The Massey Ferguson 1505 tractor engine horsepower is 185 hp | 138.0 kW, PTO horsepower is 174.46 hp | 130.1 kW, and the drawbar horsepower is 146.65 hp | 109.4 kW.
Massey Ferguson 1505 Fuel, Cooling, Starting & Service Specs
Starter volts
12
Battery volts
12
Massey Ferguson 1505 Horsepower Comparison Charts
Engine horsepower comparison
This model
185 hp
Average
210 hp
Low
120 hp
High
380 hp
PTO horsepower comparison
This model
174.5 hp
Average
175 hp
Low
100 hp
High
320 hp
Drawbar horsepower comparison
This model
146.7 hp
Average
150 hp
Low
85 hp
High
280 hp
Displacement comparison
This model
636 ci
Average
520 ci
Low
360 ci
High
750 ci
Rated RPM comparison
This model
2,800 rpm
Average
2,100 rpm
Low
1,600 rpm
High
2,500 rpm
Engine size per PTO HP
This model
3.6 ci/hp
Average
3.3 ci/hp
Low
2 ci/hp
High
5.2 ci/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 1505 Horsepower FAQ
How much horsepower does the Massey Ferguson 1505 have?
The listed engine output is 185 hp, close to the 210 hp benchmark average. That puts the tractor in a normal working range for this benchmark group, with 185 hp as the main engine number.
How much PTO horsepower does the Massey Ferguson 1505 have?
The listed PTO output is 174.5 hp, close to the 175 hp benchmark average. Use 174.5 PTO hp as the practical implement-sizing number.
How much drawbar horsepower does the Massey Ferguson 1505 have?
The listed drawbar output is 146.7 hp, close to the 150 hp benchmark average. It gives a realistic pulling-power figure of about 146.7 hp.
How much engine power reaches the PTO on the Massey Ferguson 1505?
The PTO-to-engine transfer works out to 94.3%, from 185 engine hp to 174.5 PTO hp. That is a strong transfer figure when the two specs are from the same configuration.
How efficient is the Massey Ferguson 1505 for pulling work?
The drawbar-to-engine transfer is about 79.3%, from 185 engine hp to 146.7 drawbar hp. That gives a more grounded pulling estimate than engine horsepower alone.
Is the Massey Ferguson 1505 better judged by PTO hp or drawbar hp?
The drawbar output is about 84.1% of PTO output, comparing 146.7 drawbar hp with 174.5 PTO hp. That helps separate pulling ability from PTO implement ability.
How big is the Massey Ferguson 1505 engine?
The engine displacement is 636 ci, above the 520 ci benchmark average. Bigger displacement can help low-rpm pull and load-holding feel.
Is the Massey Ferguson 1505 engine stressed for its PTO horsepower?
The engine has about 3.6 cubic inches per PTO hp, using 636 ci and 174.5 PTO hp. That is close to the normal benchmark for this category.
How much PTO horsepower per liter does the Massey Ferguson 1505 make?
The output density is about 16.8 PTO hp per liter, using 174.5 PTO hp and 10.4 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.
