Compare/Massey Ferguson 1505 vs Massey Ferguson 3690

Massey Ferguson 1505 vs Massey Ferguson 3690

Verdict: Massey Ferguson 1505 vs Massey Ferguson 3690

The Massey Ferguson 1505 and the Massey Ferguson 3690 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Massey Ferguson 1505 leads on rated power with 174 hp against 170 hp. Massey Ferguson 1505 is the lighter machine (8,146 kg vs 13,073 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Massey Ferguson 3690 is the newer design (1991 vs 1974). In short: choose the Massey Ferguson 1505 for outright pulling power, or the Massey Ferguson 3690 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

174 hp

170 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

Four synchronized gears with two-speed high-low and a four-speed power shift. The Dynashift was introduced for the 1993 model year as the standard transmission.Reference

Steering

hydrostatic powerReference

Original price

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$78,200 (1994)Reference

Engine

138.0 kWReference

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Drawbar (tested)

109.4 kWReference

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Displacement

10.4 LReference

7.4 LReference

Bore/Stroke

114 x 127 mmReference

108 x 134 mmReference

Power

138.0 kWReference

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Air cleaner

dry elementReference

dryReference

Compression

16.5:1Reference

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Rated RPM

2800Reference

2200Reference

Starter volts

12Reference

Power at rated engine speed

130.1 kWReference

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Max power

109.4 kWReference

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Cooling system

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viscous fanReference

Oil capacity

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20.8 LReference

Coolant capacity

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26.9 LReference

Transmission

Gears

12 forward and 4 reverseReference

32 forward and reverseReference

Clutch

dry discReference

310mm discReference

Transmission

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DynashiftReference

Type

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four-speed power shiftReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (tested)

130.1 kWReference

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Valves

2 or 3Reference

Pump flow

94.6 lpmReference

50.0 lpmReference

Total flow

189.2 lpmReference

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Rear Type

optionalReference

IIIReference

Rear PTO

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

1000Reference

Power at rated PTO speed

131.2 kWReference

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PTO (claimed)

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126.8 kWReference

Hydraulic system

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74.9 LReference

Capacity

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74.9 LReference

Pressure

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180.0 barReference

Control

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position and electronic draft controlReference

Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

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4536 kgReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

304 cmReference

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Weight

8146 kgReference

6409 kgReference

Front tire

23.1-30Reference

14L-16Reference

Rear tire

23.1-30Reference

18.4R42 (2WD)Reference

Ag front

23.1-30Reference

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Ag rear

23.1-30Reference

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Length

568 cmReference

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Width

250 cmReference

256 cmReference

Height (cab)

332 cmReference

289 cmReference

Operating weight

8146 kgReference

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Ballasted weight

9511 kgReference

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Clearance (drawbar)

38 cmReference

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Front tread

172 to 223 cmReference

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Rear tread

172 to 223 cmReference

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2WD Wheelbase

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293 cmReference

4WD Wheelbase

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292 cmReference

Standard tires (ag)

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Front: 16.9R28. Rear: 18.4R42 (4WD)Reference

2WD Length

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539 cmReference

4WD Length

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537 cmReference

Ground clearance

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43 cmReference

1505 Serial Numbers

1974

9C003184Reference

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1975

9C004227Reference

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1976

9C006806Reference

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1977

9C007858Reference

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Location:

Plate on instrument panel.Reference

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Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Battery volts

12Reference

Test results

Fuel use

45.4 l/hourReference

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Max pull

7813 kgReference

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Capacities

Fuel

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306.6 LReference

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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.