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  • No lab test on file
  • 1971–1975

It was ranked on an engine power figure whose source does not say gross or net. 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 1500 specs: hp, weight, years

Caterpillar 3150-V8 eight-cylinder diesel. The manufacturer claimed 182.6 horsepower. No laboratory has tested one, so there is no measured figure at the shaft.

Engine power, claimed · gross or net not stated

182.6 hp

136.2 kW as stated by the source

No lab test on file

Claimed · standard not stated by the source

Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 1500”, 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
15,873 lb
3-point lift
10,141 lb
Hyd. flow
25.0 gpm
Top speed
18.6 mph

Massey Ferguson 1500 specs: key facts

  • The Massey Ferguson 1500 was built from 1971 to 1975.

  • The Massey Ferguson 1500 has a claimed engine power (gross or net not stated) of 136.2 kW (182.6 hp); it has no measured PTO figure.

  • The Massey Ferguson 1500 is four-wheel drive (4WD).

  • The Massey Ferguson 1500 has a Caterpillar 3150-V8 engine, a 8-cylinder 9.39 L diesel unit.

  • The Massey Ferguson 1500 weighs 7,200 kg (15,873 lb) unladen.

  • The Massey Ferguson 1500 has an independent rear PTO running at 1000 rpm.

  • The three-point hitch of the Massey Ferguson 1500 lifts 4,600 kg (10,141 lb) at the lower-link ends.

  • The hydraulic pump of the Massey Ferguson 1500 delivers 94.6 L/min (25.0 gpm).

Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 1500”

How does the 1500 compare with its class?

  • Limitation:

    A maximum engine torque of 524 N·m is low for its class — 30% below the median of 746 N·m across the 107 machines within 10% of its power that hold this figure.

  • Limitation:

    Twelve forward gears is low for its class — 33% below the median of 18 across the 122 machines within 10% of its power that hold this figure.

  • Limitation:

    The power figure is a manufacturer claim, not a measurement. No laboratory test report exists for this machine. Of the 134 tractors within 10% of its power, 13% carry one.

Derived by WhichTractor from 134 comparable records. How we work this out

Illustration of the 1971–1975 Massey Ferguson MF 1500, a 183 hp farm tractor, a drawing generated from its specification record
Illustration — not a photograph

How much horsepower does a 1500 have?

The only figure for the 1500 is 182.6 hp (136.2 kW) of claimed engine power, gross or net not stated, no test standard stated — not power at the shaft.

Engine, claimed (gross/net not stated)
182.6 hp

Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 1500”

What engine is in a 1500?

A 1500 has a Caterpillar 3150-V8, a 8-cylinder 9.39 L diesel engine.

Engine — 1500 engine specifications
Make & modelCaterpillar 3150-V8
Cylinders8, liquid-cooled
Displacement573.0 ci · 9.39 L
Max torque386 lb·ft · 524 N·m @ 1,600 rpm
InjectionDirect injection

Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 1500”

How much will a 1500 lift, and what is its hydraulic flow?

A 1500 lifts 10,141 lb (4,600 kg) at the lower-link ends of its Category 2 three-point hitch.

Hydraulics & PTO — 1500 hydraulics and PTO specifications
Pump flow25.0 gpm · 94.6 L/min
Hitch categoryCategory 2
Lift at ends10,141 lb · 4,600 kg
Rear PTOIndependent, engine-driven, 1000 rpmEngages under load
PTO shaft1 3/8"- 21 teilig

Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 1500”

What transmission does a 1500 have?

Transmission specifications for the 1500 are below.

Transmission — 1500 transmission specifications
ClutchPedal-operated dry Borg & Beck single-disc clutch
BrakesHydraulically operated double disc brake acting on differential side shafts
SteeringHydrostatic articulation steering
Top speed18.6 mph · 30 km/h

Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 1500”

How much does a 1500 weigh?

A 1500 weighs 15,873 lb (7,200 kg) unladen.

Weights & dimensions — 1500 weights and dimensions
Unladen weight15,873 lb · 7,200 kg
Maximum permissible mass18,519 lb · 8,400 kg
Wheelbase119.7 in · 3,040 mm
Length223.6 in · 5,680 mm
Width98.4 in · 2,500 mm
Height91.3 in · 2,320 mm
Ground clearance15.0 in · 380 mm
Front track67.7–87.8 in · 1,720–2,230 mmWikibooks gives one track for both axles
Rear track67.7–87.8 in · 1,720–2,230 mmWikibooks gives one track for both axles

Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 1500”

What oil does a 1500 take, and how much?

A 1500 engine takes 12.0 qt (11.4 L). Single source, not independently verified — always confirm against the operator’s manual for your machine.

1500 fluid capacities, grades and service intervals
SystemCapacity
Engine oil12.0 qt · 11.4 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 1500” · single source, not independently verified
Hydraulic60.0 qt · 56.8 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 1500” · single source, not independently verified
Cooling system47.6 qt · 45.0 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 1500” · single source, not independently verified

Always confirm against the operator’s manual for your machine before service.

Which tractors compare with a 1500?

Within 10% of its 182.6 hp of claimed engine power, the same type, and first built within 15 years of it.

Common questions about the Massey Ferguson 1500

Is a 1500 two-wheel drive or four-wheel drive?

The Massey Ferguson 1500 is four-wheel drive (4WD).

What PTO does a 1500 have?

A 1500 has a independent 1000 rpm rear PTO on a 1 3/8"- 21 teilig shaft.

Sources and how this page was built

Compiled from Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 1500”.

Sources checked

14 SEP 2026

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  1. Traktorenlexikon: Massey Ferguson MF 1500 — CC BY-SA 4.0, WIKIBOOKS-TL-104282 · revision 992108. Wikibooks contributors (Traktorenlexikon). Original document