The Massey Ferguson 1150 tractor engine horsepower is 146 hp | 108.9 kW, PTO horsepower is 135 hp | 100.7 kW, and the drawbar horsepower is 120 hp | 89.5 kW.
Massey Ferguson 1150 Horsepower Specs
| Engine horsepower | 146 hp | 108.9 kW |
|---|---|
| PTO horsepower claimed | 135 hp | 100.7 kW |
| PTO horsepower tested | 135.60 hp | 101.1 kW |
| Drawbar horsepower claimed | 120 hp | 89.5 kW |
| Drawbar horsepower tested | 120.06 hp | 89.5 kW |
Massey Ferguson 1150 Useful Horsepower Calculations
| PTO-to-engine power transfer | 92.5% of engine hp reaches the PTO |
|---|---|
| Drawbar-to-engine power transfer | 82.2% of engine hp reaches the drawbar |
| Drawbar-to-PTO power ratio | 88.9% drawbar hp vs PTO hp |
| Engine size per PTO horsepower | 3.7 ci per PTO hp |
| PTO horsepower per liter | 16.3 PTO hp per L |
| Engine size per engine horsepower | 3.5 ci per engine hp |
| Engine horsepower per liter | 17.6 engine hp per L |
| Torque per PTO horsepower | 4 lb-ft per PTO hp |
| Fuel tank per PTO horsepower | 0.4 gal per PTO hp |
Massey Ferguson 1150 Engine Specs
| Displacement | 503.8 ci | 8.3 L |
|---|---|
| Bore and stroke | 4.25×4.50 inches | 108 x 114 mm |
| Compression | 17.5:1 |
| Rated RPM | 2200 |
| Torque | 539 lb-ft | 730.9 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1450 |
Massey Ferguson 1150 Fuel, Cooling, Starting & Service Specs
| Fuel capacity | 50 gal | 189.2 L |
|---|---|
| Starter volts | 12 |
| Battery volts | 12 |
Massey Ferguson 1150 Horsepower Comparison Charts
Engine horsepower comparison
PTO horsepower comparison
Drawbar horsepower comparison
Displacement comparison
Torque comparison
Rated RPM comparison
Engine size per PTO HP
Benchmarks use practical low, average and high ranges for the large ag tractor category. Use the operator manual and actual engine/tractor configuration before sizing implements or judging working power.
Massey Ferguson 1150 Horsepower FAQ
How much horsepower does the Massey Ferguson 1150 have?
The listed engine output is 146 hp, below the 210 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 146 hp.
How much PTO horsepower does the Massey Ferguson 1150 have?
The listed PTO output is 135 hp, below the 175 hp benchmark average. For real use, size PTO implements below or near 135 hp rather than using a bigger engine-horsepower number.
How much drawbar horsepower does the Massey Ferguson 1150 have?
The listed drawbar output is 120 hp, below the 150 hp benchmark average. For pulling work, the safer assumption is about 120 hp at the drawbar before soil, ballast and tire limits are considered.
How much engine power reaches the PTO on the Massey Ferguson 1150?
The PTO-to-engine transfer works out to 92.5%, from 146 engine hp to 135 PTO hp. That is a strong transfer figure when the two specs are from the same configuration.
How efficient is the Massey Ferguson 1150 for pulling work?
The drawbar-to-engine transfer is about 82.2%, from 146 engine hp to 120 drawbar hp. That is a strong pulling-efficiency number if the specs come from the same test setup.
Is the Massey Ferguson 1150 better judged by PTO hp or drawbar hp?
The drawbar output is about 88.9% of PTO output, comparing 120 drawbar hp with 135 PTO hp. That helps separate pulling ability from PTO implement ability.
How big is the Massey Ferguson 1150 engine?
The engine displacement is 503.8 ci, close to the 520 ci benchmark average. It is close to the normal engine-size range for this horsepower class.
Is the Massey Ferguson 1150 engine stressed for its PTO horsepower?
The engine has about 3.7 cubic inches per PTO hp, using 503.8 ci and 135 PTO hp. That points to a larger-displacement, lower-stress style setup.
How much PTO horsepower per liter does the Massey Ferguson 1150 make?
The output density is about 16.3 PTO hp per liter, using 135 PTO hp and 8.3 L of displacement. Higher hp/L means more output squeezed from each liter; lower hp/L usually means a more relaxed engine tune.
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.



