Massey Ferguson lawn tractors

Massey Ferguson 1650

The Massey Ferguson 1650 is a garden tractor built by Snapper from 1976 to 1979 in Fort Worth, Texas, USA. It features a 16HP Kohler 588cc 1-cylinder gasoline engine, hydrostatic transmission, and two-wheel drive with manual steering and disc brakes. The tractor has an open operator station and optional rear hitch and PTO. It is compatible with various attachments including a 48" mid-mount mower deck, snowblower, blade, and front-end loader. The 1650 was distributed by Massey Ferguson and is similar to the Snapper 1650 model.
Power16 hp
Founded48" deck
Model1650

Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Massey Ferguson 1650

Engine
Typegasoline
ModelKohler K341
Coolingair-cooled horizontal-shaft
Starterelectric
Idle RPM2100-3600
Cylinders1-cylinder
Fuel tank2.75 gal (10.4 L)
Point gap0.020 inches (0.508 mm)
SparkplugChampion RH 10
Bore/Stroke3.75x3.25 inches (95 x 83 mm)
Displacement588 cc (35.9 ci)
Oil capacity1.5 qts (1.4 L)
Power (gross)16 hp (11.9 kW)
Sparkplug gap0.025 inches (0.635 mm)
Starter volts12
Oil change interval25 h
Electrical
Groundnegative
Battery AH43
Battery volts12
Charging systemflywheel alternator
Mechanical
DriveTwo-wheel drive
BrakesDisc brakes
SteeringManual steering
Operator stationOpen operator station
Production
TypeGarden tractor
Built inFort Worth, Texas, USA
DistributorMassey Ferguson
ManufacturerSnapper
Years produced1976 - 1979
Attachments
Overview48" mid-mount mower deck, Snowblower, Blade, Front-end loader. The Massey 1650 was compatible with the 4250 and 4850 tillers. The sales literature for the 1650 lists a 54-inch front blade but the blade owner's manual states only the 48-inch can be used on the 1650.
48" Blade
Cut2 inches (5 cm)
Lift5 inches (12 cm)
ModelMassey Ferguson 4830
Mountfront-mount
Width48 inches (121 cm)
Height17 inches (43 cm)
Weight140 lbs (63 kg)
Angling25°
Lift typehydraulic-lift
Angle controlmanual-angle
48" Mower deck
Typemid-mount Massey Ferguson
Drivebelt
Blades3-blade with hydraulic lift
Weight175 lbs (79 kg)
Cut height1.5 to 4 inch (3 to 10 cm)
Cutting width48 inches (121 cm)
42" Snow blower
ModelMassey Ferguson 4220
Mountfront-mount
Width42 inches (106 cm)
Johnson 24 Loader
Weight370 lbs (167 kg)
Rollback10°
Dump angle37°
Bucket width38 inches (96 cm), 48 inches (121 cm)
Lift capacity350 lbs lift (full at pin) (158 kg)
Specificationloader type B205
Reach (dumped)22 inches (55 cm)
Reach (ground)24 inches (60 cm)
Height (at pin)69 inches (175 cm)
Clearance (dumped)52 inches (132 cm)
Transmission
Typebelt-driven hydrostatic
Gearsinfinite forward and reverse (2-range)
ModelSundstrand Series 15 - HT90
NotesSundstrand hydrostatic with Peerless 2518 transaxle. Right-hand treadle pedal to control speed and direction. Tractor must be stopped with brake pedal depressed to shift range. After serial number 201320 a Eaton transmission was used.
Oil typeM-1110 ATF
Oil capacity5 qts (4.7 L)
Oil change interval300 h
Tractor hitch
Rear Type0 (Optional)
Rear lift (at ends)650 lbs (294 kg)
Serial Numbers
1976200001
1977200854
1978201321
1979202582
Serial Number LocationLeft side of tractor, just behind engine bay.
Dimensions & Tires
Width41.5 inches (105 cm)
Length70.75 inches (179 cm)
Rear tire23x8.50-12
Wheelbase47 inches (119 cm)
Front tire16x6.50-8
Rear tread30.5 inches (77 cm)
Front tread29 inches (73 cm)
Shipping weight800 lbs (362 kg)
Clearance (drawbar)8.25 inches (20 cm)
Clearance (rear axle)8 inches (20 cm)
Height (steering wheel)45.5 inches (115 cm)
Power Take-off (PTO)
Rear PTOindependent (Optional)
Front PTOindependent
Front PTO Typepulley
Rear PTO Clutchelectric
Front PTO Clutchelectric