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Massey Ferguson 1528 to 1540 specifications

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Massey Ferguson 1528 to 1540: tractors.

Selected configuration figures
ConfigurationDocumented field and quantity
1528
Power (gross)
28.4 hp
Weight
2,423 lb
1529
Power (gross)
28.4 hp
Weight
2,579 lb
1531
Power (gross)
33 hp
Weight
2,423 lb
1533
Power (gross)
33 hp
Weight
Lower
3025 lb
Upper
3384 lb
1540
Power (gross)
40.1 hp
Weight
3,058 lb
1528 to 1540 specification matrix — Listing labels reported by the source
Publisher nameSource guideListing-entry countLabels named by the source
Massey Ferguson1528 to 154051528, 1529, 1531, 1533, and 1540
Engine
Specification1528
Fuel tank7.9 gal
Specification15281529153115331540
EngineIseki 1.5L 3-cyl dieselIseki 1.5L 3-cyl dieselIseki 1.5L 3-cyl dieselIseki 1.5L 3-cyl dieselIseki 1.5L 3-cyl diesel
Transmissions
Specification152815331540
Transmissions9-speed gear; hydrostatic8-speed; hydrostatic; 12-speed8-speed; hydrostatic; 12-speed
Power
Specification15281529153115331540
Engine (gross)28.4 hp28.4 hp33 hp33 hp40.1 hp
Specification15281533
Gear PTO (claimed)24.5 hp26 hp
Specification152815331540
Hydro PTO (claimed)22.3 hp24.5 hp29.5 hp
Specification152915311533
Engine (net)27.6 hp32 hp32 hp
Specification15291531
PTO (claimed)23.2 hp24.5 hp
Specification1540
Shuttle PTO (claimed)31 hp
Mechanical
Specification15281529153115331540
MechanicalFour-wheel drive; Wet disc brakes; Two-post folding ROPSFour-wheel drive; Power steering; Wet disc brakes; Two-post folding ROPSFour-wheel drive; Power steering; Wet disc brakes; Two-post folding ROPSFour-wheel drive; Power steering; Wet disc brakes; Two-post folding ROPS. Cab optional with air-conditioningFour-wheel drive; Power steering; Wet disc brakes; Two-post folding ROPS
Hydraulics
Specification15281529153115331540
Typeopen centeropen centeropen centeropen centeropen center
Valves2 Optional1 or 22 Optional2 Optional2 optional
Pump flow7.4 gpm7.4 gpm7.7 gpm9.1 gpm9.1 gpm
Total flow10 gpm10.8 gpm10.4 gpm14 gpm14 gpm
Steering flow2.6 gpm3.4 gpm2.7 gpm4.9 gpm4.9 gpm
Tractor hitch
Specification15281529153115331540
Rear TypeIIIII
Rear lift (at ends)2,425 lb2,425 lb2,425 lb2,800 lb2,800 lb
Specification1528153115331540
Controlposition controlposition controlposition controlposition control
Power take-off (PTO)
Specification1528
Gear Rear PTOlive
Hydro Rear PTOindependent
Specification15281529153115331540
Rear PTO Type540540 (1.375)540 (1.375)540 (1.375)540 (1.375)
Mid PTO Type20002000200020002000
Specification1528153115331540
Mid PTOindependent *Optional. Standard with hydrostatic transmissionindependentoptionalindependent Optional
Specification1529153115331540
Rear PTOindependentindependentindependentindependent
Specification15311540
Clutchelectro-hydraulicelectro-hydraulic
Dimensions & Tires
Specification15281529153115331540
Wheelbase65.6 in66.7 in65.6 in70 in70 in
Weight2,423 lb2,579 lb2,423 lb
Lower
3025 lb
Upper
3384 lb
3,058 lb
Front tire7x147x147x148-168-16
Rear tire9.5x2411.2x249.5x2412.4-2412.4-24
Attachments
Specification15281529153115331540
attachmentssnowblower; blade; front-end loader; backhoefront-end loader; backhoesnowblower; blade; front-end loader; backhoesnowblower; blade; front-end loader; backhoesnowblower; blade; front-end loader; backhoe
Electrical
Specification15281529153115331540
Groundnegativenegativenegativenegativenegative
Charging systemalternatoralternatoralternatoralternatoralternator
Battery volts1212121212
Specification15281531
Battery CCA582582
Specification1529
Charging amps40
Engine Detail
Specification15281529153115331540
Displacement89.3 cu in91.4 cu in91.4 cu in91.4 cu in91.4 cu in
Bore/Stroke3.39x3.31 in / 86 x 84 mm3.43x3.31 in / 87 x 84 mm3.43x3.31 in / 87 x 84 mm3.43x3.31 in / 87 x 84 mm3.43x3.31 in / 87 x 84 mm
Power (gross)28.4 hp28.4 hp33 hp33 hp40.1 hp
Rated RPM25002500260026002600
Starterelectricelectricelectricelectricelectric
Starter volts1212121212
Oil capacity3.8 qts3.3 qts3.8 qts5 qts5 qts
Coolant capacity5.8 qts6.5 qts5.8 qts7.1 qts7.1 qts
Engine DetailIseki; diesel; 3-cylinderIseki; diesel; 3-cylinderIseki; diesel; 3-cylinderIseki; diesel; 3-cylinderIseki; turbocharged diesel; 3-cylinder
Specification152915311533
Power (net)27.6 hp32 hp32 hp
Specification152915331540
Air cleanerdrydrydry
Specification1529
Torque67.3 lb-ft
Torque RPM1500
Specification1531
Pre-heatingglow plugs
Transmission options
Specification152815331540
Transmission options9-speed gear; hydrostatic8-speed; hydrostatic; 12-speed8-speed; hydrostatic; 12-speed
Transmission and speeds
Specification1528153115331540
Typegearhydrostatichydrostatichydrostatic
Specification15281529153115331540
Gears9 forward and 3 reverse8 forward and reverseinfinite forward and reverse (3-range)8 forward and reverse8 forward and reverse
Oil capacity30.6 qts36 qts30.6 qts32.8 qts32.8 qts
Specification1529153115331540
Transmission8-speedhydrostaticSynchroShuttleSynchroShuttle
Massey Ferguson 1528 Tires
Specification1528
Standard tires (ag)Front: 7x14 Rear: 9.5x24
Lawn/turf front24x8.50-14
Lawn/turf rear36x13.5-15
Industrial front25x8.50-14
Industrial rear12.50/80-18
Dimensions and weight
Specification15281529153115331540
Length112.4 in120.7 in112.4 in121 in121 in
Width53.5 in58.1 in53.5 in62 in62 in
Ground clearance10 in10.4 in10 in14 in14 in
Front tread39.6 in33 in39.6 in44.1 in44.1 in
Rear tread37.6 in43 in37.6 in46.8 in46.8 in
Specification1528153115331540
Height80.7 in80.7 in87.4 in87.4 in
Specification1529
Height (ROPS)97 in
Massey Ferguson 1528 Weight
Specification1528
Shipping2,423 lb
Max capacity4,145 lb
Max front axle1,929 lb
Max rear axle2,216 lb
Capacity
Specification1529153115331540
Fuel8.3 gal7.9 gal10.6 gal10.6 gal
Front axle5.1 qts4.7 qts7.9 qts7.9 qts
Massey Ferguson 1529 Tires
Specification1529
Standard tires (ag)Front: 7x14 Rear: 11.2x24
Lawn/turf front27x8.50-15
Lawn/turf rear41x14.00-20
Industrial front25x8.50-14
Industrial rear15.00x19.5
Massey Ferguson 1529 Weight
Specification1529
Shipping2,579 lb
Max capacity5,291 lb
Max front axle2,646 lb
Max rear axle2,866 lb
Massey Ferguson 1531 Tires
Specification1531
Standard tires (ag)Front: 7x14 Rear: 9.5x24
Lawn/turf front24x8.50-14
Lawn/turf rear36x13.5-15
Industrial front25x8.50-14
Industrial rear12.50/80-18
Massey Ferguson 1531 Weight
Specification1531
Shipping2,423 lb
Max capacity4,145 lb
Max front axle1,929 lb
Max rear axle2,216 lb
Massey Ferguson 1533 Tires
Specification1533
Standard tires (ag)Front: 8-16 Rear: 12.4-24
Optional tires (ag)Front: 8-16 Rear: 13.6-24
Lawn/turf front27x8.50-15
Lawn/turf rear41x14.00-20
Industrial front10-16.5
Industrial rear14.9-24
Massey Ferguson 1533 Weight
Specification1533
ROPS3,025 lb
Cab3,384 lb
Max capacity6,614 lb
Max front axle3,968 lb
Max rear axle3,968 lb
Massey Ferguson 1540 Tires
Specification1540
Standard tires (ag)Front: 8-16 Rear: 12.4-24
Optional tires (ag)Front: 8-16 Rear: 13.6-24
Lawn/turf front27x8.50-15
Lawn/turf rear41x14.00-20
Industrial front10-16.5
Industrial rear14.9-24
Massey Ferguson 1540 Weight
Specification1540
Shipping3,058 lb
Max capacity6,614 lb
Max front axle3,968 lb
Max rear axle3,968 lb
Variants — Source comparison annotation
Source guideDiffering-field count reported
1528 to 1540103
Ratios
Figure15281529153115331540
Engine horsepower per 1,000 lb of weight11.710.713.210.613.1
Hitch lift as a share of machine weight100%94%100%93%92%
Pump flow per engine horsepower0.26 gpm0.27 gpm0.24 gpm0.28 gpm0.23 gpm
Figure15291531
PTO power as a share of engine power84%77%
Figure1528
Fuel tank per engine horsepower0.28 gal
Reference directory classification
Equipment grouptractor
Owner experience with the 1528 to 1540 — Historical owner-entry sample
IndexEntry queriedReviewsForum discussionsFirst review in sampleLast review in sample
TractorByNet1528, 1529, 1531, 1533 tractor54249Aug 15, 2010Apr 8, 2018
ModelOwner ratingForum discussionsModel years reviewedPros named more than onceCons named more than once
15284.7 of 5 from 12 owner reviews61 (13,301 views)2005 to 2010everything (3)named once each: no part support any more, wide, short quarter-yard bucket
15294.7 of 5 from 15 owner reviews38 (10,901 views)2010 to 2013well built (2), comfort (2), power (2), plenty of power (2)none so far (7), don t expect any (3)
15315.0 of 5 from 1 owner review12 (2,443 views)2008named once each: comfort, safety, better diesel consumptionnamed once each: none so far
15334.8 of 5 from 21 owner reviews107 (15,091 views)2005 to 2012power (3), comfortable (2)cost of filters (2)
15404.8 of 5 from 5 owner reviews31 (9,395 views)1998 to 2007named once each: very reliable, low fuel consumption, easy to operatenamed once each: no after market filters or parts, none so far
1528 to 1540: forum references — Forum-title search
Forum indexEquipment class queriedNames in the searchMatching titles
TractorByNettractorMassey Ferguson and the 1528, 1529, 1531, 1533277
Topics named by those titles
Title topicTitles
hydraulics32
transmission and drive22
fuel system13
Topic in the titleThreadsShare of matching threads
hydraulics3212%
transmission and drive228%
fuel system135%
parts and manuals73%
brakes and steering62%
Used market for the 1528 to 1540 — Dated first-page listing snapshot
Observation dateListing sourceEquipment searchListings
2026-09-24TractorHouseMassey Ferguson tractor10
ModelListedModel yearsLowest askingHighest askingMedian askingMedian hours
152852006$6,800$12,500$11,6501,580
153342004 to 2016$15,500$23,700$19,6001,466
154012007$8,377$8,377$8,3771,982
1528 to 1540: recall reference — Dated CPSC search
Search dateDatabaseNames queriedSearch result
2026-09-24U.S. Consumer Product Safety CommissionMassey Ferguson together with the tractor 1528, 1529, 1531, 1533No matching recall in this search

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Evidence classDocument, classification and recorded date
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Owner reports
Forum threads
Used-market listings
Federal agency data
Recorded observations — Historical TractorByNet review observation
Reference scopeEquipment typeReviewed label in sourceOwner entriesAverage owner scoreScale maximumReported cons
1528, 1529 and 1531tractor1533214.85cost of filters

Massey Ferguson 1528 to 1540: Configuration records

1528
SpecificationSource figure
Engine
Fuel tank7.9 gal
EngineIseki 1.5L 3-cyl diesel
Power
Engine (gross)28.4 hp
Gear PTO (claimed)24.5 hp
Hydro PTO (claimed)22.3 hp
Hydraulics
Valves2 Optional
Pump flow7.4 gpm
Total flow10 gpm
Steering flow2.6 gpm
Tractor hitch
Rear TypeI
Controlposition control
Rear lift (at ends)2,425 lb
Power take-off (PTO)
Gear Rear PTOlive
Hydro Rear PTOindependent
Rear PTO Type540
Mid PTOindependent *Optional. Standard with hydrostatic transmission
Mid PTO Type2000
Dimensions & Tires
Weight2,423 lb
Front tire7x14
Rear tire9.5x24
Electrical
Groundnegative
Charging systemalternator
Battery CCA582
Battery volts12
Engine Detail
Displacement89.3 cu in
Bore/Stroke3.39x3.31 in / 86 x 84 mm
Power (gross)28.4 hp
Rated RPM2500
Starterelectric
Starter volts12
Coolant capacity5.8 qts
Transmission and speeds
Gears9 forward and 3 reverse
Tires
Standard tires (ag)Front: 7x14 Rear: 9.5x24
Lawn/turf front24x8.50-14
Lawn/turf rear36x13.5-15
Industrial front25x8.50-14
Industrial rear12.50/80-18
Dimensions and weight
Length112.4 in
Width53.5 in
Height80.7 in
Ground clearance10 in
Front tread39.6 in
Rear tread37.6 in
Weight
Shipping2,423 lb
Max capacity4,145 lb
Max front axle1,929 lb
Max rear axle2,216 lb
Additional specifications
Transmissions9-speed gear; hydrostatic
MechanicalFour-wheel drive; Wet disc brakes; Two-post folding ROPS
Typeopen center
Wheelbase65.6 in
Attachmentssnowblower; blade; front-end loader; backhoe
Oil capacity3.8 qts
Engine DetailIseki; diesel; 3-cylinder
Transmission options9-speed gear; hydrostatic

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1529
SpecificationSource figure
Engine
EngineIseki 1.5L 3-cyl diesel
Power
Engine (gross)28.4 hp
Engine (net)27.6 hp
PTO (claimed)23.2 hp
Hydraulics
Valves1 or 2
Pump flow7.4 gpm
Total flow10.8 gpm
Steering flow3.4 gpm
Tractor hitch
Rear TypeI
Rear lift (at ends)2,425 lb
Power take-off (PTO)
Rear PTO Type540 (1.375)
Mid PTO Type2000
Rear PTOindependent
Dimensions & Tires
Weight2,579 lb
Front tire7x14
Rear tire11.2x24
Electrical
Groundnegative
Charging systemalternator
Battery volts12
Charging amps40
Engine Detail
Displacement91.4 cu in
Bore/Stroke3.43x3.31 in / 87 x 84 mm
Power (gross)28.4 hp
Rated RPM2500
Starterelectric
Starter volts12
Coolant capacity6.5 qts
Power (net)27.6 hp
Air cleanerdry
Torque67.3 lb-ft
Torque RPM1500
Transmission and speeds
Gears8 forward and reverse
Transmission8-speed
Tires
Standard tires (ag)Front: 7x14 Rear: 11.2x24
Lawn/turf front27x8.50-15
Lawn/turf rear41x14.00-20
Industrial front25x8.50-14
Industrial rear15.00x19.5
Dimensions and weight
Length120.7 in
Width58.1 in
Ground clearance10.4 in
Front tread33 in
Rear tread43 in
Height (ROPS)97 in
Weight
Shipping2,579 lb
Max capacity5,291 lb
Max front axle2,646 lb
Max rear axle2,866 lb
Capacity
Fuel8.3 gal
Front axle5.1 qts
Additional specifications
MechanicalFour-wheel drive; Power steering; Wet disc brakes; Two-post folding ROPS
Typeopen center
Wheelbase66.7 in
Attachmentsfront-end loader; backhoe
Oil capacity3.3 qts
Engine DetailIseki; diesel; 3-cylinder

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1531
SpecificationSource figure
Engine
EngineIseki 1.5L 3-cyl diesel
Power
Engine (gross)33 hp
Engine (net)32 hp
PTO (claimed)24.5 hp
Hydraulics
Valves2 Optional
Pump flow7.7 gpm
Total flow10.4 gpm
Steering flow2.7 gpm
Tractor hitch
Rear TypeI
Controlposition control
Rear lift (at ends)2,425 lb
Power take-off (PTO)
Rear PTO Type540 (1.375)
Mid PTOindependent
Mid PTO Type2000
Rear PTOindependent
Clutchelectro-hydraulic
Dimensions & Tires
Weight2,423 lb
Front tire7x14
Rear tire9.5x24
Electrical
Groundnegative
Charging systemalternator
Battery CCA582
Battery volts12
Engine Detail
Displacement91.4 cu in
Bore/Stroke3.43x3.31 in / 87 x 84 mm
Power (gross)33 hp
Rated RPM2600
Starterelectric
Starter volts12
Coolant capacity5.8 qts
Power (net)32 hp
Pre-heatingglow plugs
Transmission and speeds
Gearsinfinite forward and reverse (3-range)
Transmissionhydrostatic
Tires
Standard tires (ag)Front: 7x14 Rear: 9.5x24
Lawn/turf front24x8.50-14
Lawn/turf rear36x13.5-15
Industrial front25x8.50-14
Industrial rear12.50/80-18
Dimensions and weight
Length112.4 in
Width53.5 in
Height80.7 in
Ground clearance10 in
Front tread39.6 in
Rear tread37.6 in
Weight
Shipping2,423 lb
Max capacity4,145 lb
Max front axle1,929 lb
Max rear axle2,216 lb
Capacity
Fuel7.9 gal
Front axle4.7 qts
Additional specifications
MechanicalFour-wheel drive; Power steering; Wet disc brakes; Two-post folding ROPS
Typeopen center
Wheelbase65.6 in
Attachmentssnowblower; blade; front-end loader; backhoe
Oil capacity3.8 qts
Engine DetailIseki; diesel; 3-cylinder

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1533
SpecificationSource figure
Engine
EngineIseki 1.5L 3-cyl diesel
Power
Engine (gross)33 hp
Gear PTO (claimed)26 hp
Hydro PTO (claimed)24.5 hp
Engine (net)32 hp
Hydraulics
Valves2 Optional
Pump flow9.1 gpm
Total flow14 gpm
Steering flow4.9 gpm
Tractor hitch
Rear TypeI
Controlposition control
Rear lift (at ends)2,800 lb
Power take-off (PTO)
Rear PTO Type540 (1.375)
Mid PTOoptional
Mid PTO Type2000
Rear PTOindependent
Dimensions & Tires
Weight
Lower
3025 lb
Upper
3384 lb
Front tire8-16
Rear tire12.4-24
Electrical
Groundnegative
Charging systemalternator
Battery volts12
Engine Detail
Displacement91.4 cu in
Bore/Stroke3.43x3.31 in / 87 x 84 mm
Power (gross)33 hp
Rated RPM2600
Starterelectric
Starter volts12
Coolant capacity7.1 qts
Power (net)32 hp
Air cleanerdry
Transmission and speeds
Gears8 forward and reverse
TransmissionSynchroShuttle
Tires
Standard tires (ag)Front: 8-16 Rear: 12.4-24
Optional tires (ag)Front: 8-16 Rear: 13.6-24
Lawn/turf front27x8.50-15
Lawn/turf rear41x14.00-20
Industrial front10-16.5
Industrial rear14.9-24
Dimensions and weight
Length121 in
Width62 in
Height87.4 in
Ground clearance14 in
Front tread44.1 in
Rear tread46.8 in
Weight
ROPS3,025 lb
Cab3,384 lb
Max capacity6,614 lb
Max front axle3,968 lb
Max rear axle3,968 lb
Capacity
Fuel10.6 gal
Front axle7.9 qts
Additional specifications
Transmissions8-speed; hydrostatic; 12-speed
MechanicalFour-wheel drive; Power steering; Wet disc brakes; Two-post folding ROPS. Cab optional with air-conditioning
Typeopen center
Wheelbase70 in
Attachmentssnowblower; blade; front-end loader; backhoe
Oil capacity5 qts
Engine DetailIseki; diesel; 3-cylinder
Transmission options8-speed; hydrostatic; 12-speed

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1540
SpecificationSource figure
Engine
EngineIseki 1.5L 3-cyl diesel
Power
Engine (gross)40.1 hp
Hydro PTO (claimed)29.5 hp
Shuttle PTO (claimed)31 hp
Hydraulics
Valves2 optional
Pump flow9.1 gpm
Total flow14 gpm
Steering flow4.9 gpm
Tractor hitch
Rear TypeI
Controlposition control
Rear lift (at ends)2,800 lb
Power take-off (PTO)
Rear PTO Type540 (1.375)
Mid PTOindependent Optional
Mid PTO Type2000
Rear PTOindependent
Clutchelectro-hydraulic
Dimensions & Tires
Weight3,058 lb
Front tire8-16
Rear tire12.4-24
Electrical
Groundnegative
Charging systemalternator
Battery volts12
Engine Detail
Displacement91.4 cu in
Bore/Stroke3.43x3.31 in / 87 x 84 mm
Power (gross)40.1 hp
Rated RPM2600
Starterelectric
Starter volts12
Coolant capacity7.1 qts
Air cleanerdry
Transmission and speeds
Gears8 forward and reverse
TransmissionSynchroShuttle
Tires
Standard tires (ag)Front: 8-16 Rear: 12.4-24
Optional tires (ag)Front: 8-16 Rear: 13.6-24
Lawn/turf front27x8.50-15
Lawn/turf rear41x14.00-20
Industrial front10-16.5
Industrial rear14.9-24
Dimensions and weight
Length121 in
Width62 in
Height87.4 in
Ground clearance14 in
Front tread44.1 in
Rear tread46.8 in
Weight
Shipping3,058 lb
Max capacity6,614 lb
Max front axle3,968 lb
Max rear axle3,968 lb
Capacity
Fuel10.6 gal
Front axle7.9 qts
Additional specifications
Transmissions8-speed; hydrostatic; 12-speed
MechanicalFour-wheel drive; Power steering; Wet disc brakes; Two-post folding ROPS
Typeopen center
Wheelbase70 in
Attachmentssnowblower; blade; front-end loader; backhoe
Oil capacity5 qts
Engine DetailIseki; turbocharged diesel; 3-cylinder
Transmission options8-speed; hydrostatic; 12-speed

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