Does Massey Ferguson 65 have live PTO?
Does Massey Ferguson 65 have live PTO?
I am considering buying a 1964 Massey Ferguson 65: The PTO does not always engage when the engine is running. This is a “live” PTO with the dual clutch.
How does the PTO on a tractor work?
The tractor’s stub shaft, often called the PTO, transfers power from the tractor to the PTO-driven machine or implement. The PTO and drive shaft rotate at 540 rpm (9 times/second) or 1,000 rpm (16.6 times/second) when operating at full recommended speed.
How many HP is a Massey Ferguson 65?
Massey Ferguson 65
| Massey Ferguson 65 Power | |
|---|---|
| Drawbar (claimed): | 33 hp 24.6 kW |
| PTO (claimed): | 41 hp 30.6 kW |
| Drawbar (tested): | 43.95 hp 32.8 kW |
| PTO (tested): | 50.98 hp 38.0 kW |
How does PTO work on a Massey Ferguson tractor?
Massey Ferguson tractor – PTO disengages continuously This is a common problem with older MF tractors when the hydraulic pump shaft and PTO selector gear become worn. The PTO shaft is engaged by depressing the clutch pedal & selecting one of three positions: Engine PTO speed (PTO turns in ratio to engine revs)
What was the problem with the Massey Ferguson tractor?
In this instance, the gear driving the pump dropped off and caused one of the pistons to seize in the bore. The result was a complete engine rebuild, with new pistons, liners, a reground crank, new cylinder head and turbo, which had also been starved of oil.
Why does my PTO jump out on my Tractor?
This is a common problem with older MF tractors when the hydraulic pump shaft and PTO selector gear become worn. However when the PTO gear jumps out this normally occurs under load. When engaging the PTO the lever moves the PTO gear over the hydraulic pump shaft.
What causes the oil pump to flash on a Massey tractor?
In these tractors, the bolts holding the pump together can snap, causing it to spring open when it speeds up. This results in a pulsing of the oil pressure and the light on the dash will flash on and off, accompanied by an error code.
