Compare/Massey Ferguson 1215 vs Massey Ferguson 1520

Massey Ferguson 1215 vs Massey Ferguson 1520

Verdict: Massey Ferguson 1215 vs Massey Ferguson 1520

The Massey Ferguson 1215 and the Massey Ferguson 1520 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Massey Ferguson 1215 leads on rated power with 18 hp against 17 hp. Massey Ferguson 1520 is the lighter machine (669 kg vs 1,460 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Massey Ferguson 1520 holds more fuel (28.0 L vs 13.6 L) for longer stints between fills. Massey Ferguson 1520 is the newer design (2018 vs 1996). In short: choose the Massey Ferguson 1215 for outright pulling power, or the Massey Ferguson 1520 if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.

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Fit & specs

Massey Ferguson

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Best match

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Massey Ferguson

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Best match

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Rated power

18 hp

17 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Distributor

Massey FergusonReference

Manufacturer

IsekiReference

liquid-cooledReference

liquid-cooled inlineReference

Original price

$11,000 (1999)Reference

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Steering

hydrostatic power (4WD)Reference

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Differential lock

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mechanical rearReference

Engine

Fuel tank

13.6 LReference

28.0 LReference

Engine (gross)

13.4 kWReference

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Engine (net)

12.7 kWReference

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Displacement

1.0 LReference

1.1 LReference

Power (net)

12.7 kWReference

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Power (gross)

13.4 kWReference

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Fuel system

indirect injectionReference

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Pre-heating

glow plugsReference

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Compression

22.5:1Reference

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Rated RPM

2500Reference

2600Reference

Torque

55.1 NmReference

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Torque RPM

1800Reference

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Starter volts

12Reference

Coolant capacity

5.1 LReference

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Engine

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14.5 kWReference

Bore/Stroke

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78 x 78 mmReference

Emissions

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Stage 5Reference

Power

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14.5 kWReference

Air cleaner

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dryReference

Starter

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electricReference

Transmission

Gears

infinite forward and reverseReference

8 forward and reverseReference

Clutch

184mm dry discReference

mechanical dry discReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

11.6 kWReference

12.4 kWReference

Type

hydrostaticReference

open centerReference

Pump flow

18.2 lpmReference

20.1 lpmReference

Rear Type

IReference

Control

position controlReference

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Rear lift (at ends)

479 kgReference

539 kgReference

Rear PTO

live (hydro)Reference

liveReference

Rear PTO Type

540Reference

540 (1.375)Reference

Engine RPM

2000@2446Reference

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Mid PTO

live (hydro)Reference

liveReference

Mid PTO Type

2000Reference

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Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

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400 kgReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

142 cmReference

157 cmReference

Weight

1460 to 1590 poundsReference

669 kgReference

Front tire

5.00-12Reference

6.0-12Reference

Rear tire

8.00-18Reference

9.5-16Reference

Ag front

5.00-12Reference

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Ag rear

8.00-18Reference

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Length

254 cmReference

276 cmReference

Width

101 cmReference

100 cmReference

Height (ROPS)

195 cmReference

201 cmReference

Shipping weight

721 kgReference

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Ground clearance

27 cmReference

Front tread

74 cmReference

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Rear tread

80 to 90 cmReference

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Standard tires (ag)

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Front: 6.0-12. Rear: 9.5-16Reference

Optional tires (ag)

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Front: 5.0-12. Rear: 8.0-16Reference

Lawn/turf front

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24x8.5-12Reference

Lawn/turf rear

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315x75D-15Reference

Massey Ferguson 1215 attachments

1215 Serial Numbers

1996

E01001Reference

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1997

F01001Reference

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1998

G01001Reference

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1999

H01001Reference

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2000

J01001Reference

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2001

K01001Reference

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2002

L01001Reference

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2003

M01001Reference

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Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Battery volts

12Reference

Attachment overview

54" Mower deck

Cutting width

137 cmReference

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Variants

TM3215

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similar Iseki modelReference

Fit score weighs budget, operation size, crop match and data confidence against the details above. It’s guidance, not advice — always confirm with a dealer demo.