MF 165

FarmerZeb · Mar 6, 2013

hello everyone down here in the Massey forum.

I am considering a MF165 or MF175 diesel to replace my ford 960 gas on my little tiny row crop farm. I run mostly JD stuff but don't like their smaller utility size tractors. It will be my utility tractor for assorted tasks and if need be pull my 6' no till drill. Would like to hear your thoughts on this tractor. The MF165's seem to be readily available in my area of Missouri in the 4-6K range.

thanks,

paul

samn40 · Mar 7, 2013

An excellent choice. I would steer away from tired Multi-Power....Although it is a great benefit if working correctly, it has to be taken care of, regular oil changes etc. Go for an 8 speed if possible, but the 6 speed was bombproof. If you can find a later tractor with the square back axle and wet brakes it is a great bonus.
If the tractor has IPTO make sure the brake is stopping the shaft from turning. Good luck and happy hunting.
Sam

Nick m · Mar 7, 2013

I have a 175 and learned to like it. This is a john deere area and I only bought it because it was really cheap with a cracked block. Thought I could find another block decently priced and have a cheap tractor. Long story short, ended up buying a complete crate engine and hating the tractor because of how much cash I had into it. After one summer of raking and baling hay it won me over. Very easy on fuel and surprising power for the tractor size. The multi-power took some getting used to with no engine breaking on the low side, but once I did, I liked it. Also have a Massey 40b which has the same engine as a 165. Also a good tractor and easy on fuel, but is kind of a dog. The 175 has a 236, and doesn't seem to use any more fuel and you get more power. Just my opinion.

Jason S. · Mar 7, 2013

He won't find a wet brake 100 series over here, unless he finds one that someone has already converted. If you like the 165 and 175 don't forget the 255 and 265. The 265 has the same Perkins 236 diesel and some 255's did also, they just had the fuel turned down on them. I think the 200 series had a better steering set up than the 100 series, but essentially the same drive train. But you can find the 200 series with wet brakes and 8 speeds much easier than the 100 series. Myself, I'm partial to the 100 series just because I always liked the looks.

samn40 · Mar 7, 2013

Jason S ....I saw this 165 at Lanesville Heritage show the year the Fena Expo was held there, it has the square back axle, Do you think it is still a dry brake tractor? I notice from my photo that it has only one notch on the trumpet plate, this notch may imply it is dry braked as wet brakes are multi-plate and have a notch for every plate. The second 165 tricycle was in Canandaigua NY last year it has the round axle, definitely dry brakes. Most of the late French 100 series had the square axle and dry brakes.
Sam

Jason S. · Mar 7, 2013

Yes it has dry brakes. My 175 is a 1974 model and it has square axles and dry brakes. Mine does have the same notched plate as the one in the picture, but they are dry brakes.

Anonymous-0 · Mar 8, 2013

Another tractor to consider is the 180. Same drivetrain as the 175 but flat deck and more features. Best haying tractor ever in my opinion.

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