running at 540 rpm.Source 4
The three-point hitch of the Massey Ferguson 165 lifts 1,302 kg (2,870 lb) at the lower-link ends.
The hydraulic pump of the Massey Ferguson 165 delivers 16.4 L/min (4.3 gpm).
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 165”
How does the 165 compare with its class?
- Limitation:
A three-point lift at the lower links of 1,302 kg is low for its class — 41% below the median of 2,200 kg across the 221 machines within 10% of its power that hold this figure.
- Limitation:
A hydraulic pump flow of 16.4 L/min is low for its class — 50% below the median of 32.8 L/min across the 257 machines within 10% of its power that hold this figure.
- Limitation:
Six forward gears is low for its class — 40% below the median of 10 across the 309 machines within 10% of its power that hold this figure.
Derived by WhichTractor from 312 comparable records. How we work this out
How much horsepower does a 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 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 a 165?
Diesel 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 | 168 lb·ft · 228 N·m @ 1,300 rpmSource 3,Source 4 |
| Injection | direct injectionSource 3 |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Eicher 3354 Mammut 74 A”
How much will a 165 lift, and what is its hydraulic flow?
A 165 lifts 2,870 lb (1,302 kg) at the lower-link ends.
| Pump flow | 4.3 gpm · 16.4 L/min |
|---|---|
| Pressure | 1,493–1,593 psi · 103–110 barSource 4Sources disagree3,001 psi · 207 bar (Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 165”) |
| 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 a 165 have?
Transmission specifications for the 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 a 165 weigh?
A 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”
What oil does a 165 take, and how much?
A 165 engine takes 9.5 qt (9.0 L). Single source, not independently verified — always confirm against the operator’s manual for your machine.
| System | Capacity |
|---|---|
| Engine oil | 9.5 qt · 9.0 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 165” · single source, not independently verified |
| Transmission | 26.4 qt · 25.0 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 165” · single source, not independently verified |
| Cooling system | 11.9 qt · 11.3 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 165” · single source, not independently verified |
Always confirm against the operator’s manual for your machine before service.
How much fuel does a 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 a 165?
Within 10% of its 52.3 hp at the PTO as the maker claimed it, with no laboratory test on file, the same type, and first built within 15 years of it.
- Leyland 26252.3 hp PTO, claimed · 1975–1980Side by side with the 165 →
- Deutz D 600552.2 hp PTO, claimed · 1966–1967Side by side with the 165 →
- Fiat 640 (DT)52.4 hp PTO, claimed · 1973–1982Side by side with the 165 →
- SAME Minitauro 6052.39 hp PTO, claimed · 1972–1978Side by side with the 165 →
- Hürlimann D-150S52.5 hp PTO, claimed · 1966–1971Side by side with the 165 →
- David Brown 121252.5 hp PTO, claimed · 1971–1976Side by side with the 165 →
Common questions about the Massey Ferguson 165
Is a 165 two-wheel drive or four-wheel drive?
The Massey Ferguson 165 was built in two-wheel drive (2WD) and four-wheel drive (4WD) versions, depending on configuration.
What PTO does a 165 have?
A 165 has a 540 rpm rear PTO on a 29 x 34,9 x 9,7 mm shaft.
Sources and how this page was built
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