Massey Ferguson

Massey Ferguson 1540

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.

Power40 hp

Founded2005 - 2014

Model1540

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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)

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