Massey Ferguson

Massey Ferguson 150

The Massey Ferguson 150 is a farm tractor produced from 1964 to 1975 by Massey Ferguson in Detroit, Michigan, USA. It was originally priced at $5,693 in 1975. The tractor was available in several variants including standard fixed wide-front, wide row crop adjustable wide-front, and tricycle narrow row-crop front. It features multiple engine options including Perkins 2.5L 3-cylinder diesel, Continental 2.4L 4-cylinder gasoline, and Perkins 2.5L 3-cylinder gasoline engines. The tractor delivers 45.5 hp engine power with drawbar and PTO power ratings suitable for various farm tasks. Transmission options include 8-speed, 12-speed partial power shift (Multi-Power), and 6-speed gear transmissions. The tractor has a wheelbase of 81.1 inches (205 cm) and weighs approximately 4805 lbs (2179 kg) in diesel configuration. It includes features such as two-wheel drive, power steering, differential mechanical disc brakes, and an open operator station with optional ROPS and canopy. The Massey Ferguson 150 supports a rear live PTO with optional independent PTO and a rear PTO type of 540. It can be equipped with attachments like the 235 front-end loader with various lift and reach specifications. Related models include Massey Ferguson 255, 135, 165, and 50.
Power45 hp
Founded1964 - 1975
Model150

Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Massey Ferguson 150

Power
Plows3
Engine power45.5 hp (33.9 kW)
PTO (tested)37.88 hp (28.2 kW)
PTO (claimed)38 hp (28.3 kW)
Drawbar (tested)33.07 hp (24.7 kW)
Drawbar (claimed)33 hp (24.6 kW)
Tires
Ag rear13.6/12x28 (standard front), 12.4/11-38
Ag front6.00-16, 5.5-16 (tricycle)
Engine
Power45.5 hp (33.9 kW)
Torque125 lb-ft (169.5 Nm)
Rated RPM2000
Torque RPM1200
Air cleaneroil bath
Bore/Stroke3.6x5.0 inches (91 x 127 mm)
Compression7.5:1
Displacement152.7 ci (2.5 L)
Oil capacity6.3 qts (6.0 L)
Starter volts12
Engine optionsPerkins 2.5L 3-cyl diesel, Continental 2.4L 4-cyl gasoline, Perkins 2.5L 3-cyl gasoline
Coolant capacity10.5 qts (9.9 L)
Perkins AD3.152 diesel3-cylinder, liquid-cooled
Perkins AG3.152 gasoline3-cylinder, liquid-cooled
Continental Z-145 gasoline4-cylinder, liquid-cooled
Capacity
Fuel18.5 gal (70.0 L)
Hydraulic system8 gal (30.3 L)
Dimensions
Width63.4 inches (161 cm)
Length131.5 inches (334 cm)
Wheelbase81.1 inches (205 cm), 84.3 inches (214 cm) (tricycle)
Rear tread48 to 76 inches (121 to 193 cm) (manual), 52 to 72 inches (132 to 182 cm) (power)
Front tread48 to 72 inches (121 to 182 cm)
Ballasted weight6605 lbs (2996 kg) (diesel)
Ground clearance12.6 inches (32 cm), 15 inches (38 cm) (wide row-crop)
Operating weight4805 lbs (2179 kg) (diesel)
Height (steering wheel)65 inches (165 cm)
Hydraulics
Capacity8 gal (30.3 L)
Total flow4.8 gpm (18.2 lpm)
Mechanical
DriveTwo-wheel drive
BrakesDifferential mechanical disc brakes
Power steeringyes
Operator stationOpen operator station. Two-post ROPS and canopy optional.
Production
Built inDetroit, Michigan, USA
VariantsStandard fixed wide-front, Wide Row Crop adjustable wide-front, Tricycle narrow row-crop front
Years made1964 - 1975
ManufacturerMassey Ferguson
Original price$5,693 in 1975
Attachments
front-end loader235 Loader with 2500 lbs lift (full at pin) (1134 kg), 3250 lbs breakout (1474 kg), 40° dump, 30 inches reach (dumped) (76 cm), 89 inches reach (ground) (226 cm), 130 inches height (at pin) (330 cm), 105 inches clearance (dumped) (266 cm), boom cyl: 2 inches (5 cm), bucket cyl: 2 inches (5 cm), Bucket widths: 48 inches (121 cm), 60 inches (152 cm), 72 inches (182 cm), 84 inches (213 cm)
Transmission
8-speed8 forward and 2 reverse gears, dry plate clutch
6-speed gear6 forward and 2 reverse gears, dry plate clutch
Transmission options8-speed, 12-speed partial power shift, 6-speed gear
12-speed partial power shiftMulti-Power type, 12 forward and 4 reverse gears, dry plate clutch, three speeds plus reverse with high and low range, Multi-Power provides high and low power shift in each gear
Tractor hitch
Rear TypeI
Power Take-off (PTO)
Rear PTOlive
Rear PTO Type540
Independent (optional)yes