- Standard layout, Rigid chassis
- WhichTractor size: High-power
- Not independently tested
- 1958–1961
WhichTractor size, not the maker’s category
Derived by WhichTractor from a sourced three-point linkage. How we decide what a machine is
Massey Ferguson MF 65 Full specifications
Perkins A 4-192 Y four-cylinder diesel. The manufacturer claimed 57 horsepower. No laboratory has tested one, so there is no measured figure at the shaft.
Engine power, claimed · gross or net not stated
57 hp
Not independently tested
Claimed · standard not stated by the source
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 65”, 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
- 4,299 lb
- 3-point lift
- 2,500 lb
- Hyd. flow
- 4.0 gpm
- Top speed
- 12.4 mph
Massey Ferguson MF 65 specs: key facts
The Massey Ferguson MF 65 was built from 1958 to 1961.
The Massey Ferguson MF 65 has a claimed engine power (gross or net not stated) of 42.7 kW (57 hp); it has no measured PTO figure.
The Massey Ferguson MF 65 is two-wheel drive (2WD).
The Massey Ferguson MF 65 has a Perkins A 4-192 Y engine, a 4-cylinder 3.35 L diesel unit.
The Massey Ferguson MF 65 weighs 1,950 kg (4,299 lb) unladen.
The Massey Ferguson MF 65 has a rear PTO running at 540 rpm.
The three-point hitch of the Massey Ferguson MF 65 lifts 1,134 kg (2,500 lb) at the lower-link ends.
The hydraulic pump of the Massey Ferguson MF 65 delivers 15.1 L/min (4.0 gpm).
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 65”
How does the MF 65 compare with its class?
- Limitation:
Three-point lift at the lower links is low for its class. 1,134 kg — 49% below the median of 2,220 kg across the 219 machines within 10% of its power.
- Limitation:
Hydraulic pump flow is low for its class. 15.1 L/min — 54% below the median of 32.7 L/min across the 251 machines within 10% of its power.
- Limitation:
Forward gears is low for its class. 6 — 40% below the median of 10 across the 302 machines within 10% of its power.
- Limitation:
Fuel tank is low for its class. 50 L — 29% below the median of 70 L across the 294 machines within 10% of its power.
- Worth knowing:
Unladen mass is low for its class. 1,950 kg — 24% below the median of 2,580 kg across the 305 machines within 10% of its power.
Derived by WhichTractor from 305 comparable records. How we work this out
How much horsepower does an MF 65 have?
The only figure for the MF 65 is 57 hp (42.7 kW) of claimed engine power, gross or net not stated, no test standard stated — not power at the shaft.
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 65”
What engine is in an MF 65?
An MF 65 has a Perkins A 4-192 Y, a 4-cylinder 3.35 L diesel engine.
| Make & model | Perkins A 4-192 Y |
|---|---|
| Cylinders | 4, liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 204.2 ci · 3.35 L |
| Max torque | 136 lb·ft · 184 N·m @ 1,400 rpm |
| Electrical system | 12 V |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 65”
How much will an MF 65 lift, and what is its hydraulic flow?
An MF 65 lifts 2,500 lb (1,134 kg) at the lower-link ends.
| Pump flow | 4.0 gpm · 15.1 L/min |
|---|---|
| Pressure | 2,489 psi · 172 bar |
| Lift at ends | 2,500 lb · 1,134 kg |
| Rear PTO | 540 rpm @ 1,500 engine rpm |
| PTO shaft | 29 x 34,9 x 9,7 mm |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 65”
What transmission does an MF 65 have?
Transmission specifications for the MF 65 are below.
| Brakes | Pedal operated disc brake acting on the half axles |
|---|---|
| Steering | Mechanical finger steering |
| Top speed | 12.4 mph · 20 km/h |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 65”
How much does an MF 65 weigh?
An MF 65 weighs 4,299 lb (1,950 kg) unladen.
| Unladen weight | 4,299 lb · 1,950 kg |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase | 84.2 in · 2,138 mm |
| Length | 131.3 in · 3,335 mm |
| Width | 72.4 in · 1,840 mm |
| Height | 63.4 in · 1,610 mm |
| Ground clearance | 14.3 in · 362 mm |
| Front track | 48.0–80.0 in · 1,220–2,032 mm |
| Rear track | 52.0–88.0 in · 1,320–2,235 mm |
| Turning radius, braked | 11.5 ft · 3.50 m |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 65”
What oil does an MF 65 take, and how much?
An MF 65 engine takes 6.3 qt (6 L). Single source, not independently verified — always confirm against the operator’s manual for your machine.
| System | Capacity | Grade | Interval |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine oil | 6.3 qt · 6 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 65” · single source, not independently verified | — | — |
| Transmission | 32.0 qt · 30.3 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 65” · single source, not independently verified | — | — |
| Cooling system | 10.8 qt · 10.2 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 65” · single source, not independently verified | — | — |
Always confirm against the operator’s manual for your machine before service.
Which tractors compare with an MF 65?
Within 10% of its 51.2 hp at the PTO (claimed), the same type, and first built within 15 years of it.
- J.I. Case 41151.6 hp PTO, claimed · 1955–1957Side by side with the MF 65 →
- David Brown 99551.9 hp PTO, claimed · 1971–1976Side by side with the MF 65 →
- David Brown 996 (A)51.9 hp PTO, claimed · 1971–1976Side by side with the MF 65 →
- Deutz D 600552.2 hp PTO, claimed · 1966–1967Side by side with the MF 65 →
- ZETOR 5511/554550.2 hp PTO, claimed · 1966–1972Side by side with the MF 65 →
- Massey Ferguson MF 16552.3 hp PTO, claimed · 1964–1971Side by side with the MF 65 →
Everything else people ask
Is an MF 65 two-wheel drive or four-wheel drive?
The Massey Ferguson MF 65 is two-wheel drive (2WD).
What PTO does an MF 65 have?
An MF 65 has a 540 rpm rear PTO on a 29 x 34,9 x 9,7 mm shaft.
Where this page comes from
Compiled from Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 65”.
Sources
Facts taken from these documents, units converted. Numbers beside a figure refer to this list. Licences and attribution
- Traktorenlexikon: Massey Ferguson MF 65 — CC BY-SA 4.0, WIKIBOOKS-TL-76621 · revision 1089751. Wikibooks contributors (Traktorenlexikon). Original document