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Massey Ferguson 1500 vs Massey Ferguson 7497
Verdict: Massey Ferguson 1500 vs Massey Ferguson 7497
The Massey Ferguson 1500 and the Massey Ferguson 7497 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Massey Ferguson 7497 leads on rated power with 181 hp against 180 hp. Massey Ferguson 1500 is the lighter machine (7,801 kg vs 16,372 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Massey Ferguson 7497 is the newer design (2009 vs 1971). In short: choose the Massey Ferguson 7497 for outright pulling power, or the Massey Ferguson 1500 if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.
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Massey Ferguson
94
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Massey Ferguson
94
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
180 hp
181 hp
Confidence
98%
98%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
Massey FergusonReference
Massey FergusonReference
Three gears (1-3) with two ranges (high/low) and standard or overdrive mode.Reference
Pull at 5 kphReference
Final drives
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inboard planetaryReference
Differential lock
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electro-hydraulic front and rearReference
Engine
Engine
134.2 kWReference
152.9 kWReference
Drawbar (claimed)
111.9 kWReference
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Drawbar (tested)
110.3 kWReference
111.3 kWReference
Displacement
9.4 LReference
7.4 LReference
Bore/Stroke
114 x 114 mmReference
108 x 121 mmReference
Power
134.2 kWReference
152.9 kWReference
Air cleaner
dryReference
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Compression
17:1Reference
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Rated RPM
3000Reference
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Torque
523.4 NmReference
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Torque RPM
1600Reference
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Starter volts
12Reference
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Oil capacity
11.4 LReference
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Coolant capacity
45.0 LReference
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Max power
110.3 kWReference
111.3 kWReference
Emissions
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Tier IIIReference
Maximum Power
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167.8 kWReference
Starter type
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electricReference
Power at rated engine speed
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134.9 kWReference
Fuel Type
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dieselReference
No of Cylinders
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6 cylinderReference
Emissions compliance
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Tier IIIReference
Bore and stroke
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4.25x4.78 inchesReference
Cooling system
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liquid-cooledReference
Transmission
Gears
12 forward and 4 reverseReference
infinite forward and reverse (two-range)Reference
Clutch
14-inch dry discReference
electro-hydraulicReference
Transmission
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Dyna-VTReference
Transmission Type
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CVTReference
Wheel Drive
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4WDReference
Rear Axle Drive Type
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inboard planetaryReference
Capacities
Fuel
454.2 LReference
355.8 LReference
Fuel tank
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355.8 LReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Hydraulic system
56.8 LReference
57.9 LReference
Type
gearReference
continuously variable transmission (CVT)Reference
Capacity
56.8 LReference
57.9 LReference
Valves
2 or 3Reference
3 or 4Reference
Pump flow
94.6 lpmReference
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Total flow
189.2 lpmReference
149.9 lpmReference
Steering flow
94.6 lpmReference
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Rear PTO
optionalReference
independentReference
Rear PTO Type
1000Reference
540/540E/1000Reference
PTO (claimed)
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123.0 kWReference
PTO (tested)
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155.0 kWReference
Pressure
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200.0 barReference
Rear Type
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IIIReference
Control
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lower-link draft sensingReference
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)
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7321 kgReference
Front Hitch
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optionalReference
Front lift
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3991 kgReference
Power at rated PTO speed
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152.0 kWReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
304 cmReference
299 cmReference
Weight
7801 kgReference
16372 to 17685 poundsReference
Front tire
23.1-30Reference
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Rear tire
23.1-30Reference
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Ag front
23.1-34Reference
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Ag rear
23.1-34Reference
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Length
533 cmReference
533 cmReference
Height (cab)
330 cmReference
304 cmReference
Operating weight
7801 kgReference
8021 kgReference
Ballasted weight
9323 kgReference
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Front tread
172 to 223 cmReference
152 to 223 cmReference
Rear tread
172 to 223 cmReference
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Width
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299 cmReference
Shipping weight
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7426 kgReference
Clearance (drawbar)
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40 cmReference
1500 Serial Numbers
1971
9C001007Reference
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1972
9C001912Reference
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1973
9C002463Reference
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1974
9C003184Reference
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Location:
Plate on instrument panel.Reference
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Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging system
alternatorReference
alternatorReference
Charging amps
60Reference
175Reference
Batteries
2Reference
2Reference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Battery CCA
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600Reference
Total cold cranking amps
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600 CCAReference
Test results
Fuel use
43.1 l/hourReference
42.4 l/hourReference
Max pull
7845 kgReference
7876 kgReference
Variants
6497
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Dyna-6Reference
7497
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Dyna-VTReference
MT585B
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similar Challenger modelReference
General
Make & Model
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Massey FergusonReference
Cruise control
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AvailableReference
SCV control
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JoystickReference
Rear Axle Type
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BarReference
Country of manufacturer
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FranceReference
Hydraulics
Capacity Valves
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24 ValvesReference
Pump Rated Output (total)
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39.6 gpmReference
Hydraulics Type
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Closed CenterReference
Maximum operating pressure
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2,900 psiReference
Remote Valves
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3 or 4 ValvesReference
Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)
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Category IIIReference
Rear Hitch Sensing Type
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lower-link draft sensingReference
PTO
PTO Power
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165 hpReference
Rear PTO Power
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AvailableReference
Rear PTO RPM
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1,000 RPMReference
Steering & brakes
Brakes
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Hydraulic Wet discReference
Steering type
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PowerReference
Dimensions & weight
Height Over Cab
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304.8 cmReference
Overall Length
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533.4 cmReference
Overall Width
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300 cmReference
Drawbar clearance
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40.6 cmReference
Overall weight
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7,426.2 kgReference
Wheels & tyres
Front Wheel tread range
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60 to 88 inchesReference
Operator station
Cab Availability
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Cab standard with air-conditioning.Reference
Seat Suspension
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TRUEReference
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.