- Rigid chassis
- WhichTractor size: High-power
- No lab test on file
- 1973–1978
WhichTractor size, not the maker’s category
Derived by WhichTractor from a sourced three-point linkage. How we decide what a machine is
Massey Ferguson 1155 specs: hp, weight, years
Perkins AV 8.540 eight-cylinder diesel. The manufacturer claimed 156.1 horsepower. No laboratory has tested one, so there is no measured figure at the shaft.
Engine power, claimed · gross or net not stated
156.1 hp
116.4 kW as stated by the source
No lab test on file
Claimed · standard not stated by the source
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 1155”, claimed
This is the maker’s own figure, measured at the engine. Power at the PTO is lower — by how much, for this machine, nobody has measured.
- Weight
- 11,751 lb
- 3-point lift
- 7,198 lb
- Top speed
- 16.8 mph
Massey Ferguson 1155 specs: key facts
The Massey Ferguson 1155 was built from 1973 to 1978.
The Massey Ferguson 1155 has a claimed engine power (gross or net not stated) of 116.4 kW (156.1 hp); it has no measured PTO figure.
The Massey Ferguson 1155 is two-wheel drive (2WD).
The Massey Ferguson 1155 has a Perkins AV 8.540 engine, a 8-cylinder 8.85 L diesel unit.
The Massey Ferguson 1155 weighs 5,330 kg (11,751 lb) unladen.
The Massey Ferguson 1155 has an independent rear PTO running at 1000 rpm.
The three-point hitch of the Massey Ferguson 1155 lifts 3,265 kg (7,198 lb) at the lower-link ends.
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 1155”
How does the 1155 compare with its class?
- Limitation:
Eight forward gears is low for its class — 56% below the median of 18 across the 172 machines within 10% of its power that hold this figure.
- Worth knowing:
An unladen mass of 5,330 kg is low for its class — 16% below the median of 6,333 kg across the 187 machines within 10% of its power that hold this figure.
Derived by WhichTractor from 187 comparable records. How we work this out

How much horsepower does an 1155 have?
The only figure for the 1155 is 156.1 hp (116.4 kW) of claimed engine power, gross or net not stated, no test standard stated — not power at the shaft.
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 1155”
What engine is in an 1155?
An 1155 has a Perkins AV 8.540, a 8-cylinder 8.85 L diesel engine.
| Make & model | Perkins AV 8.540 |
|---|---|
| Cylinders | 8, liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 540.0 ci · 8.85 L |
| Electrical system | 12 V |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 1155”
How much will an 1155 lift?
An 1155 lifts 7,198 lb (3,265 kg) at the lower-link ends of its Category 2 three-point hitch.
| Hitch category | Category 2 |
|---|---|
| Lift at ends | 7,198 lb · 3,265 kg |
| Rear PTO | Independent, engine-driven, 1000 rpmEngages under load |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 1155”
What transmission does an 1155 have?
Transmission specifications for the 1155 are below.
| Clutch | pedal-operated wet multi-plate clutch |
|---|---|
| Steering | hydraulic steering |
| Top speed | 16.8 mph · 27 km/h |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 1155”
How much does an 1155 weigh?
An 1155 weighs 11,751 lb (5,330 kg) unladen.
| Unladen weight | 11,751 lb · 5,330 kg |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase | 109.1 in · 2,770 mm |
| Width | 94.1 in · 2,390 mm |
| Height | 79.1 in · 2,010 mm |
| Ground clearance | 15.7 in · 400 mm |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 1155”
What oil does an 1155 take, and how much?
An 1155 engine takes 20.0 qt (18.9 L). Single source, not independently verified — always confirm against the operator’s manual for your machine.
| System | Capacity |
|---|---|
| Engine oil | 20.0 qt · 18.9 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 1155” · single source, not independently verified |
| Transmission | 64.0 qt · 60.6 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 1155” · single source, not independently verified |
| Cooling system | 48.0 qt · 45.4 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 1155” · single source, not independently verified |
Always confirm against the operator’s manual for your machine before service.
Which tractors compare with an 1155?
Within 10% of its 139.0 hp at the PTO as the maker claimed it, with no laboratory test on file, the same type, and first built within 15 years of it.
- International Harvester 4156138.1 hp PTO, claimed · 1969–1970Side by side with the 1155 →
- International Harvester Farmall 1468136.8 hp PTO, claimed · 1971–1974Side by side with the 1155 →
- International Harvester 5088136.1 hp PTO, claimed · 1981–1985Side by side with the 1155 →
- WHITE 2270142.6 hp PTO, claimed · 1972–1974Side by side with the 1155 →
- Fiat 1300 Super (DT)135 hp PTO, claimed · 1976–1979Side by side with the 1155 →
- J.I. Case 1470142.9 hp PTO, claimed · 1969–1972Side by side with the 1155 →
Common questions about the Massey Ferguson 1155
Is an 1155 two-wheel drive or four-wheel drive?
The Massey Ferguson 1155 is two-wheel drive (2WD).
What PTO does an 1155 have?
An 1155 has a independent 1000 rpm rear PTO.
Sources and how this page was built
Compiled from Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 1155”.
Sources
Facts taken from these documents, units converted. Numbers beside a figure refer to this list. Licences and attribution
- Traktorenlexikon: Massey Ferguson MF 1155 — CC BY-SA 4.0, WIKIBOOKS-TL-86992 · revision 1005892. Wikibooks contributors (Traktorenlexikon). Original document