The Massey Ferguson 150 tractor engine horsepower is 45.5 hp | 33.9 kW, PTO horsepower is 38 hp | 28.3 kW, and the drawbar horsepower is 33 hp | 24.6 kW.
Engine HP45.5 hp | 33.9 kW
PTO HP38 hp | 28.3 kW
Drawbar HP33 hp | 24.6 kW
PTO Transfer83.5%
Torque115 lb-ft | 155.9 Nm | 125 lb-ft | 169.5 Nm
Displacement152.7 ci | 2.5 L | 145 ci | 2.4 L | 145 ci | 2.4 L | 152.7 ci | 2.5 L
152.7 ci | 2.5 L | 145 ci | 2.4 L | 145 ci | 2.4 L | 152.7 ci | 2.5 L
Bore and stroke
3.6×5.0 inches | 91 x 127 mm | 3.375×4.062 inches | 86 x 103 mm | 3.375×4.062 inches | 3.6×5.0 inches
Compression
17.4:1 | 7.1:1 | 7.5:1
Rated RPM
2000
Torque
115 lb-ft | 155.9 Nm | 125 lb-ft | 169.5 Nm
Torque RPM
1200
Massey Ferguson 150 Fuel, Cooling, Starting & Service Specs
Fuel capacity
18.5 gal | 70.0 L
Starter volts
12
Massey Ferguson 150 Horsepower Comparison Charts
Engine horsepower comparison
This model
45.5 hp
Average
80 hp
Low
45 hp
High
120 hp
PTO horsepower comparison
This model
38 hp
Average
65 hp
Low
35 hp
High
105 hp
Drawbar horsepower comparison
This model
33 hp
Average
55 hp
Low
30 hp
High
95 hp
Displacement comparison
This model
152.7 ci
Average
260 ci
Low
150 ci
High
380 ci
Torque comparison
This model
115 lb-ft
Average
240 lb-ft
Low
120 lb-ft
High
420 lb-ft
Rated RPM comparison
This model
2,000 rpm
Average
2,200 rpm
Low
1,800 rpm
High
2,700 rpm
Engine size per PTO HP
This model
4 ci/hp
Average
3.5 ci/hp
Low
2.2 ci/hp
High
5.8 ci/hp
Benchmarks use practical low, average and high ranges for the utility tractor category. Use the operator manual and actual engine/tractor configuration before sizing implements or judging working power.
Massey Ferguson 150 Horsepower FAQ
How much horsepower does the Massey Ferguson 150 have?
The listed engine output is 45.5 hp, below the 80 hp benchmark average. That is a lower-power result, so the smarter match is lighter implements and jobs that do not demand more than about 45.5 hp.
How much PTO horsepower does the Massey Ferguson 150 have?
The listed PTO output is 38 hp, below the 65 hp benchmark average. For real use, size PTO implements below or near 38 hp rather than using a bigger engine-horsepower number.
How much drawbar horsepower does the Massey Ferguson 150 have?
The listed drawbar output is 33 hp, below the 55 hp benchmark average. For pulling work, the safer assumption is about 33 hp at the drawbar before soil, ballast and tire limits are considered.
How much engine power reaches the PTO on the Massey Ferguson 150?
The PTO-to-engine transfer works out to 83.5%, from 45.5 engine hp to 38 PTO hp. That is a normal usable range for judging PTO implement fit.
How efficient is the Massey Ferguson 150 for pulling work?
The drawbar-to-engine transfer is about 72.5%, from 45.5 engine hp to 33 drawbar hp. That gives a more grounded pulling estimate than engine horsepower alone.
Is the Massey Ferguson 150 better judged by PTO hp or drawbar hp?
The drawbar output is about 86.8% of PTO output, comparing 33 drawbar hp with 38 PTO hp. That helps separate pulling ability from PTO implement ability.
How big is the Massey Ferguson 150 engine?
The engine displacement is 152.7 ci, below the 260 ci benchmark average. Smaller displacement usually means less engine size behind each horsepower number.
Is the Massey Ferguson 150 engine stressed for its PTO horsepower?
The engine has about 4 cubic inches per PTO hp, using 152.7 ci and 38 PTO hp. That points to a larger-displacement, lower-stress style setup.
How much PTO horsepower per liter does the Massey Ferguson 150 make?
The output density is about 15.2 PTO hp per liter, using 38 PTO hp and 2.5 L of displacement. Higher hp/L means more output squeezed from each liter; lower hp/L usually means a more relaxed engine tune.
Official information note
Horsepower and engine specs can vary by year, market, engine option, fuel system, test standard and tractor configuration. Check the operator manual, spec plate, parts book and official masseyferguson.com website before buying parts, sizing implements or making repair decisions.
