The Massey Ferguson 1500 tractor engine horsepower is 180 hp | 134.2 kW, and the drawbar horsepower is 150 hp | 111.9 kW.
Massey Ferguson 1500 Horsepower Specs
| Engine horsepower | 180 hp | 134.2 kW |
|---|---|
| Drawbar horsepower claimed | 150 hp | 111.9 kW |
| Drawbar horsepower tested | 147.88 hp | 110.3 kW |
Massey Ferguson 1500 Useful Horsepower Calculations
| Drawbar-to-engine power transfer | 83.3% of engine hp reaches the drawbar |
|---|---|
| Engine size per engine horsepower | 3.2 ci per engine hp |
| Engine horsepower per liter | 19.1 engine hp per L |
Massey Ferguson 1500 Engine Specs
| Displacement | 573 ci | 9.4 L |
|---|---|
| Bore and stroke | 4.50×4.50 inches | 114 x 114 mm |
| Compression | 17:1 |
| Rated RPM | 3000 |
| Torque | 386 lb-ft | 523.4 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 |
Massey Ferguson 1500 Fuel, Cooling, Starting & Service Specs
| Fuel capacity | 120 gal | 454.2 L |
|---|---|
| Starter volts | 12 |
| Battery volts | 12 |
Massey Ferguson 1500 Horsepower Comparison Charts
Engine horsepower comparison
Drawbar horsepower comparison
Displacement comparison
Torque comparison
Rated RPM comparison
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 1500 Horsepower FAQ
How much horsepower does the Massey Ferguson 1500 have?
The listed engine output is 180 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 180 hp.
How much drawbar horsepower does the Massey Ferguson 1500 have?
The listed drawbar output is 150 hp, close to the 150 hp benchmark average. It gives a realistic pulling-power figure of about 150 hp.
How efficient is the Massey Ferguson 1500 for pulling work?
The drawbar-to-engine transfer is about 83.3%, from 180 engine hp to 150 drawbar hp. That is a strong pulling-efficiency number if the specs come from the same test setup.
How big is the Massey Ferguson 1500 engine?
The engine displacement is 573 ci, close to the 520 ci benchmark average. It is close to the normal engine-size range for this horsepower class.
How much torque does the Massey Ferguson 1500 have?
The listed torque is 386 lb-ft, below the 700 lb-ft benchmark average. With 386 lb-ft listed, gearing matters more when the tractor is loaded hard.
What rpm is the Massey Ferguson 1500 rated at?
The rated speed is 3,000 rpm, above the 2,100 rpm benchmark average. A higher 3,000 rpm rating can make power well but may feel busier under load.
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.
