Tractor · 1971Unverified
Massey Ferguson 1500
Massey Ferguson 1500 — Four-wheel Drive (4WD) tractor · 180 hp. Reference specifications; pending source verification.
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
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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.