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About this model: The Massey Ferguson MF 165 was produced from 1964 to 1975 as part of MF's successful 100 series lineup. It was offered in both gasoline (Perkins AG4.212) and diesel (Perkins AD4.203) configurations, and available in multiple chassis variants including Standard Clearance, Row Crop, Lo-Profile, and Dual Wheel Tricycle. The specifications below are sourced directly from the factory operator's manual and cover both engine variants across all major systems.
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Engine
The MF 165 was available with two engine options. Specifications differ between variants — confirm your engine model before servicing.
| Item |
Gasoline (Perkins AG4.212) |
Diesel (Perkins AD4.203) |
| No. of cylinders |
4 |
4 |
| Bore |
3.875 in. |
3.6 in. |
| Piston stroke |
4.5 in. |
5 in. |
| Total displacement |
212 cu. in. |
203.5 cu. in. |
| Compression ratio |
— |
18.5:1 |
| Firing order |
1-3-4-2 |
1-3-4-2 |
| Lubrication (@ 2000 rpm) |
Pressure fed at 40–55 psi |
Pressure fed at 40–55 psi |
| Valve clearance (hot) — Intake |
0.012 in. |
0.010 in. |
| Valve clearance (hot) — Exhaust |
0.015 in. |
0.010 in. |
| Valve clearance (cold) — Intake & Exhaust |
— |
0.012 in. |
| Idle speed |
725–775 rpm |
725–775 rpm |
| Maximum speed (no load) |
2200–2250 rpm |
2135–2185 rpm |
| Governor |
Variable speed centrifugal, fly weight, gear driven |
Built-in injection pump |
| Carburetor — Idle mixture adjustment |
Approx. 1 to 1-1/4 turns open |
— |
| Carburetor — Main jet |
Fixed non-adjustable type |
— |
| Fuel injection pump |
— |
CAV, DPA distributor type |
| Fuel injection pump static timing |
— |
26° B.T.D.C. |
| Fuel injectors |
— |
CAV multi-hole type |
| Fuel filtering system |
— |
Two filters, full flow w/replaceable elements |
Cooling System
| Item |
Specification |
| Type |
Centrifugal pump with by-pass system; flow thermostatically controlled through the radiator |
| Pressure cap |
7 psi |
Power Train
| Item |
Specification |
| Clutch — "Live" PTO (Six Speed or Multi-Power transmission) |
Dual dry-disc; Primary: coil spring-loaded, 11" dia.; Secondary: Belleville spring-loaded, 9" dia. |
| Clutch — "Independent" PTO (Six Speed or Multi-Power transmission) |
Single dry-disc, 11" dia. |
| Six Speed transmission |
Constant mesh, helical primary reduction gears with spur-type speed change gears, operating in conjunction with planetary reduction gear assembly — 6 forward speeds and 2 reverse speeds |
| Multi-Power transmission |
Constant mesh, helical primary reduction gears with spur-type speed change gears, operating with planetary reduction gear assembly and 2-stage compounding (sliding gear and planetary compounding gear) — 12 forward speeds and 4 reverse speeds |
| Final drive |
Spiral bevel gear w/straddle-mounted pinion in combination with planetary final reduction on each axle |
Power Take-Off
| Item |
Specification |
| PTO shaft |
Splined, 1-3/8 in. dia. (ASAE std.) |
| Shaft speed — Engine PTO & Independent PTO |
540 rpm @ 1700 engine rpm |
| Shaft speed — Ground PTO |
One revolution per approx. 20 in. of forward travel |
| Control — "Live" PTO |
3-position shift lever: (1) engine speed PTO; (2) neutral; (3) ground speed PTO |
| Control — "Independent" PTO |
2-position shift lever: (1) on; (2) off |
Electrical System
Battery capacity and ignition specifications differ between the gasoline and diesel variants.
| Item |
Gasoline |
Diesel |
| Battery make |
Massey-Ferguson, negative ground |
Massey-Ferguson, negative ground |
| Battery voltage |
12V |
12V |
| Battery amp/hour rate — w/"Live" PTO |
60 Ah |
— |
| Battery amp/hour rate — w/"Independent" PTO or Diesel |
95 Ah |
95 Ah |
| Alternator make |
Delco-Remy |
Delco-Remy |
| Alternator voltage |
12V |
12V |
| Alternator charging rate |
25 amp. |
25 amp. |
| Regulator make |
Delco-Remy |
Delco-Remy |
| Distributor make |
Delco-Remy |
— |
| Distributor timing |
36° @ 2250 rpm |
— |
| Contact point gap |
0.022 in. |
— |
| Starter motor make |
Delco-Remy |
Delco-Remy |
| Spark plug make |
Champion UJ-8 |
— |
| Spark plug size |
14MM |
— |
| Spark plug gap |
0.025 in. |
— |
Brakes
| Item |
Specification |
| Type |
Mechanical, self-energizing, double disc type, 7 in. diameter |
| Pedal free travel |
2-1/2 in. to 3 in. |
Hydraulic System
| Item |
Specification |
| Lift pump type |
Constant running, scotch yoke, piston-type |
| Maximum pressure |
3000 psi |
| Delivery |
4.8 gpm @ 2000 engine rpm and 1500 psi |
| Control |
Oscillating control valve on inlet side of pump |
| Auxiliary pump (optional) |
Constant running, gear type |
| Auxiliary pump delivery |
8 gpm @ 2000 engine rpm |
Dimensions
The MF 165 was offered in four chassis configurations. Tread widths and clearances vary significantly — confirm your configuration before setting wheel spacing or selecting tires.
| Item |
Specification |
| Wheelbase — Standard Clearance, Row Crop & Lo-Profile |
82 in. |
| Wheelbase — Dual Wheel Tricycle |
86-7/8 in. |
| Height overall (at steering wheel) — Standard Clearance w/18.4/15-26 tires |
65-11/16 in. |
| Height overall (at steering wheel) — Row Crop w/15.5-38 tires |
68-11/16 in. |
| Height overall (at steering wheel) — Lo-Profile |
59-5/8 in. |
| Shipping weight (approximate) |
5200 lbs. |
Front Wheel Tread Widths
| Configuration |
Wheels Dished In |
Wheels Dished Out |
| Standard Clearance |
48–80 in. |
56–88 in. |
| Row Crop |
48–80 in. |
56–88 in. |
| Lo-Profile |
48–72 in. |
56–80 in. |
| Dual Wheel Tricycle |
8 in. |
16 in. |
Rear Wheel Tread Widths
| Configuration |
PAVT |
Manual |
| Standard Clearance |
52–90 in. |
52.4–86 in. |
| Row Crop |
52–90 in. |
N/A |
| Lo-Profile |
N/A |
55.4–87 in. |
| Dual Wheel Tricycle |
52–90 in. |
N/A |
Ground Clearance (Minimum)
| Configuration |
Clearance |
| Standard Clearance — 16.9/14-24 tires |
14-3/4 in. |
| Row Crop — 15.5-38 tires |
19-5/16 in. |
| Dual Wheel Tricycle — 15.5-38 tires |
19-5/16 in. |
| Lo-Profile |
12-1/2 in. |
Turning Radius (with Brakes)
| Configuration |
Turning Radius |
| All except Dual Wheel Tricycle |
9 ft. 6 in. |
| Dual Wheel Tricycle |
8 ft. 3 in. |
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