Massey Ferguson 1500

The Massey Ferguson 1500 is a tractor produced by Massey Ferguson. It is equipped with a 573 ci 9.4 L engine. The rated power output is 180 hp 134.2 kW. Transmission: 12 forward and 4 reverse. Operating weight: 17200 lbs 7801 kg.

Overview

	1971 - 1974 Four-wheel Drive (4WD) tractor
1971 - 1974
Four-wheel Drive (4WD) tractor

Production
Manufacturer	Massey Ferguson
Four-wheel Drive (4WD) tractor
Built in Des Moines, Iowa, USA
Original price was $19,000 in 1974

Massey Ferguson 1500 Engine
Caterpillar 9.4L 8-cyl diesel
Engine details ...

Massey Ferguson 1500 Transmission
12-speed gear
Transmission details ...

Massey Ferguson 1500 Power
Engine	180 hp 134.2 kW
Drawbar (claimed)	150 hp 111.9 kW
Drawbar (tested)	147.88 hp 110.3 kW
Performance test details ...

Mechanical
Four-wheel drive
Articulated power steering
Hydraulic internal expanding shoe brakes
Cab standard. Optional heat and air-conditioning.

Capacity
Fuel	120 gal 454.2 L
Hydraulic system	15 gal 56.8 L

Hydraulics
Type	open center
Capacity	15 gal 56.8 L
Valves	2 or 3
Pump flow	25 gpm 94.6 lpm
Total flow	50 gpm 189.2 lpm
Steering flow	25 gpm 94.6 lpm

Power Take-off (PTO)
Rear PTO	optional
Rear PTO Type	1000

Dimensions & Tires
Wheelbase	120 inches 304 cm
Weight	17200 lbs 7801 kg
Front tire	23.1-30
Rear tire	23.1-30
Full dimensions and tires ...

Electrical
Ground	negative
Charging system	alternator
Charging amps	60
Batteries	2
Battery volts	12

References
Technical Annual published in 1975, by Power Farming
MF1500/MF1800 Tractors published in 1972, by Massey Ferguson

Engine

Engine Detail — 573 ci / 9.4 L Diesel

Manufacturer	Caterpillar 3150
Fuel Type	Diesel
Configuration	8-cylinder, liquid-cooled V-8
Displacement	573 ci 9.4 L
Bore/Stroke	4.50x4.50 inches 114 x 114 mm
Power	180 hp 134.2 kW
Air cleaner	dry
Compression	17:1
Rated RPM	3000
Torque	386 lb-ft 523.4 Nm
Torque RPM	1600
Starter volts	12
Oil capacity	12 qts 11.4 L
Coolant capacity	47.5 qts 45.0 L

Massey Ferguson 1500 Engine

Transmission

Transmission — 12 forward and 4 reverse gear

Type	gear
Gears	12 forward and 4 reverse
Clutch	14-inch dry disc
Three gears (1-3) with two ranges (high/low) and standard or overdrive mode.

Dimensions

Massey Ferguson 1500 Tires
Ag front	23.1-30
Ag rear	23.1-30
Ag front	18.4-30
	18.4-38
	23.1-34
Ag rear	18.4-30
	18.4-38
	23.1-34

Dimensions
Wheelbase	120 inches 304 cm
Length	210 inches 533 cm
Height (cab)	130 inches 330 cm
Operating weight	17200 lbs 7801 kg
Ballasted weight	20555 lbs 9323 kg
Front tread	68 to 88 inches 172 to 223 cm
Rear tread	68 to 88 inches 172 to 223 cm

Tests

Nebraska Tractor Test 1086
Diesel 12-speed 4WD November 2 - 15, 1971 Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1086 file
Drawbar performance
Max power	147.88 hp 110.3 kW
Fuel use	11.4 gal/hour 43.1 l/hour
Max pull	17,295 lbs 7845 kg

Photos

Massey Ferguson 1500

Massey Ferguson 1500

Massey Ferguson 1500