Compare/Massey Ferguson 1526 vs Massey Ferguson 825

Massey Ferguson 1526 vs Massey Ferguson 825

Verdict: Massey Ferguson 1526 vs Massey Ferguson 825

The Massey Ferguson 1526 and the Massey Ferguson 825 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Massey Ferguson 1526 leads on rated power with 25 hp against 24 hp. Massey Ferguson 825 is the lighter machine (1,179 kg vs 1,873 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Massey Ferguson 825 holds more fuel (45.4 L vs 26.9 L) for longer stints between fills. Massey Ferguson 1526 is the newer design (2011 vs 1963). In short: choose the Massey Ferguson 1526 for outright pulling power, or the Massey Ferguson 825 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

Clear

Rated power

25 hp

24 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

Massey FergusonReference

liquid-cooledReference

With 10-28 rear tires.Reference

Differential lock

mechanical rearReference

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Engine

Fuel tank

26.9 LReference

45.4 LReference

Engine (gross)

18.5 kWReference

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Displacement

1.5 LReference

1.8 LReference

Bore/Stroke

87 x 84 mmReference

79 x 89 mmReference

Emissions

Tier IVReference

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Power (gross)

18.5 kWReference

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Rated RPM

2600Reference

2000Reference

Starter

electricReference

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Starter volts

12Reference

Fuel Type

DieselReference

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No of Cylinders

3 cylinderReference

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Rated engine speed

2,600 RPMReference

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Bore and stroke

3.43x3.31 inchesReference

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Cooling system

liquid-cooledReference

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Engine

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18.6 kWReference

Drawbar (claimed)

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14.9 kWReference

Power

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18.6 kWReference

Air cleaner

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oil bathReference

Compression

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22.5:1Reference

Idle RPM

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500-2150Reference

Firing order

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1-3-4-2Reference

Oil capacity

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19.0 LReference

Coolant capacity

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7.5 LReference

Transmission

Gears

infinite forward and reverse (3-range)Reference

8 forward and 2 reverseReference

Transmission Type

HSTReference

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forward and reverse options

Infinite forward and reverse (3-range)Reference

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PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

15.0 kWReference

18.2 kWReference

Type

hydrostaticReference

gearReference

Rear valves

1Reference

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SCV flow

20.8 lpmReference

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Total flow

32.9 lpmReference

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Steering flow

12.1 lpmReference

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Rear Type

IReference

Control

position controlReference

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Rear lift (at ends)

599 kgReference

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Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

449 kgReference

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Rear PTO

independentReference

liveReference

Clutch

electro-hydraulicReference

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Rear PTO Type

540Reference

540 (1.375)Reference

Mid PTO

independentReference

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Mid PTO Type

2000Reference

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Dimensions

Wheelbase

155 cmReference

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Weight

1873 to 2077 poundsReference

1179 kgReference

Front tire

7-12Reference

5.50-16Reference

Rear tire

35x12.00-16.5Reference

10-28Reference

Standard tires (ag)

Front: 7-12. Rear: 9.5-16Reference

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Lawn/turf front

25x8.50-14Reference

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Lawn/turf rear

36x13.50-15Reference

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Industrial front

25x8.50-14Reference

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Industrial rear

14-17Reference

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Length

281 cmReference

291 cmReference

Width

139 cmReference

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Height (ROPS)

244 cmReference

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Shipping weight

849 kgReference

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Operating weight

942 kgReference

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Ground clearance

29 cmReference

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Ag front

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4.50-16Reference

Ag rear

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9-28Reference

Height (steering wheel)

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139 cmReference

Height (hood)

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125 cmReference

Massey Ferguson 1526 attachments

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

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Charging system

alternatorReference

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Battery volts

12Reference

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Attachment overview

60" Mower deck

Cutting width

152 cmReference

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General

Make & Model

Massey FergusonReference

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Rollover protective structure

Two-post foldable ROPS.Reference

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Capacities

Capacity

91.4 ciReference

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PTO

Rear PTO Power

AvailableReference

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Rear PTO RPM

540 RPMReference

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Mid PTO RPM

2,000 RPMReference

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Steering & brakes

Brakes

Wet disc brakesReference

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Steering type

Power steeringReference

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Hydraulics

Hydraulics Type

open centerReference

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Remote Valves

1 ValveReference

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Steering & Implements flow

3.2 gpm (5.5 gpm)Reference

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Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)

Category IReference

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Rear Hitch maximum lift capacity

599.6 kgReference

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Rear Hitch Sensing Type

position controlReference

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Dimensions & weight

Height Over ROPS

244.1 cmReference

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Overall Height

242.6 cmReference

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Overall Length

281.9 cmReference

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Overall Width

140 cmReference

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Speeds

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.