- WhichTractor size: High-power
- No lab test on file
- 1975–1977
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 1505 specs: hp, weight, years
Caterpillar 3208-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 1505”, 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
- 20,723 lb
- 3-point lift
- 10,141 lb
- Hyd. flow
- 25.0 gpm
- Top speed
- 18.6 mph
Massey Ferguson 1505 specs: key facts
The Massey Ferguson 1505 was built from 1975 to 1977.
The Massey Ferguson 1505 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 1505 is four-wheel drive (4WD).
The Massey Ferguson 1505 has a Caterpillar 3208-V8 engine, a 8-cylinder 10.42 L diesel unit.
The Massey Ferguson 1505 weighs 9,400 kg (20,723 lb) unladen.
The Massey Ferguson 1505 has an independent rear PTO running at 1000 rpm.
The three-point hitch of the Massey Ferguson 1505 lifts 4,600 kg (10,141 lb) at the lower-link ends.
The hydraulic pump of the Massey Ferguson 1505 delivers 94.6 L/min (25.0 gpm).
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 1505”
How does the 1505 compare with its class?
- Limitation:
A maximum engine torque of 542 N·m is low for its class — 27% 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.
- Worth knowing:
An unladen mass of 9,400 kg is high for its class — 27% above the median of 7,404 kg across the 134 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

How much horsepower does a 1505 have?
The only figure for the 1505 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.
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 1505”
What engine is in a 1505?
A 1505 has a Caterpillar 3208-V8, a 8-cylinder 10.42 L diesel engine.
| Make & model | Caterpillar 3208-V8 |
|---|---|
| Cylinders | 8, liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 635.9 ci · 10.42 L |
| Max torque | 400 lb·ft · 542 N·m @ 1,400 rpm |
| Injection | Direct injection |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 1505”
How much will a 1505 lift, and what is its hydraulic flow?
A 1505 lifts 10,141 lb (4,600 kg) at the lower-link ends of its Category 2 three-point hitch.
| Pump flow | 25.0 gpm · 94.6 L/min |
|---|---|
| Hitch category | Category 2 |
| Lift at ends | 10,141 lb · 4,600 kg |
| Rear PTO | Independent, engine-driven, 1000 rpmEngages under load |
| PTO shaft | 1 3/8"- 21 teilig |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 1505”
What transmission does a 1505 have?
Transmission specifications for the 1505 are below.
| Clutch | Pedal operated dry Borg & Beck single disc clutch |
|---|---|
| Brakes | Hydraulically operated double disc brake acting on differential side shafts |
| Steering | Hydrostatic articulated steering |
| Top speed | 18.6 mph · 30 km/h |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 1505”
How much does a 1505 weigh?
A 1505 weighs 20,723 lb (9,400 kg) unladen.
| Unladen weight | 20,723 lb · 9,400 kg |
|---|---|
| Maximum permissible mass | 25,133 lb · 11,400 kg |
| Wheelbase | 120.1 in · 3,050 mm |
| Length | 244.1 in · 6,200 mm |
| Width | 98.4 in · 2,500 mm |
| Height | 131.1 in · 3,330 mm |
| Ground clearance | 15.0 in · 380 mm |
| Front track | 74.8–82.7 in · 1,900–2,100 mmWikibooks gives one track for both axles |
| Rear track | 74.8–82.7 in · 1,900–2,100 mmWikibooks gives one track for both axles |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 1505”
What oil does a 1505 take, and how much?
A 1505 engine takes 12.0 qt (11.4 L). Single source, not independently verified — always confirm against the operator’s manual for your machine.
| System | Capacity |
|---|---|
| Engine oil | 12.0 qt · 11.4 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 1505” · single source, not independently verified |
| Hydraulic | 60.0 qt · 56.8 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 1505” · single source, not independently verified |
| Cooling system | 47.6 qt · 45.0 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 1505” · single source, not independently verified |
Always confirm against the operator’s manual for your machine before service.
Which tractors compare with a 1505?
Within 10% of its 172.1 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.
- J.I. Case 2470174.2 hp PTO, claimed · 1971–1978Side by side with the 1505 →
- International Harvester 3788166.4 hp PTO, claimed · 1979–1981Side by side with the 1505 →
- International Harvester 6788166.4 hp PTO, claimed · 1981–1984Side by side with the 1505 →
- J.I. Case 1570180.4 hp PTO, claimed · 1976–1978Side by side with the 1505 →
- International Harvester 1566162.3 hp PTO, claimed · 1974–1976Side by side with the 1505 →
- International Harvester 5488187.2 hp PTO, claimed · 1981–1985Side by side with the 1505 →
Common questions about the Massey Ferguson 1505
Is a 1505 two-wheel drive or four-wheel drive?
The Massey Ferguson 1505 is four-wheel drive (4WD).
What PTO does a 1505 have?
A 1505 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 1505”.
Sources
Facts taken from these documents, units converted. Numbers beside a figure refer to this list. Licences and attribution
- Traktorenlexikon: Massey Ferguson MF 1505 — CC BY-SA 4.0, WIKIBOOKS-TL-87008 · revision 992109. Wikibooks contributors (Traktorenlexikon). Original document