Massey Ferguson 165
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A MF 165 fitted with a 4-wd conversion at the GDSF in 2008. (Make of conversion unknown)
The Massey Ferguson 165 or MF 165 was one of the Massey Ferguson 100 series tractors introduced in 1964 in the UK.
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[edit] 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
[edit] 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
- Options
- Power steering -
- Suspension seat
- Front weight frame
- Rear wheel weights
- Automatic hitch
- Tyre size / dual wheels
[edit] Factories
- Britain
- France
- Spain (Ebro)
- USA
[edit] 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 - a MF 165 owned by K Andrews seen at Kettering Vintage Rally and Steam Fayre 2008
- HFL 908L+ - A MF 165 fitted with loader at the National Tractor Show - Peterborough 2008
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[edit] References /sources
- J. Farnworth's series of MF books
- Tractor & Machinery Magazine
- Classic Tractor Magazine
- Tractors of Europe book
[edit] External links
- add relevant links here please
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