Massey Ferguson 65 Specs ( 1958-1964 )
Production
| Description | Row-Crop tractor / Original price was $3,935 in 1964 / The Massey Ferguson 65 was available in utility (model code S) and high-clearance (C) chassis. |
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| Factories | Coventry, England |
| Manufacturer | Massey Ferguson |
Engine
| Description | Image courtesy of Joe Hamilton |
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| Air cleaner | oil bath / oil bath |
| Bore/Stroke | 3.578x4.375 inches (91 x 111 mm) / 3.60x5.00 inches (91 x 127 mm) / 3.50x5.00 inches (89 x 127 mm) / 3.578x4.375 inches (91 x 111 mm) |
| Compression | 7.1:1 / 17.4:1 / 16.5:1 / 8:1 |
| Coolant capacity | 10.4 qts (9.8 L) / 40 qts (37.9 L) / 9 qts (8.5 L) |
| Description | Continental G-176 / gasoline / 4-cylinder / liquid-cooled / The Continental engine was only available on Massey Ferguson 65 tractors built in the United States. / Perkins 4A-203 / diesel / 4-cylinder / liquid-cooled vertical L-head / Perkins A4.192 / diesel / 4-cylinder / liquid-cooled / Continental / LP gas / 4-cylinder / liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 176 ci (2.9 L) / 203.5 ci (3.3 L) / 192 ci (3.1 L) / 176 ci (2.9 L) |
| Exhaust valve clearance | 0.010 inches (0.254 mm) / 0.012 inches*Cold (0.305 mm) |
| Firing order | 1-3-4-2 |
| Intake valve clearance | 0.010 inches (0.254 mm) / 0.012 inches*Cold (0.305 mm) |
| Oil capacity | 6.31 qts (6.0 L) |
| Power | 54.5 hp (40.6 kW) |
| Rated RPM | 2000 / 2000 / 2000 / 2000 |
| Starter volts | 12 / 12 |
| Torque | 162 lb-ft (219.7 Nm) |
| Torque RPM | 1250 |
| Oil capacity | 7.5 qts (7.1 L) |
| Engine type | Continental 2.9L 4-cyl gasoline / Perkins 3.3L 4-cyl diesel / Perkins 3.1L 4-cyl diesel / Continental 2.9L 4-cyl LP gas |
| Engine type | Continental 2.9L 4-cyl gasoline / Perkins 3.3L 4-cyl diesel / Perkins 3.1L 4-cyl diesel / Continental 2.9L 4-cyl LP gas |
| Belt (tested) | 43.98 hp (32.8 kW) |
| Drawbar (claimed) | 33 hp (24.6 kW) |
| Drawbar (tested) | 43.95 hp (32.8 kW) |
| PTO (claimed) | 41 hp (30.6 kW) |
| PTO (tested) | 50.98 hp (38.0 kW) |
Transmission
| Clutch | dry disc / dry disc |
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| Gears | 6 forward and 1 reverse / 6 forward and 2 reverse / 12 forward and 4 reverse |
| Oil capacity | 31.7 qts (30.0 L) |
| Transmission | Dual Range / Multi-Power |
| Type | gear / gear / two-range power shift |
| Transmission type | 6-speed gear / 12-speed two-range power shift |
| Transmission type | 6-speed gear / 12-speed two-range power shift |
Mechanical
| Cab | Open operator station. |
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| Description | Differential mechanical internal expanding disc brakes |
| Drive type | Two-wheel drive |
| Steering | manual |
Capacity
| Diesel Fuel | 17 gal (64.3 L) |
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| Gas Fuel | 13.2 gal (50.0 L) |
| Hydraulic system | 8 gal (30.3 L) |
| Rear axle | 1 qts (0.9 L) |
Hydraulics
| Capacity | 8 gal (30.3 L) |
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| Pressure | 2500 psi (172.4 bar) |
| Pump flow | 4.76 gpm (18.0 lpm) |
| Type | open center |
Hitch
| Rear Type | I |
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PTO
| Rear PTO | live |
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| Rear PTO Type | 540 (1.375) |
Electrical
| Batteries | 2 |
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| Battery volts | 6 |
| Charging amps | 12 |
| Charging system | generator |
Dimensions & Tires
| Front tread | 48 to 80 inches (121 to 203 cm) |
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| Ground clearance | 14.3 inches (36 cm) |
| Height | 57 inches (144 cm) |
| Length | 133 inches (337 cm) |
| Rear tread | 52 to 88 inches (132 to 223 cm) |
| Wheelbase | 84 inches (213 cm) |
| Width | 72 inches (182 cm) |
| Front tire | 5.50-16 |
| Rear tire | 11-38 |
| Weight | 4185 to 4511 pounds |
| Wheelbase | 84 inches (213 cm) |
| Ag front | 5.50-16 |
| Ag rear | 11-38 |
65 Serial Number Location
| Description | The Massey Ferguson serial number plate located either on the instrument panel or on the right side of the battery support bracket. |
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65 Serial Numbers
| 1957 | 650001 (USA) |
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| 1958 | 650024 (USA) / 500001 (UK) |
| 1959 | 661164 (USA) / 510451 (UK) |
| 1960 | 671379 (USA) / 520569 (UK) |
| 1961 | 680210 (USA) / 533180 (UK) |
| 1962 | 685370 (USA) / 551733 (UK) |
| 1963 | 693040 (USA) / 572325 (UK) |
| 1964 | 701057 (USA) / 593028 (UK) |
| 1965 | 710788 (USA) |
| Description | FAQ: How to read a serial number table. |
| Final | 614024 (UK) |
Massey Ferguson 65 Weight
| Ballasted | 9275 lbs (4207 kg) |
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| Diesel Operating | 4511 lbs (2046 kg) |
| Gas Operating | 4185 lbs (1898 kg) |
Massey Ferguson 65 attachments
| Description | front-end loader |
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Nebraska Tractor Test 657
| Belt fuel use (max) | 5.2 gal/hour (19.7 l/hour) |
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| Belt power (max) | 42.6 hp (31.8 kW) |
| Description | LP gas 6-speed 2WDJune 16 - 27, 1958Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 657 file / PTO performance / Drawbar performance / Gear 4 used for power test. / Gear 2 used for pull test. |
| Fuel use | 5.0 gal/hour (18.9 l/hour) / 4.7 gal/hour (17.8 l/hour) |
| Max power | 31.24 hp (23.3 kW) |
| Max pull | 6,832 lbs (3098 kg) |
| Power at rated engine speed | 38.15 hp (28.4 kW) |
Nebraska Tractor Test 659
| Belt fuel use (max) | 3.9 gal/hour (14.8 l/hour) |
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| Belt power (max) | 43.98 hp (32.8 kW) |
| Description | Gasoline 6-speed 2WDJune 16 - 27, 1958Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 659 file / PTO performance / Drawbar performance / Gear 4 used for power test. |
| Fuel use | 3.9 gal/hour (14.8 l/hour) / 3.8 gal/hour (14.4 l/hour) |
| Max power | 32.63 hp (24.3 kW) |
| Power at rated engine speed | 40.76 hp (30.4 kW) |
Nebraska Tractor Test 745
| Description | 203 diesel 6-speed 2WDMay 16 - 24, 1960Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 745 file / PTO performance / Drawbar performance / Gear 4 used for power test. |
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| Fuel use | 3.1 gal/hour (11.7 l/hour) / 2.4 gal/hour (9.1 l/hour) / 3.1 gal/hour (11.7 l/hour) |
| Max power | 42.13 hp (31.4 kW) |
| Power at rated engine speed | 48.59 hp (36.2 kW) |
| Power at rated PTO speed | 39.67 hp (29.6 kW) |
Nebraska Tractor Test 808
| Description | 203 diesel 12-speed 2WDOctober 24 - November 3, 1961Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 808 file / PTO performance / Drawbar performance / Gear 7 used for power test. / Gear 3 used for pull test. |
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| Fuel use | 3.1 gal/hour (11.7 l/hour) / 2.5 gal/hour (9.5 l/hour) / 3.2 gal/hour (12.1 l/hour) |
| Max power | 43.95 hp (32.8 kW) |
| Max pull | 7029 lbs (3188 kg) |
| Power at rated engine speed | 50.98 hp (38.0 kW) |
| Power at rated PTO speed | 42.67 hp (31.8 kW) |
References
| Description | Industrial Equipment published in 1960, by Massey Ferguson / Loaders published in 1963, by Massey Ferguson / New Massey-Ferguson 65 ...with Ferguson System published in 1958, by Massey Ferguson / MF 65 Tractors published in 1962, by Massey Ferguson / MF 65 Diesel Tractor (690 494 M1) published in 1960 / Installation & Operation of Basic & Auxiliary Hydraulic Systems (690 562 M2) published in 1968 |
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Tractor Tests
| Description | NTTL 657: LP gas 6-speed 2WD / NTTL 659: gasoline 6-speed 2WD / NTTL 745: 203 diesel 6-speed 2WD / NTTL 808: 203 diesel 12-speed 2WD |
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