Specifications
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| Model information | |
| Production years | 1971 - 1974 |
| Equipment type | Four-wheel Drive (4WD) tractor |
| Production | |
| Manufacturer | Massey Ferguson |
| Equipment type | Four-wheel Drive (4WD) tractor |
| Built in | Built in Des Moines, Iowa, USA |
| Original price | Original price was $19,000 in 1974 |
| Massey Ferguson 1500 Engine | |
| Engine | Caterpillar 9.4L 8-cyl diesel |
| Details | Engine details ... |
| Massey Ferguson 1500 Transmission | |
| Transmission | 12-speed gear |
| Details | Transmission details ... |
| Massey Ferguson 1500 Power | |
| Engine | 180 hp 134.2 kW |
| Drawbar (claimed) | 150 hp 111.9 kW |
| Drawbar (tested) | 147.88 hp 110.3 kW |
| Details | Performance test details ... |
| Mechanical | |
| Drive | Four-wheel drive |
| Steering | Articulated power steering |
| Brakes | Hydraulic internal expanding shoe brakes |
| Cab / ROPS | Cab standard. Optional heat and air-conditioning. |
| Capacity | |
| Fuel | 120 gal 454.2 L |
| Hydraulic system | 15 gal 56.8 L |
| Hydraulics | |
| Type | open center |
| Capacity | 15 gal 56.8 L |
| Valves | 2 or 3 |
| Pump flow | 25 gpm 94.6 lpm |
| Total flow | 50 gpm 189.2 lpm |
| Steering flow | 25 gpm 94.6 lpm |
| Power Take-off (PTO) | |
| Rear PTO | optional |
| Rear PTO Type | 1000 |
| Dimensions & Tires | |
| Wheelbase | 120 inches 304 cm |
| Weight | 17200 lbs 7801 kg |
| Front tire | 23.1-30 |
| Rear tire | 23.1-30 |
| Details | Full dimensions and tires ... |
| 1500 Serial Numbers | |
| Location: | Plate on instrument panel. |
| 1971 | 9C001007 |
| 1972 | 9C001912 |
| 1973 | 9C002463 |
| 1974 | 9C003184 |
| Details | FAQ: How to read a serial number table. |
| Electrical | |
| Ground | negative |
| Charging system | alternator |
| Charging amps | 60 |
| Batteries | 2 |
| Battery volts | 12 |
| References | |
| Publication | Technical Annual published in 1975, by Power Farming MF1500/MF1800 Tractors published in 1972, by Massey Ferguson |
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Series map
- 1500 Current model180.0 hp
- 210.0 hp