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Years in Production / 1974–1977

Massey Ferguson

1505

Explore the specifications, hardware, and original references for the Massey Ferguson 1505.

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185hp

Source index power

4x4 Only

Drive

1974–1977

Production years

Massey Ferguson

Manufacturer

1505 / 01

At a glance

Overview

1974 - 1977

Four-wheel Drive (4WD) tractor

Production

Four-wheel Drive (4WD) tractor

Built in Des Moines, Iowa, USA

Original price was $36,000 in 1977

Manufacturer
Massey Ferguson

Mechanical

Four-wheel drive

Hydraulic internal expanding shoe brakes

Cab standard. Optional heat and air-conditioning.

Steering
hydrostatic power

Hydraulics

Valves
2 or 3
Pump Flow
25 gpm94.6 lpm
Total Flow
50 gpm189.2 lpm

Hitch

Rear Type
optional

Pto

Rear Pto
independent OptOptional
Rear Type
1000

Electrical

Ground
negative
Battery Volts
12

1505 / 02

Under the hood

Engine Detail

Caterpillar 3208

diesel

8-cylinder

liquid-cooled

Displacement
636 ci10.4 L
Bore Stroke
4.50x5.00 inches114 x 127 mm
Power
185 hp138.0 kW
Air Cleaner
dry element
Compression Ratio
16.5:1
Rated Rpm
2800
Starter Volts
12
Fuel Type
diesel
Cylinders
8
Cooling
liquid-cooled

Engine Options

Caterpillar 10.4L 8-cyl diesel

1505 / 03

Gears & controls

Transmission

Three gears (1-3) with two ranges (high/low) and standard or overdrive mode.

Gears
12 forward and 4 reverse
Clutch
dry disc

Massey Ferguson1505 Transmission

12-speed

1505 / 04

Size. Stance. Footprint.

Dimensions

Length
224 in568 cm
Width
98.8 in250 cm
Height (cab)
131 in332 cm
Wheelbase
120 in304 cm
Front tread
68 in172 cm
Rear tread
68 in172 cm

Dimensions And Tires

Wheelbase
120 inches304 cm
Weight
17,960 lbs8146 kg
Front Tire
23.1-30
Rear Tire
23.1-30

Tires And Tracks

Front Ag
23.1-30
Rear Ag
23.1-30

See it in action

Videos

Watch Massey Ferguson 1505 videos from their original YouTube creators.

1505 / 06

Tests (NTTL)

Nebraska Tractor Test 1172

Diesel 12-speed 4WDApril 3 - 15, 1975

PTO performance

Drawbar performance

Id
1172
Power At Rated Engine Speed
174.46 hp130.1 kW
Fuel Use
12.1 gal/hour45.8 l/hour
Fuel Use
12.0 gal/hour45.4 l/hour
Power At Rated Pto Speed
175.95 hp131.2 kW
Max Power
146.65 hp109.4 kW
Max Pull
17,226 lbs7813 kg