Compare/Massey Ferguson 1500 vs Massey Ferguson 8260

Massey Ferguson 1500 vs Massey Ferguson 8260

Verdict: Massey Ferguson 1500 vs Massey Ferguson 8260

The Massey Ferguson 1500 and the Massey Ferguson 8260 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Massey Ferguson 8260 leads on rated power with 181 hp against 180 hp. Massey Ferguson 1500 is the lighter machine (7,801 kg vs 8,548 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Massey Ferguson 8260 is the newer design (1999 vs 1971). In short: choose the Massey Ferguson 8260 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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Rated power

180 hp

181 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

Massey FergusonReference

Three gears (1-3) with two ranges (high/low) and standard or overdrive mode.Reference

PTO performanceReference

Original price

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$108,600Reference

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 paper elementsReference

Compression

17:1Reference

16.5:1Reference

Rated RPM

3000Reference

2200Reference

Torque

523.4 NmReference

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Torque RPM

1600Reference

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Starter volts

12Reference

Oil capacity

11.4 LReference

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Coolant capacity

45.0 LReference

24.6 LReference

Max power

110.3 kWReference

137.6 kWReference

Fuel tank

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454.2 LReference

Power at rated engine speed

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135.2 kWReference

Transmission

Gears

12 forward and 4 reverseReference

18 forward and 6 reverseReference

Clutch

14-inch dry discReference

electro-hydraulic wet discReference

Capacities

Fuel

454.2 LReference

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PTO & Hydraulics

Hydraulic system

56.8 LReference

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Type

gearReference

full power shiftReference

Capacity

56.8 LReference

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Valves

2 or 3Reference

4Reference

Pump flow

94.6 lpmReference

147.6 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

PTO (claimed)

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134.2 kWReference

PTO (tested)

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137.6 kWReference

Pressure

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200.0 barReference

Rear Type

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IIIReference

Rear lift (at ends)

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10000 kgReference

Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

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7257 kgReference

Engine RPM

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1000@2090Reference

Power at rated PTO speed

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137.1 kWReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

304 cmReference

307 cmReference

Weight

7801 kgReference

8548 kgReference

Front tire

23.1-30Reference

14.9R-28Reference

Rear tire

23.1-30Reference

18.4R-38Reference

Ag front

23.1-34Reference

14.9R-28Reference

Ag rear

23.1-34Reference

18.4R-38Reference

Length

533 cmReference

515 cmReference

Height (cab)

330 cmReference

307 cmReference

Operating weight

7801 kgReference

8548 kgReference

Ballasted weight

9323 kgReference

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Front tread

172 to 223 cmReference

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Rear tread

172 to 223 cmReference

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Height (exhaust)

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312 cmReference

Clearance (drawbar)

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43 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

Charging system

alternatorReference

Charging amps

60Reference

130Reference

Batteries

2Reference

Battery volts

12Reference

Battery CCA

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950Reference

Test results

Fuel use

43.1 l/hourReference

41.3 l/hourReference

Max pull

7845 kgReference

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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.