International Harvester 3788 vs Massey Ferguson MF 1505
10 material differences · fewer than 12
Which should you choose?
We will not advise between these two machines, because they were not built in overlapping years (1979–1981; 1975–1977). The figures below are side by side so you can judge them yourself; each says whether it was measured, claimed or declared by its source.
Field by field
10 material differences · 3 fields identical or within 5%, which is not counted as material
| Field | 3788 | MF 1505 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | |||
| Engine power, claimed claimed | 170.6 hp | 182.6 hp | +7% MF 1505 |
| Engine declared | INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER DT-466 B | Caterpillar 3208-V8 | differs |
| Displacement declared | 7.64 L | 10.42 L | +36% MF 1505 |
| Maximum torque declared | — | 400 lb·ft · 542 N·m | — |
| Transmission | |||
| Top speed declared | 18.6 mph · 30 km/h | 18.6 mph · 30 km/h | — |
| Clutch declared | — | Pedal operated dry Borg & Beck single disc clutch | — |
| Hydraulics & hitch | |||
| Pump flow declared | 12.0 gpm · 45.4 L/min | 25.0 gpm · 94.6 L/min | +108% MF 1505 |
| Three-point lift at ends declared | 8,598 lb · 3,900 kg | 10,141 lb · 4,600 kg | +18% MF 1505 |
| Rear PTO speeds declared | 1000 rpm | 1000 rpm | — |
| Weight & dimensions | |||
| Unladen weight declared | 18,620 lb · 8,446 kg | 20,723 lb · 9,400 kg | +11% MF 1505 |
| Maximum permissible mass declared | — | 25,133 lb · 11,400 kg | — |
| Wheelbase declared | 110.0 in · 2,794 mm | 120.1 in · 3,050 mm | +9% MF 1505 |
| Length declared | 228.0 in · 5,791 mm | 244.1 in · 6,200 mm | +7% MF 1505 |
| Width declared | 101.6 in · 2,581 mm | 98.4 in · 2,500 mm | — |
| Height declared | 115.8 in · 2,941 mm | 131.1 in · 3,330 mm | +13% MF 1505 |
| Ground clearance declared | 23.2 in · 589 mm | 15.0 in · 380 mm | +55% 3788 |
| Fuel tank declared | 360.0 qt · 340.7 L | 479.7 qt · 454 L | +33% MF 1505 |
International Harvester 3788 sources
Source
- Source: Traktorenlexikon, “IHC 3788”
- Source: Traktorenlexikon, “IHC 3588”
Massey Ferguson MF 1505 sources
Source
- Source: Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 1505”