Massey Ferguson MF 165 Service Reference

Transmission Service

Combined transmission/hydraulic oil type and capacity, gear box change interval, and PTO specifications.

Fluids & Capacities

System	Capacity (US)	Fluid
Transmission / Differential / Hydraulic System One combined reservoir and check point for transmission and hydraulic system.	8 US gal	MF M-1129A Extreme Pressure Oil

10-Hour / Daily

Transmission / Differential / Hydraulic System: Check oil level and fill as necessary(MF M-1129A only — single dipstick checks both systems)

50-Hour / Break-In (First 50 Hours Only)

Transmission / Differential / Hydraulic System: Drain break-in oil and refill(MF M-1129A only)

200-Hour

Hydraulic Rockshaft: Grease fitting — 1 to 3 shots only(Lithium base general purpose grease — do not over-grease)

750-Hour / Annual

Transmission / Differential / Hydraulic: Drain and refill with fresh oil(MF M-1129A only)

Live PTO Clutch

Dual dry-disc — primary coil spring-loaded 11" dia., secondary Belleville spring-loaded 9" dia.

Independent PTO Clutch

Single dry-disc, 11" dia.

Transmissions

6-Speed: Constant mesh with planetary reduction — 6 forward, 2 reverse.
Multi-Power: Planetary compound with 2-stage compounding — 12 forward, 4 reverse.
8-Speed: Sliding gear set with dual-range planetary — 8 forward, 2 reverse.

Final Drive

Spiral bevel gear with straddle-mounted pinion in combination with planetary final reduction on each axle.