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Massey Ferguson 1505

Massey Ferguson 1505 — Four-wheel Drive (4WD) tractor · 174 hp. Reference specifications; pending source verification.

The Massey Ferguson 1505 is a tractor with a rated output of 174 hp, positioning it among the higher-powered machines in its class. It was manufactured from 1974 to 1977. The tractor features an 8-cylinder diesel liquid-cooled engine and four-wheel drive with a hydrostatic transmission. Its listed weight is 8146 kg, suitable for tasks involving approximately 600–1,500 acres.

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

Rated power
174 hp
Max power
109.4 kW
Weight
8146 kg

Catalogue coverage

Variants represented
2
Richest spec table
64 rows
Recorded power
174 hp
Recorded weight
8146 kg
Transmissions
12-speed
Production years
1974-1977
Verified variants
0

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Overview

ManufacturerMassey FergusonReference
Four-wheel Drive (4WD) tractorReference
Built in Des Moines, Iowa, USAReference
Original price was $36,000 in 1977Reference
Four-wheel driveReference
Steeringhydrostatic powerReference
Hydraulic internal expanding shoe brakesReference
Cab standard. Optional heat and air-conditioning.Reference

Engine

Caterpillar 10.4L 8-cyl dieselReference
Engine138.0 kWReference
Drawbar (tested)109.4 kWReference
Caterpillar 3208Reference
dieselReference
8-cylinderReference
liquid-cooledReference
Displacement10.4 LReference
Bore/Stroke114 x 127 mmReference
Power138.0 kWReference
Air cleanerdry elementReference
Compression16.5:1Reference
Rated RPM2800Reference
Starter volts12Reference
Power at rated engine speed130.1 kWReference
Max power109.4 kWReference

Transmission

12-speedReference
Gears12 forward and 4 reverseReference
Clutchdry discReference
Three gears (1-3) with two ranges (high/low) and standard or overdrive mode.Reference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (tested)130.1 kWReference
Valves2 or 3Reference
Pump flow94.6 lpmReference
Total flow189.2 lpmReference
Rear TypeoptionalReference
Rear PTOindependentReference
Rear PTO Type1000Reference
Power at rated PTO speed131.2 kWReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase304 cmReference
Weight8146 kgReference
Front tire23.1-30Reference
Rear tire23.1-30Reference
Ag front23.1-30Reference
Ag rear23.1-30Reference
Length568 cmReference
Width250 cmReference
Height (cab)332 cmReference
Operating weight8146 kgReference
Ballasted weight9511 kgReference
Clearance (drawbar)38 cmReference
Front tread172 to 223 cmReference
Rear tread172 to 223 cmReference

1505 Serial Numbers

Location:Plate on instrument panel.Reference
19749C003184Reference
19759C004227Reference
19769C006806Reference
19779C007858Reference
FAQ: How to read a serial number table.Reference

Electrical

GroundnegativeReference
Battery volts12Reference

Test results

Diesel 12-speed 4WDApril 3 - 15, 1975Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1172 fileReference
PTO performanceReference
Fuel use45.8 l/hourReference
Drawbar performanceReference
Fuel use45.4 l/hourReference
Max pull7813 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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