Head to head · Row Crop

Massey Ferguson 165 (European) vs Massey Ferguson 550

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Massey FergusonModel A

Massey Ferguson 165 (European)

Row Crop

power
58.3 hp
displacement
204 ci
Cylinders
4
Forward gears
12
Full 165 (European) specs
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Massey FergusonModel B

Massey Ferguson 550

Row Crop

power
47 hp
displacement
153 ci
Cylinders
3
Forward gears
8
Full 550 specs
Massey FergusonMassey Ferguson 165 (European)
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Massey FergusonMassey Ferguson 550

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Row Crop

n = 279–1,417

Engine Power

▲ 165 (European) higher · +11.3 hp (+24%)
165 (European)58.3 hp
55047 hp
Median Row Crop Tractor138 hp

165 (European) is in the 8th percentile; 550 is in the 5th · 1,206 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 165 (European) higher · +51 ci (+33%)
165 (European)204 ci
550153 ci
Median Row Crop Tractor391 ci

165 (European) is in the 9th percentile; 550 is in the 4th · 1,409 models

Cylinders

▲ 165 (European) higher · +1 (+33%)
165 (European)4
5503
Median Row Crop Tractor6

165 (European) is in the 17th percentile; 550 is in the 2nd · 1,417 models

Forward Gears

▲ 165 (European) higher · +4 (+50%)
165 (European)12
5508
Median Row Crop Tractor16

165 (European) is in the 27th percentile; 550 is in the 16th · 1,200 models

165 (European) (A)550 (B)Median Row Crop Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecMassey Ferguson 165 (European)Massey Ferguson 550Difference
ManufacturerMassey FergusonMassey FergusonSame
Model165 (European)550—
CategoryRow CropRow CropSame

Engine

SpecMassey Ferguson 165 (European)Massey Ferguson 550Difference
ManufacturerPerkinsPerkinsSame
ModelAD4.203AD3.152S—
Power Output58.3hp47hp▲ 165 (European)+11.3 hp · +24%
Rated RPM2,000RPM2,250RPM▲ 550+250 RPM · +13%
Cylinders43▲ 165 (European)+1 · +33%
Displacement204ci153ci▲ 165 (European)+51 ci · +33%
Bore3.6in3.6inSame
Stroke5in5inSame

Transmission

SpecMassey Ferguson 165 (European)Massey Ferguson 550Difference
TypePartial power shift with dry disc clutchGear—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecMassey Ferguson 165 (European)Massey Ferguson 550Difference
Length132in140in▲ 550+8 in · +6%
Width71.7in65in▲ 165 (European)+6.7 in · +10%
Height61.8in90.9in▲ 550+29.1 in · +47%
Operating Weight4,475lb4,586lb▲ 550+111 lb · +2%

Hydraulics

SpecMassey Ferguson 165 (European)Massey Ferguson 550Difference
System TypeOpen centerNot recorded—
Steering TypeManualPower—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecMassey Ferguson 165 (European)Massey Ferguson 550Difference
TypeLiveLive with mechanical dry disc clutch—
Speed 1540rpm540rpmSame
Speed 2Not recorded1,000rpm—

Hitch & Towing

SpecMassey Ferguson 165 (European)Massey Ferguson 550Difference
Hitch TypeThree-Point HitchNot recorded—
Hitch CategoryII/III—
Hitch PositionNot recordedRear—
Hitch Capacity2,845lb3,120lb▲ 550+275 lb · +10%

Chassis & Drive

SpecMassey Ferguson 165 (European)Massey Ferguson 550Difference
Chassis Type4x2 2WD4x2 2WDSame
Drive Type2WD2WDSame
Steering TypeManualPower—
Brake TypeMechanical dry discDrum—

Electrical

SpecMassey Ferguson 165 (European)Massey Ferguson 550Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecMassey Ferguson 165 (European)Massey Ferguson 550Difference
Coolant3.6gal4.8gal▲ 550+1.2 gal · +33%

Operator Station

SpecMassey Ferguson 165 (European)Massey Ferguson 550Difference
TypeOpenCab standard with heater (ROPS available)—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 138 hp
A · 8th percentile (58.3 hp)B · 5th percentile (47 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 391 ci
A · 9th percentile (204 ci)B · 4th percentile (153 ci)

Cylinders

median 6
A · 17th percentile (4)B · 2nd percentile (3)

Forward Gears

median 16
A · 27th percentile (12)B · 16th percentile (8)

Operating Weight

median 12,307 lb
A · 6th percentile (4,475 lb)B · 7th percentile (4,586 lb)
A · 165 (European)B · 550Median Row Crop Tractor
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