Massey Ferguson 1520 Fuel, Cooling, Starting & Service Specs
Starter volts
12
Battery volts
12
Massey Ferguson 1520 Horsepower Comparison Charts
Engine horsepower comparison
This model
19.5 hp
Average
35 hp
Low
15 hp
High
60 hp
PTO horsepower comparison
This model
16.6 hp
Average
28 hp
Low
12 hp
High
50 hp
Displacement comparison
This model
68.5 ci
Average
110 ci
Low
50 ci
High
180 ci
Rated RPM comparison
This model
2,600 rpm
Average
2,400 rpm
Low
1,800 rpm
High
3,000 rpm
Engine size per PTO HP
This model
4.1 ci/hp
Average
3.1 ci/hp
Low
1.8 ci/hp
High
5 ci/hp
Benchmarks use practical low, average and high ranges for the compact and small utility tractor category. Use the operator manual and actual engine/tractor configuration before sizing implements or judging working power.
Massey Ferguson 1520 Horsepower FAQ
How much horsepower does the Massey Ferguson 1520 have?
The listed engine output is 19.5 hp, below the 35 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 19.5 hp.
How much PTO horsepower does the Massey Ferguson 1520 have?
The listed PTO output is 16.6 hp, below the 28 hp benchmark average. For real use, size PTO implements below or near 16.6 hp rather than using a bigger engine-horsepower number.
How much engine power reaches the PTO on the Massey Ferguson 1520?
The PTO-to-engine transfer works out to 85.1%, from 19.5 engine hp to 16.6 PTO hp. That is a normal usable range for judging PTO implement fit.
How big is the Massey Ferguson 1520 engine?
The engine displacement is 68.5 ci, below the 110 ci benchmark average. Smaller displacement usually means less engine size behind each horsepower number.
Is the Massey Ferguson 1520 engine stressed for its PTO horsepower?
The engine has about 4.1 cubic inches per PTO hp, using 68.5 ci and 16.6 PTO hp. That points to a larger-displacement, lower-stress style setup.
How much PTO horsepower per liter does the Massey Ferguson 1520 make?
The output density is about 15.1 PTO hp per liter, using 16.6 PTO hp and 1.1 L of displacement. Higher hp/L means more output squeezed from each liter; lower hp/L usually means a more relaxed engine tune.
What rpm is the Massey Ferguson 1520 rated at?
The rated speed is 2,600 rpm, close to the 2,400 rpm benchmark average. The 2,600 rpm figure is around normal for this class.
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.
