Massey Ferguson 1500

Production: 1971 - 1974  

Production
Manufacturer:	Massey Ferguson
Type:	Four-wheel Drive (4WD) tractor
Original price:	$19,000 (1974)

Massey Ferguson 1500 Power
Drawbar (claimed):	148 hp 110.4 kW
Drawbar (tested):	147.88 hp 110.3 kW

Mechanical
Chassis:	4x4 articulated 4WD
Steering:	hydrostatic power
Brakes:	hydraulic internal expanding shoe
Cab:	Cab standard. Optional heat and air-conditioning.
Transmission:	12-speed

Capacity
Fuel:	120 gal 454.2 L
Hydraulic system:	15 gal 56.8 L

Hydraulics
Capacity:	15 gal 56.8 L
Valves:	2 or 3
Pump flow:	25 gpm 94.6 lpm
Total flow:	50 gpm 189.3 lpm

Power Take-off (PTO)
Rear PTO:	optional
Rear RPM:	1000

1500 Serial Numbers
Location:	Plate on instrument panel.
1971:	9C001007
1972:	9C001912
1973:	9C002463
1974:	9C003184

Electrical
Ground:	negative
Charging system:	alternator
Charging amps:	60
Batteries:	2
Battery volts:	12

Engine Detail
Caterpillar 3150
diesel
8-cylinder
liquid-cooled V8
Displacement:	573 ci 9.4 L
Bore/Stroke:	4.50x4.50 inches 114 x 114 mm
Air cleaner:	dry
Compression:	17:1
Rated RPM:	3000
Starter volts:	12
Oil capacity:	12 qts 11.4 L
Coolant capacity:	47.5 qts 45.0 L

Transmission
Gears:	12 forward and 4 reverse
Clutch:	14-inch dry disc
Three gears (1-3) with two ranges (high/low) and standard or overdrive mode.

Dimensions
Wheelbase:	120 inches 304 cm
Length:	210 inches 533 cm
Height (cab):	130 inches 330 cm
Operating weight:	17,200 lbs 7801 kg
Ballasted weight:	20,555 lbs 9323 kg
Front tread:	68 to 88 inches 172 to 223 cm
Rear tread:	68 to 88 inches 172 to 223 cm