Massey Ferguson

1500

Farm tractor · 1971–1974 · 180 hp

Massey Ferguson1500
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The Massey Ferguson 1500 is a farm tractor manufactured from 1971 to 1974. It features a Caterpillar 3150 engine, and articulated power steering. The transmission is a gear type with 12 forward and 4 reverse.

Engine

EngineCaterpillar 3150
Fuel Typediesel
Cylinders8
Coolingliquid-cooled V-8
Displacement573 ci (9.4 L)
Bore4.5 in (114 mm)
Stroke4.5 in (114 mm)
Compression Ratio17
Power Gross180 hp (134.2 kW)
Power Rated180 hp (134.2 kW)
Power Drawbar147.88 hp (110.3 kW)
Torque Peak386 lb-ft (523.4 Nm)
Torque Peak1,600 RPM
Air Cleanerdry
Starter Volts12
Oil Capacity12 qts (11.4 L)
Coolant Capacity47.5 qts (45 L)
ManufacturerCaterpillar
Rated3,000 RPM

Transmission

Transmission Typegear
Gears12 forward and 4 reverse
Clutch14-inch dry disc
Available Options12-speed gear

Hydraulics

Typeopen center
Pump Flow25 gpm (94.6 lpm)
Valves2
Total Flow50 gpm (189.2 lpm)
Steering Flow25 gpm (94.6 lpm)
System Capacity15 gal (56.8 L)

PTO

Rear Typeoptional

Dimensions

Length210 in (533 cm)
Height Cab130 in (330 cm)
Wheelbase120 in (304 cm)
Front Tread68 in (172 cm)
Rear Tread68 in (172 cm)

Weight

Operating17,200 lbs (7,801 kg)
Ballasted20,555 lbs (9,323 kg)

Tires & Tracks

Front Ag23.1-30, 18.4-30
Rear Ag23.1-30, 18.4-30, 18.4-38, 23.1-34

Fuel

Capacity120 gal (454.2 L)

Steering

Typearticulated power

Cab

Cabstandard with optional heat and air-conditioning

Nebraska Tests

NTTLTest #1086
November 2 to November 15, 1971 VARYING DRAWBAR POWER AND FUEL CONSUMPTION WITH BALLAST VARYING DRAWBAR PULL AND TRAVEL SPEED WITH BALLAST 5th Gear (Lo 3 Std) Maximum Available Power-Two Hours-5th Gear (Lo 3 Std) 147.88 10477 5.29 2997 4.72 11.384 0.531 12.99 195 53 68 28.970 50% of Pull at Reduced

Nebraska Tractor Test

Drawbar
153.85HP
Sound
91dB(A)