Massey Ferguson 165

Massey Ferguson 165
Model history
Model introduced	1964
Model discontinued	1975
Model status	Discontinued
Engine Specification
Engine make	Perkins ; Continental
Engine model	AD4.203 or A4.212
Fuel type	Diesel
Power hp	48
Power kW	36
Governed rpm	2000
Displacement cu in /(litre)	203.5 cu in ; 176 cu in
No. of Cylinders	4
Transmission Details
Transmission type	Unknown
Drive	2WD/MFWD
General Data
Linkage Category	Cat I/II
Other info
Factories	Beauvois, France ; Spain (Ebro) ; USA ; England ; Rosario, Santa Fe, Argentina
Plow rating	Unknown
Web site	http://www.masseyferguson.com
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MF 165 with 4-wd conversion at GDSF 08 - IMG 1092 — A MF 165 fitted with a 4-wd conversion at the GDSF in 2008. (Make of conversion unknown)

The Massey Ferguson 165 was one of the Massey Ferguson 100 series tractors introduced in 1964 in the UK. It had a 48 hp (36 kW) Perkins or Continental engine.^[1]

Model History[]

For Company history, see Massey Ferguson.

Launched in 1964 the MF 165 was part of the new World series of Massey Ferguson tractors designed to be sold world wide, with minor regional variations.

165 fitted with early T bar pick up hitch
Duncan cab with sliding door later sirroco roll bar fitted
been on farm from new, now semi retired yard tractor
owner Mr Thompson Cessford farm Scottish Borders

In Argentina, the 165 was built in the former Rheinstahl Hanomag Cura SA factory after Massey Ferguson had purchased the company in 1969.

Options / variations[]

Versions

Mk.I, Mk.II and Mk.III models with different Perkins engines (& power)
MF 165 Hi-Hi - high clearance version
MF 165 4-wd - several factory / dealer fit 4-wd versions were offered in different markets
MF 165 Multi Power - optional transmision upgrade
MF 165 Row crop
MF 165 Lo-profile (Orchard)
MF 165 Tricycle
MF 165 Transport - special spec for Sweden
MF 165 S
MF 165X
Ebro MF 165 - Spanish license built version
MF 165 -. argentinian-made version

Options

Power steering -
Suspension seat
Front weight frame
Rear wheel weights
Automatic hitch
Tyre size / dual wheels

Factories[]

Argentina
Britain
France
Spain (Ebro)
USA

Preservation[]

There are a large number of these tractors about, but some variations are very rare. Exhibited tractors in the UK range from complete wrecks just out the hedegrow through still working / just ex farm machines to some Concourse restorations. The are a model that will fit in the garage (without cab) and at 2 ton are transportable with a large 4x4 or van & trailer.

VBF 208D - MF 165 owned by K Andrews seen at Kettering Vintage Rally and Steam Fayre 2008

GRP 489D+ - MF 165 Mk I owned by Steve Morphy, featured in Classic Massey & Ferguson Enthusiast Magazine in 2008.
MAD 787F+ - MF 165 restored by Plumpton College students.^[2]
OTF 948G - MF 165 fitted with a Four Wheel Traction Ltd $ wheel drive conversion, owned by Steve Morphy.^[3]
HFL 908L+ - MF 165 fitted with loader at the National Tractor Show - Peterborough 2008

List of Preserved *Massey Ferguson 165* tractors
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Make + Model No.	Reg No. (if known)	Serial No.	Build-Date	Engine-Type/Make	Owner (if known)	Were seen/Featured in
MF 165	GTA 347D	sn ?	?	Perkins	owner	At Hollowell Steam Rally in 2010



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