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Massey Ferguson 1540

Massey Ferguson 1540 tractor
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The Massey Ferguson 1540 is a compact utility tractor built by Iseki in Matsuyama, Japan from 2005 to 2014. It is part of the 1500 Series and offers a turbocharged 1.5L 3-cylinder diesel engine producing 40.1 hp (29.9 kW) gross power. Transmission options include 8-speed SynchroShuttle, hydrostatic with infinite speeds, and 12-speed PowerShuttle. The tractor features four-wheel drive, power steering, wet disc brakes, and a two-post folding ROPS. It has a wheelbase of 70 inches (177 cm), weighs 3058 lbs (1387 kg), and offers a rear lift capacity of 2800 lbs (1270 kg). The 1540 supports various attachments including snowblower, blade, front-end loader, and backhoe models. It is designed for versatility in compact utility tasks.
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Power40 hp
Founded2005 - 2014
Model1540

Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Massey Ferguson 1540

Power

Engine (gross):40.1 hp (29.9 kW)
Hydro PTO (claimed):29.5 hp (22.0 kW)
Shuttle PTO (claimed):31 hp (23.1 kW)

Tires

Lawn/turf rear:41x14.00-20, LSW610 R470 LSW430
Industrial rear:14.9-24, 15x19.5
Lawn/turf front:27x8.50-15, LSW305 R343 LSW430
Industrial front:10-16.5, 25x8.5-14
Optional tires (ag):Front: 8-16. Rear: 13.6-24
Standard tires (ag):Front: 8-16. Rear: 12.4-24

Engine

Make:Iseki
Type:turbocharged diesel
Cooling:liquid-cooled
Starter:electric
Cylinders:3-cylinder
Rated RPM:2600
Air cleaner:dry
Bore/Stroke:3.43x3.31 inches (87 x 84 mm)
Displacement:91.4 ci (1.5 L)
Oil capacity:5 qts (4.7 L)
Power (gross):40.1 hp (29.9 kW)
Starter volts:12
Coolant capacity:7.1 qts (6.7 L)

Weight

Shipping:3058 lbs (1387 kg)
Max capacity:6614 lbs (3000 kg)
Max rear axle:3968 lbs (1799 kg)
Max front axle:3968 lbs (1799 kg)

Capacity

Fuel:10.6 gal (40.1 L)
Front axle:7.9 qts (7.5 L)

Dimensions

Width:62 inches (157 cm)
Height:87.4 inches (221 cm)
Length:121 inches (307 cm)
Wheelbase:70 inches (177 cm)
Rear tread:46.8 inches (118 cm)
Front tread:44.1 inches (112 cm)
Ground clearance:14 inches (35 cm)

Electrical

Ground:negative
Battery volts:12
Charging system:alternator

Hydraulics

Type:open center
Valves:2 optional
Pump flow:9.1 gpm (34.4 lpm)
Total flow:14 gpm (53.0 lpm), 15.1 gpm* With PowerShuttle (57.2 lpm)
Steering flow:4.9 gpm (18.5 lpm), 6 gpm* With PowerShuttle (22.7 lpm)

Mechanical

Features:Four-wheel drive, Power steering, Wet disc brakes, Two-post folding ROPS

Production

Type:Compact Utility tractor
Built in:Matsuyama, Japan
Distributor:Massey Ferguson
Manufacturer:Iseki
Original price:$17,939 (2008 SyncShuttle ), $20,651 (2009 hydrostatic )

Attachments

Overview:Snowblower, Blade, Front-end loader, Backhoe
66" Blade:front-mount, 66 inches width (167 cm), 21.75 inches height (55 cm), hydraulic-lift, manual-angle, hydraulic-angle Optional
1525 Loader:1900 lbs lift (full at pin) (861 kg), 1314 lbs lift (full at 500mm) (596 kg), 1841 lbs breakout (835 kg), 47° dump, 30° rollback, 102 inches height (at pin) (259 cm), Bucket width: 60 inches (152 cm), Bucket width: 66 inches (167 cm)
63" Snow blower:63 inches width (160 cm), dual-stage, Total width:63.125 inches (160 cm), Clear height:24 inches (60 cm), front-mount
Massey Ferguson 1575 Backhoe:Backhoe type: Massey Ferguson 1575 Backhoe, Digging depth: 90 inches (228 cm), Reach from pivot: 112 inches (284 cm), Swing Arc: 180°, Bucket force: 3250 lbs (1474 kg), Dipperstick force: 1900 lbs (861 kg)
Massey Ferguson 1580 Backhoe:Backhoe type: Massey Ferguson 1580 Backhoe, Digging depth: 100 inches (254 cm), Reach from pivot: 127 inches (322 cm), Swing Arc: 180°, Bucket force: 4160 lbs (1886 kg), Dipperstick force: 2600 lbs (1179 kg)

Transmission

Options:8-speed, hydrostatic, 12-speed
Hydrostatic:infinite forward and reverse (3-range)
PowerShuttle:12 forward and reverse
SynchroShuttle:8 forward and reverse
SynchroShuttle oil capacity:32.8 qts (31.0 L)

Tractor hitch

Control:position control
Rear Type:I
Rear lift (at ends):2800 lbs (1270 kg)

Power Take-off (PTO)

Clutch:electro-hydraulic
Mid PTO:independent Optional
Rear PTO:independent
Mid PTO Type:2000
Rear PTO Type:540 (1.375)