Head to head · Row Crop

Massey Ferguson 165 (European) vs Massey Ferguson 85

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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 85

Row Crop

power
62.2 hp
displacement
242 ci
Cylinders
4
Forward gears
8
Full 85 specs
Massey FergusonMassey Ferguson 165 (European)
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Massey FergusonMassey Ferguson 85

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Row Crop

n = 1,140–1,417

Engine Power

▲ 85 higher · +3.9 hp (+7%)
165 (European)58.3 hp
8562.2 hp
Median Row Crop Tractor138 hp

165 (European) is in the 8th percentile; 85 is in the 9th · 1,206 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 85 higher · +38 ci (+19%)
165 (European)204 ci
85242 ci
Median Row Crop Tractor391 ci

165 (European) is in the 9th percentile; 85 is in the 15th · 1,409 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
165 (European)4
854
Median Row Crop Tractor6

165 (European) is in the 17th percentile; 85 is in the 17th · 1,417 models

Forward Gears

▲ 165 (European) higher · +4 (+50%)
165 (European)12
858
Median Row Crop Tractor16

165 (European) is in the 27th percentile; 85 is in the 16th · 1,200 models

165 (European) (A)85 (B)Median Row Crop Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecMassey Ferguson 165 (European)Massey Ferguson 85Difference
ManufacturerMassey FergusonMassey FergusonSame
Model165 (European)85—
CategoryRow CropRow CropSame

Engine

SpecMassey Ferguson 165 (European)Massey Ferguson 85Difference
ManufacturerPerkinsContinental—
ModelAD4.203E223—
Power Output58.3hp62.2hp▲ 85+3.9 hp · +7%
Rated RPM2,000RPM2,000RPMSame
Cylinders44Same
Displacement204ci242ci▲ 85+38 ci · +19%
Bore3.6in3.9in▲ 85+0.3 in · +8%
Stroke5in5.1in▲ 85+0.1 in · +2%

Transmission

SpecMassey Ferguson 165 (European)Massey Ferguson 85Difference
TypePartial power shift with dry disc clutchManual—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecMassey Ferguson 165 (European)Massey Ferguson 85Difference
Length132inNot recorded—
Width71.7inNot recorded—
Height61.8in64.5in▲ 85+2.7 in · +4%
Operating Weight4,475lb5,737lb▲ 85+1,262 lb · +28%

Hydraulics

SpecMassey Ferguson 165 (European)Massey Ferguson 85Difference
System TypeOpen centerOpen CenterSame
Steering TypeManualPower—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecMassey Ferguson 165 (European)Massey Ferguson 85Difference
TypeLiveLiveSame
Speed 1540rpm540rpmSame
Power RatingNot recorded62.2hp—

Tires

SpecMassey Ferguson 165 (European)Massey Ferguson 85Difference
Front Tire SizeNot recorded7.50-16:6:36—
Rear Tire SizeNot recorded15-30:6:16—

Hitch & Towing

SpecMassey Ferguson 165 (European)Massey Ferguson 85Difference
Hitch TypeThree-Point Hitch3—
Hitch CategoryII/III/ISame
Hitch PositionNot recordedRear—
Hitch Capacity2,845lbNot recorded—

Chassis & Drive

SpecMassey Ferguson 165 (European)Massey Ferguson 85Difference
Chassis Type4x2 2WD4x2 2WDSame
Drive Type2WD2WDSame
Steering TypeManualPower—
Brake TypeMechanical dry discMechanical Disc—

Electrical

SpecMassey Ferguson 165 (European)Massey Ferguson 85Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecMassey Ferguson 165 (European)Massey Ferguson 85Difference
Coolant3.6gal3.8gal▲ 85+0.2 gal · +6%

Operator Station

SpecMassey Ferguson 165 (European)Massey Ferguson 85Difference
TypeOpenOpenSame

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 138 hp
A · 8th percentile (58.3 hp)B · 9th percentile (62.2 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 391 ci
A · 9th percentile (204 ci)B · 15th percentile (242 ci)

Cylinders

median 6
A · 17th percentile (4)B · 17th percentile (4)

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 · 11th percentile (5,737 lb)
A · 165 (European)B · 85Median Row Crop Tractor
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