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Massey Ferguson 1500

Production ended · 4WD

Engine power

180 hp

Weight
17,200 lb
Engines
1 Diesel
Built
no record
Price new · 1974
$19,000

Power

Engine180 hp unspecified
PTOno record
Drawbar150 hp claimed
Drawbar, tested147.9 hp
Listed power180 hp engine basis

Engines

Caterpillar 9.4L 8-cyl dieselDiesel · 8 cyl573 ci
Engine details
Caterpillar 9.4L 8-cyl diesel
Bore × stroke
4.5 in × 4.5 in
Rated speed
3,000 rpm
Rated power
180 hp
Torque
386 lb·ft at 1,600 rpm
Compression
17:1
Cooling
liquid-cooled V-8

Transmissions

12-speed geargear12F / 4R
Transmission notes

12-speed gear: Three gears (1-3) with two ranges (high/low) and standard or overdrive mode.

Weight

Weight17,200 lb operating
Ballasted20,555 lb

Dimensions

Wheelbase120 in
Length210 in
Front tread, narrowest68 in
Front tread, widest88 in
Rear tread, narrowest68 in
Rear tread, widest88 in

Capacities

Fuel tank120 gal
Hydraulic system15 gal

Hydraulics

Systemopen center
Pump flow25 gpm
Total flow50 gpm
Steering flow25 gpm
Remote valves2 or 3

Hitch

Rear lift capacityno record

PTO

Rear PTOoptional
Rear PTO speeds1000

Chassis

Drive4WD
SteeringArticulated power steering
BrakesHydraulic internal expanding shoe brakes
CabCab standard. Optional heat and air-conditioning

Tires

Front23.1-30
Rear23.1-30

Electrical

System voltage12 V
Batteries2
Chargingalternator
Charging output60 A
Groundnegative

Production

Price new$19,000 (1974)
FactoriesDes Moines, Iowa, USA
Built byMassey Ferguson

Serial numbers

Plate on instrument panel.

YearFirst serial
19719C001007
19729C001912
19739C002463
19749C003184

Literature

  • Technical Annual Power Farming, 1975
  • MF1500/MF1800 Tractors Massey Ferguson, 1972