About the Massey Ferguson 65
Engine Horsepower: 54 hp
Manufactured: 1958 to 1964
Massey Ferguson 65 Summary
The Massey Ferguson 65 is a row-crop tractor produced from 1958 to 1964. It was manufactured in Coventry, England, and Detroit, Michigan, USA. This tractor offered engine options including a 2.9L 4-cylinder gasoline, a 3.3L 4-cylinder diesel, a 3.1L 4-cylinder diesel, and a 2.9L 4-cylinder LP gas. It featured a 54.5 hp (40.6 kW) engine, with a drawbar power of 33 hp (24.6 kW) and a PTO power of 41 hp (30.6 kW). Tested drawbar power was 43.95 hp (32.8 kW) and PTO power was 50.98 hp (38.0 kW). The tractor came in utility (model code S) and high-clearance (C) variants.
Massey Ferguson 65 Horsepower, Weight, and Specifications:
Production
Who manufactured the Massey Ferguson 65 tractor and where was it produced?
- Manufacturer: Massey Ferguson
- Type: Row-Crop tractor
- Factories: Coventry, England; Detroit, Michigan, USA
- Original price: $3,935 (in 1964)
- Chassis options: Utility (model code S), High-clearance (C)
Engines
What types of engines are available for the Massey Ferguson 65?
- Gasoline: Continental 2.9L 4-cyl
- Diesel (3.3L): Perkins 3.3L 4-cyl
- Diesel (3.1L): Perkins 3.1L 4-cyl
- LP Gas: Continental 2.9L 4-cyl
Transmissions
What transmission options are available?
- 6-speed gear
- 12-speed two-range power shift
Horsepower
What is the horsepower of the Massey Ferguson 65?
- Engine: 54.5 hp (40.6 kW)
- Drawbar (claimed): 33 hp (24.6 kW)
- PTO (claimed): 41 hp (30.6 kW)
- Drawbar (tested): 43.95 hp (32.8 kW)
- PTO (tested): 50.98 hp (38.0 kW)
- Belt (tested): 43.98 hp (32.8 kW)
Mechanical
What mechanical features does the Massey Ferguson 65 have?
- Drive: Two-wheel drive
- Steering: Manual (power optional)
- Brakes: Differential mechanical internal expanding disc
- Operator station: Open
Capacity
What are the fuel and fluid capacities?
- Gas Fuel: 13.2 gal (50.0 L)
- Diesel Fuel: 17 gal (64.3 L)
- Hydraulic system: 8 gal (30.3 L)
- Rear axle: 1 qts (0.9 L)
Hydraulics
What are the hydraulic capabilities?
- Type: Open center
- Capacity: 8 gal (30.3 L)
- Pressure: 2500 psi (172.4 bar)
- Pump flow: 4.76 gpm (18.0 lpm)
Tractor hitch
What type of rear hitch does it have?
- Rear Type: I
Power Take-off (PTO)
What type of PTO does the Massey Ferguson 65 have?
- Rear PTO: Live
- Rear PTO Type: 540 (1.375)
Dimensions & Tires
What are the dimensions and tire specifications?
- Wheelbase: 84 inches (213 cm)
- Weight: 4185 to 4511 pounds
- Front tire: 5.50-16
- Rear tire: 11-38
Electrical
What are the electrical specifications?
- Charging system: Generator
- Charging amps: 12
- Batteries: 2
- Battery volts: 6
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