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Massey Ferguson 1500 vs Massey Ferguson 8160
Verdict: Massey Ferguson 1500 vs Massey Ferguson 8160
The Massey Ferguson 1500 and the Massey Ferguson 8160 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 180 hp. Massey Ferguson 8160 is the lighter machine (6,486 kg vs 7,801 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Massey Ferguson 8160 is the newer design (1995 vs 1971). Use the full side-by-side spec tables below to weigh the details against your own operation, and confirm with a dealer 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
180 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
liquid-cooledReference
Engine
Engine
134.2 kWReference
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Drawbar (claimed)
111.9 kWReference
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Drawbar (tested)
110.3 kWReference
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Displacement
9.4 LReference
7.4 LReference
Bore/Stroke
114 x 114 mmReference
108 x 134 mmReference
Power
134.2 kWReference
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Air cleaner
dryReference
dual dry elementReference
Compression
17:1Reference
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Rated RPM
3000Reference
2200Reference
Torque
523.4 NmReference
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Torque RPM
1600Reference
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Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Oil capacity
11.4 LReference
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Coolant capacity
45.0 LReference
29.9 LReference
Max power
110.3 kWReference
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Transmission
Gears
12 forward and 4 reverseReference
32 forward and reverseReference
Clutch
14-inch dry discReference
230mm wet discReference
Transmission
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DynashiftReference
Capacities
Fuel
454.2 LReference
329.3 LReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Hydraulic system
56.8 LReference
78.0 LReference
Type
gearReference
four-speed power shiftReference
Capacity
56.8 LReference
78.0 LReference
Valves
2 or 3Reference
3 or 4Reference
Pump flow
94.6 lpmReference
110.1 lpmReference
Total flow
189.2 lpmReference
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Steering flow
94.6 lpmReference
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Rear PTO
optionalReference
independentReference
Rear PTO Type
1000Reference
1000Reference
PTO (claimed)
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134.2 kWReference
Pressure
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202.1 barReference
Rear Type
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IIIReference
Control
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electronic draft controlReference
Rear lift (at ends)
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6552 kgReference
Engine RPM
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1000@2090Reference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
304 cmReference
292 cmReference
Weight
7801 kgReference
6486 kgReference
Front tire
23.1-30Reference
11.00-16Reference
Rear tire
23.1-30Reference
20.8R-38Reference
Ag front
23.1-34Reference
11.00-16Reference
Ag rear
23.1-34Reference
20.8R-38Reference
Length
533 cmReference
546 cmReference
Height (cab)
330 cmReference
292 cmReference
Operating weight
7801 kgReference
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Ballasted weight
9323 kgReference
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Front tread
172 to 223 cmReference
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Rear tread
172 to 223 cmReference
152 to 301 cmReference
Width
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238 cmReference
2WD Front tread
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153 to 252 cmReference
4WD Front tread
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155 to 229 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
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Batteries
2Reference
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Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Test results
Fuel use
43.1 l/hourReference
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Max pull
7845 kgReference
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Massey Ferguson 8160 attachments
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.