MF 65 Rear Rim and Tire Spacing Advice

Rod330 · Apr 11, 2018

I'm considering the purchase of a MF 65 diesel. The rear tires are 16.9-28 and the outside width measures approximately 82". Unfortunately, my tilt bed trailer deck is only 74" with 82" between the fenders. Unlike other tractors, it appears the center disc on the Massey is fixed to the rim and so the width could not be decreased. Is that correct? Does it look like there's some kind of wheel spacer (darker section in second photo) between the axle and the center disc? It could be a deal breaker if I can't get this on my trailer as I need to transport it quite often.

Thanks in advance.

Dieseltech · Apr 11, 2018

Don't see a spacer, what you see is not adjustable.

ptfarmer · Apr 11, 2018

No spacer(s) there, those rear wheels have to have come off a different tractor, MF didn't offer a wheel like that on a 65. If it would have had the "spin out" adjustable wheels, or manual adjustable wheels it could be made to be 72" wide, or a little bit narrower with 12.4x28 rear tire.

Rod330 · Apr 14, 2018

Thanks for the feedback. Interestingly enough, somebody nearby is selling these MF spin out rims and centers.

"2 Power Adjust Wheels (spin out), 28" x 11" wide. Fits Massey Furguson and others. 6" bolt pattern, 4.25" center hole."

Would these fit the 65 and possibly enable me recover the 4" on each side I need to fit the tractor on my trailer? If so, what tire size would I need?

ptfarmer · Apr 14, 2018

If I remember correctly the 65 has the 8 lug on 8" bolt circle.

ptfarmer · Apr 14, 2018

MF, Ford, John Deere, Case International, Kubota, and other mid size tractors had the same 8 on 8 bolt pattern with a 6" diameter center hole. Those wheels are for like a 135, Ford 2000, Ford 8N sized tractors.

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