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Tractor · 1971Unverified

Massey Ferguson 1500

Name: Massey Ferguson 1500
Brand: Massey Ferguson

Massey Ferguson 1500 — Four-wheel Drive (4WD) tractor · 180 hp. Reference specifications; pending source verification.

The Massey Ferguson 1500 tractor has a rating of 180 hp, which positions it among higher-powered models in its class. Manufactured from 1971 to 1974, this model features an 8-cylinder diesel liquid-cooled engine, transmitting power through a four-wheel drive system and a 12-speed gearbox. Its listed weight is 7801 kg, making it suitable for tasks involving areas of around 600–1,500 acres.

Provisional listing — the headline figure is shown; full specifications are auto-generated and pending verification against published sources.

Rated power

180 hp

Max power

110.3 kW

Weight

7801 kg

Catalogue coverage

Variants represented

Richest spec table

76 rows

Recorded power

180 hp

Recorded weight

7801 kg

Transmissions

12-speed gear

Production years

1971-1974

Verified variants

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Overview

ManufacturerMassey FergusonReference

Four-wheel Drive (4WD) tractorReference

Built in Des Moines, Iowa, USAReference

Original price was $19,000 in 1974Reference

Four-wheel driveReference

Articulated power steeringReference

Hydraulic internal expanding shoe brakesReference

Cab standard. Optional heat and air-conditioning.Reference

Engine

Caterpillar 9.4L 8-cyl dieselReference

Engine134.2 kWReference

Drawbar (claimed)111.9 kWReference

Drawbar (tested)110.3 kWReference

Caterpillar 3150Reference

dieselReference

8-cylinderReference

liquid-cooled V-8Reference

Displacement9.4 LReference

Bore/Stroke114 x 114 mmReference

Power134.2 kWReference

Air cleanerdryReference

Compression17:1Reference

Rated RPM3000Reference

Torque523.4 NmReference

Torque RPM1600Reference

Starter volts12Reference

Oil capacity11.4 LReference

Coolant capacity45.0 LReference

Max power110.3 kWReference

Transmission

12-speed gearReference

TypegearReference

Gears12 forward and 4 reverseReference

Clutch14-inch dry discReference

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

Capacities

Fuel454.2 LReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Hydraulic system56.8 LReference

Typeopen centerReference

Capacity56.8 LReference

Valves2 or 3Reference

Pump flow94.6 lpmReference

Total flow189.2 lpmReference

Steering flow94.6 lpmReference

Rear PTOoptionalReference

Rear PTO Type1000Reference

Dimensions

Wheelbase304 cmReference

Weight7801 kgReference

Front tire23.1-30Reference

Rear tire23.1-30Reference

Ag front23.1-30Reference

Ag rear23.1-30Reference

Ag front18.4-30Reference

Ag front18.4-38Reference

Ag front23.1-34Reference

Ag rear18.4-30Reference

Ag rear18.4-38Reference

Ag rear23.1-34Reference

Length533 cmReference

Height (cab)330 cmReference

Operating weight7801 kgReference

Ballasted weight9323 kgReference

Front tread172 to 223 cmReference

Rear tread172 to 223 cmReference

1500 Serial Numbers

Location:Plate on instrument panel.Reference

19719C001007Reference

19729C001912Reference

19739C002463Reference

19749C003184Reference

FAQ: How to read a serial number table.Reference

Electrical

GroundnegativeReference

Charging systemalternatorReference

Charging amps60Reference

Batteries2Reference

Battery volts12Reference

Test results

Diesel 12-speed 4WDNovember 2 - 15, 1971Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1086 fileReference

Drawbar performanceReference

Fuel use43.1 l/hourReference

Max pull7845 kgReference

Values normalized to UK metric units. Every figure is traced to at least one source; verified specs are cross-checked against two or more.

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