If you are trying to determine the year of your Massey Ferguson 165 tractor, you will need to locate the serial number of the tractor. The serial number can typically be found on the tractor’s data plate, usually on the left side of the dash panel, or near the front left or right side of the radiator. Once you have identified the serial number, you will need to refer to a Massey Ferguson serial number lookup guide. Depending on which Massey Ferguson model you have, you can refer to the Massey Ferguson Year and Serial Number Chart. According to the chart, the Massey Ferguson 165 can have a serial number either beginning with 9A or Y9. If it begins with 9A, then the first two digits represent the year it was manufactured. The last four digits will represent the production number. For example, if the serial number was 9A060005, then this Massey Ferguson 165 was manufactured in 1960 and was the 5th unit to roll off the production line.
If the serial number begins with Y9, then it will represent the year the tractor was manufactured along with the production number. Using the example provided above, Y9060005 indicates that the Massey Ferguson 165 was manufactured in 2009 and was the 5th unit to roll off the production line.