Wanted mf 65 mk1 or a mk1 165

[REStracTORATION]

My 10yr old son has his heart set on a mk1 65 or 165 , condition is not important I would prefere one needing alot of work etc
Please pm or comment below if you have one that you would sell and to see it have a new lease of life.

Many thanks

 

[gatepost]

There was a mk1 on ebay last night, definitely needing a lot of work, but was under cover?

 

[REStracTORATION]

There was a mk1 on ebay last night, definitely needing a lot of work, but was under cover?

I seen that but no serial number on it
That's a mine field
It's just for parts or scrapper tractor not one to restore

Thanks

 

[George from SJM Planning]

I seen that but no serial number on it
That's a mine field
It's just for parts or scrapper tractor not one to restore

Thanks

My father in law has two 165's, not sure if he would sell as he has the desire to restore one but then again he is 70 next week and isn't showing any drive to do it immediately. How do you know a Mk1?

 

[C.J]

My father in law has two 165's, not sure if he would sell as he has the desire to restore one but then again he is 70 next week and isn't showing any drive to do it immediately. How do you know a Mk1?

AD4.203 engine. Mk2 has AD4.212 - the exhaust is on the other side.

 

[REStracTORATION]

My father in law has two 165's, not sure if he would sell as he has the desire to restore one but then again he is 70 next week and isn't showing any drive to do it immediately. How do you know a Mk1?

A mk 1 easiest way to describe is red wheel centers 65 rear center type
Round dry brake rear axle, alloy grab handles alloy headlights and 203 engine exhaust on left as your sat on seat
There is many other differences but these are quick picture tell tale signs

If he would sell thats great but no pressure to force a sale from him as he sounds attached to them thanks for replying

 

[startinghandle]

I have not seen a 65 for a long time until today.. it's in a shed with a lot of stuff around it which means it parked up for a while but I don't think the elderly owner who can no longer drive
it will sell.. it was going ok which is no use to you

 

[REStracTORATION]

I have not seen a 65 for a long time until today.. it's in a shed with a lot of stuff around it which means it parked up for a while but I don't think the elderly owner who can no longer drive
it will sell.. it was going ok which is no use to you

Thanks
I've got sorted now

 

[cattow]

I’ve got a 1967 165 mk 2 ex scraper tractor I’d sell if anyone reading this thread fancies a winter project

 

[Roy_H]

A mk 1 easiest way to describe is red wheel centers 65 rear center type
Round dry brake rear axle, alloy grab handles alloy headlights and 203 engine exhaust on left as your sat on seat
There is many other differences but these are quick picture tell tale signs

If he would sell thats great but no pressure to force a sale from him as he sounds attached to them thanks for replying

We had 2 MF 165 mk1. tractors both bought new ( E registration plates) both had the 65 type rear wheel centres but they we're painted silver. Interestingly, one of them, ODT 682E is still being taxed.

 

[cowman11]

We had 2 MF 165 mk1. tractors both bought new ( E registration plates) both had the 65 type rear wheel centres but they we're painted silver. Interestingly, one of them, ODT 682E is still being taxed.

Hi Roy I have your old tractor and it is still working well

 

[cowman11]

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[cowman11]

 

[Roy_H]

Hi Roy I have your old tractor and it is still working well

Brilliant! It was a good tractor. Has it still got it's loader? Apparently our old 135 is still going too GDT 271C.

 

[cowman11]

Brilliant! It was a good tractor. Has it still got it's loader? Apparently our old 135 is still going too GDT 271C.

i took the loader off when i first brought it 4 years ago as had no use for it and have actually just sold the loader

 

[Roy_H]

i took the loader off when i first brought it 4 years ago as had no use for it and have actually just sold the loader

Any photos please?

 

[cowman11]

Any photos please?

 

[Roy_H]

Looking good thank you

 

[cowman11]

Thanks

 

[REStracTORATION]

We had 2 MF 165 mk1. tractors both bought new ( E registration plates) both had the 65 type rear wheel centres but they we're painted silver. Interestingly, one of them, ODT 682E is still being taxed.

Yes silver was used too

We had 2 MF 165 mk1. tractors both bought new ( E registration plates) both had the 65 type rear wheel centres but they we're painted silver. Interestingly, one of them, ODT 682E is still being taxed.

Yea red wheels and alloy bits started to get phased out late 66 early 67 iirc
The 65 centers were used on the tall lug rims 36" 38" etc as they were adjustable for more track widths too