Massey Ferguson 265-299

MF 265 and 275 were introduced in 1977. In Finland’s import program, the traditional 165 remained in the lineup. In 1979 it was replaced here by the 265. The 265 was essentially a restyled 100-series tractor fitted with some 500-series features. The cab was manufactured in Finland by Palmu. For 1983 an improved gray cab and a four-wheel-drive model were introduced; like the 600-series, this model had a Landini front axle with an automatic differential lock. The four-wheel-drive version also featured hydrostatic steering.

In 1984 the 265’s power was increased to 65 horsepower. The following year, however, it was replaced in the import program by the 275, rated at 68 hp, which used the 600-series’ 12+4-speed Syncro Power transmission. The cab was still built by Palmu but styled in the 600-series design. The four-wheel-drive model was equipped with a high-capacity pump. In the final phase, the import range was rounded out by the 77-horsepower 290, which featured a more powerful three-point linkage with an auxiliary cylinder.

The British-made 200-series also included many other models that were never imported into Finland. Initially there were versions equivalent to the 500-series: 260 (56 hp), 275 (66 hp), 290 (75 hp) and 298 (88 hp). From the mid-1980s the top of the range consisted of the 298T (90 hp) and 299 (100 hp).

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