Roadless Ploughmaster 65
Built: 1964-1968 · Series: Ploughmaster
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The Roadless Ploughmaster 65 is a tractor from the Ploughmaster series, built in 1964-1968. It runs on a four-cylinder engine.
Power is transmitted through a Manual + 4-wd Transfer box gearbox, drive type: 4-WD.
It runs on diesel; the engine is water-cooled. This model followed the Roadless Ploughmaster 6/2 ; Roadless Ploughmaster 6/4, before the Roadless Ploughmaster 75 took over. 1,000 units were built.
Technical data
Engine
| Engine make | Ford Enginescorrect |
|---|---|
| Engine model | Ford 5000 enginecorrect |
| Fuel | dieselcorrect |
| Power | 65 hpcorrect |
| Cylinders | 4correct |
| Naturally aspirated | naturally aspiratedcorrect |
| Cooling | water-cooledcorrect |
Drivetrain and chassis
| Drive | four-wheel drivecorrect |
|---|---|
| Gearbox | manual gearbox + 4-wd Transfer boxcorrect |
| Gearbox make | Ford/Roadlesscorrect |
| Forward gears | 8correct |
| Reverse gears | 2correct |
Working data
| Linkage category | Cat I, Cat IIcorrect |
|---|
Origin and approval
| Plant | Hounslow (conversion), Englandcorrect |
|---|---|
| Units built | 1,000correct |
| Predecessor | Roadless Ploughmaster 6/2; Roadless Ploughmaster 6/4correct |
| Successor | Roadless Ploughmaster 75correct |
| List price when new | £1, 587 (1964 Smithfield show)correct |
Frequently asked questions
How much power does the Roadless Ploughmaster 65 have?
The Roadless Ploughmaster 65 delivers 65 hp.
What engine does the Roadless Ploughmaster 65 have?
4 cylinders, Diesel.
When was the Roadless Ploughmaster 65 built?
Production years: 1964-1968.
What to check before buying
- Check the hour meter against the service records — a replaced instrument is the most common gap.
- Compare the data plate and chassis number with the papers.
- Shift the gearbox cold and warm — jumps only show up at temperature.
- Load the hydraulics and watch for sag.
- Ask about parts availability for this build year — the running costs hang on it.
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