The Massey Ferguson 6S.165 tractor primary air filter part number is 7068311M91. The inner safety filter is 3703704M91.
Massey Ferguson 6S.165 Air Filter Details
Primary air filter part number
7068311M91
Inner safety air filter part number
3703704M91
Outer air filter part number
1887574M91
Air filter dimensions
Outside diameter: 2.8 in | Inside diameter: 1.5 in
Air Filter Service Interval Guide
Air Filter Service Interval Guide
Dusty use
100 hrs
Average
400 hrs
Light use
800 hrs
Listed Filter Size Check
Outside diameter
2.8 in
Inside diameter
1.5 in
These are practical inspection/replacement guide ranges for the row-crop tractor category. Dusty work can shorten the interval heavily, so use the restriction indicator and operator manual first.
Massey Ferguson 6S.165 Extra Air Filter Notes
Engine displacement
4.9 L | 299 cu in
Engine horsepower
162.3 hp | 121 kW
Primary filter note
For the Massey Ferguson 6S.165, the listed primary air filter part number is 7068311M91. Match the number before buying because air cleaner setups can vary by engine, serial range and market.
Outer filter note
The listed outer air filter part number is 1887574M91.
Safety filter note
The listed inner safety air filter is 3703704M91. Do not remove the safety element for normal cleaning; replace it if dirty, damaged or oil-soaked.
Fitment note
Listed dimensions: Outside diameter: 2.8 in | Inside diameter: 1.5 in. Use dimensions as a second check, not as the only buying method.
Filter size note
The listed dimensions point to a small outside diameter at 2.8 in. Use that as a fitment sanity check against the old filter.
Power range note
This is a higher-airflow class, so restriction matters fast. If it is working in dust, inspect before the 400-hour planning mark instead of waiting for visible power loss.
Engine airflow note
The displacement helps identify the engine family; horsepower tells you how hard it breathes under load. The element still has to match the canister.
Service note
Clean loose dust from the air cleaner housing before pulling the filter. Never run the tractor with the filter removed, even for a quick test.
Massey Ferguson 6S.165 Air Filter FAQs
Which Massey Ferguson 6S.165 air-filter parts should be changed together?
For a full parts check, separate the service element from the safety element: buy the outer/primary service element first, then buy the inner safety element only if it is dirty, damaged or due. Do not accidentally order 1887574M91 when you meant the safety filter, or 3703704M91 when you meant the outer filter.
How do I avoid buying the wrong Massey Ferguson 6S.165 air filter?
Use 7068311M91 as the anchor number, then verify the old element and housing label. This is a Massey-style M-suffix number, and the setup looks like a primary, outer and inner safety element setup, so one loose search result is not enough. Use the listed dimension as a sanity check, but still verify the seal and end-cap style.
Can I match a Massey Ferguson 6S.165 air filter by size?
This size value is useful for screening listings, not confirming fit. Two filters can share a outside diameter and still have different seal geometry.
How can part-number style help check a Massey Ferguson 6S.165 filter?
The part-number pattern can help spot junk listings. If a seller’s number looks nothing like the catalog style, verify it against a real drawing.
What symptoms point to air restriction on a Massey Ferguson 6S.165?
This is a higher-airflow class, so restriction matters fast. If it is working in dust, inspect before the 400-hour planning mark instead of waiting for visible power loss.
Should I buy separate outer and primary filters for a Massey Ferguson 6S.165?
The outer filter is the dirt-catcher; the inner filter is the backup. Service them with different expectations instead of replacing both out of habit.
Does engine size prove the Massey Ferguson 6S.165 air-filter part number?
The displacement helps identify the engine family; horsepower tells you how hard it breathes under load. The element still has to match the canister.
Official information note
Mistakes do happen. Air filter specs can change by year, engine, serial range, market and air cleaner housing. Check the old filter, operator manual, parts book and official masseyferguson.com website before ordering or installing an air filter.
