Uploaded February 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Fixing your Massey Ferguson 65 PTO? In this video, we head into the Bundy Bears Shed to walk you through the step-by-step process of fitting a PTO shaft to a classic MF65 tractor. We also tackle the critical maintenance steps many owners skip, including how to properly fit the draft links for your implements.
One of the biggest headaches with tractor maintenance is a seized or binding PTO shaft. If your implement shaft isn't greased regularly, it can bind, causing massive stress on your tractor’s internal gears and the PTO clutch. We discuss the common problems that occur when components aren't lubricated and how to ensure your telescopic shafts slide freely under load.
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Chapter Markers
0:10 Introduction and cleaning the housing surfaces.
1:34 Sliding the PTO shaft into the rear housing.
1:56 Troubleshooting shaft alignment with the hydraulic pump.
2:26 Installing the seal housing and applying grease.
3:52 Lining up the housing flats and using a punch for adjustment.
4:26 Installing the retaining plate and Allen head bolts.
5:55 Explaining the importance of PTO shaft lubrication for bearing longevity.
7:43 Overview of the Massey Ferguson 65 draft link plate and setup.
9:00 How the draft sensitivity system works compared to the MF 35.
11:05 Testing the PTO cap fitment and identifying aftermarket shaft differences.
12:35 Summary and final tips.
Fixing your Massey Ferguson 65 PTO? In this video, we head into the Bundy Bears Shed to walk you through the step-by-step process of fitting a PTO shaft to a classic MF65 tractor. We also tackle the critical maintenance steps many owners skip, including how to properly fit the draft links for your implements.
One of the biggest headaches with tractor maintenance is a seized or binding PTO shaft. If your implement shaft isn't greased regularly, it can bind, causing massive stress on your tractor’s internal gears and the PTO clutch. We discuss the common problems that occur when components aren't lubricated and how to ensure your telescopic shafts slide freely under load.
#crcindustriesau, #bundybearsshed, #tractorrestoration, #tractorrepair, #tractorvideos
Chapter Markers
0:10 Introduction and cleaning the housing surfaces.
1:34 Sliding the PTO shaft into the rear housing.
1:56 Troubleshooting shaft alignment with the hydraulic pump.
2:26 Installing the seal housing and applying grease.
3:52 Lining up the housing flats and using a punch for adjustment.
4:26 Installing the retaining plate and Allen head bolts.
5:55 Explaining the importance of PTO shaft lubrication for bearing longevity.
7:43 Overview of the Massey Ferguson 65 draft link plate and setup.
9:00 How the draft sensitivity system works compared to the MF 35.
11:05 Testing the PTO cap fitment and identifying aftermarket shaft differences.
12:35 Summary and final tips.
