Engine:
Tier II emissions compliant, provide the 1500 Series with an engine that is safe for the environment and tractors with more power at lower engine speeds.


Transmission:
When it comes to transmissions, we have you covered. Whether you are in the market for a simplistic gear model or looking for that state of the art option, the 1500 Series is sure to have what you are looking for.


9x3 Gear Transmission: Simple, dependable and economical, that’s what you get with the 9x3 gear transmission available in the 1528 tractor and 1532. Now that both the gear and range shift levers are located in the left control console this transmission is easier to operate than ever before. Easily go from forward to reverse with 3 forward and 1 reverse gear in each of the 3 ranges with 1st gear and reverse in line on the 1528. Operating the 1532 is even easier with 3 forward and 1 reverse gear in line.


3 Range Hydrostatic: Optional on the 1528 and standard on the 1531 this 3 range hydrostatic transmission is a great choice for lawn and grounds maintenance. With individual forward and reverse pedals precise control is within easy reach. This transmission option is great for jobs such as mowing, loader work or any job around the home or estate where you have to change speed and direction a lot.

Hydraulics:
Increased pressure and oil flow on the 1500 Series tractors mean you can lift more faster with your front loader...getting more work done in less time!


Pedestal Mounted Joystick: Economical and easy to use while providing smooth operation of your loader or other hydraulic controlled implements. Couplers mounted either on the top (1523, 1528, 1529 & 1531) or on the front (1529, 1532, 1533, 1540, 1547, 1552 & 1560) of the valves make it easy to remove and install implements.


Auxiliary Remotes: Need additional hydraulics? Two optional dealer installed auxiliary valves with rear couplers are available, each with a single control lever located in the right control console within easy reach of the operator.


3 Point Hitch:
A standard Category I three point hitch allows you to use one of the many implements offered to you by Massey Ferguson. The 1500 series helps you take on even more tasks; from box blading to tilling to clipping the pasture with a rotary cutter, just to name a few.


A clear line of sight from the operator station to the rear of the tractor allows you to see clearly what your implement is doing. Now that you can see the implement you need precise control of it, which Massey Ferguson has provided with the smooth operating position control lever located just to the right of the operator. You can control the speed at which the hitch lowers by turning the rate of drop control knob located below the seat (under the seat on the 1523). When you are not using the hitch or if you are transporting an implement, the rate of drop knob can be turned all the way to the lock position to act as a safety device to keep the hitch from moving unexpectedly. Just another way Massey Ferguson helps keep you safe.


Changing implements is made easy with the turnbuckle stabilizers (1523, 1528, 1529 & 1532) or the telescopic bar stabilizers (1531, 1533, 1540, 1547 & 1552) that allow the draft links to swing out wide to put the implement on and then can be pinned to control the side to side sway while working.


PTO:
The 540 RPM rear PTO makes operating implements such as a tiller, rotary cutter, finish mower and a multitude of other implements a simple task.


An electro-hydraulic independent PTO is used on all models except for the 1523 gear and the 1528 gear tractors. The 1523 gear uses a transmission driven PTO while the 1528 gear uses a live PTO with a two stage clutch.


Independent PTO: Simply push and turn the yellow knob on the right side of the dash and the PTO will slowly engage. If the engagement is too aggressive the modulation button to the left of the PTO control can be pushed (light will come on to indicate engagement) which will make the PTO engage even slower (1533, 1540, 1547, 1552 & 1560 models only).To turn the PTO off, simply push the yellow button/knob.


Operator's Area Platform:
Operator comfort and convenience was a top priority when designing the Massey Ferguson 1500 series tractors. We want you, the customer, to enjoy the experience of owning and operating a Massey Ferguson tractor, so we placed all of the controls right where you would expect to find them and mounted the platform on rubber mounts so when the tractor vibrates, you don’t.


Tilt steering makes room for a wide entry/exit area and then allows you to place it where you want it while operating the tractor.


A new molded rubber floor mat provides sure traction and helps reduce vibration that could be transferred to the operator while giving the tractor a finished look.


Looking at the instrument panel, you might think you are in your car. An easy to read fuel gauge, temperature gauge and tachometer keep you informed of the tractor performance. Warning lights located across the top of the instrument panel let you know when there is something that needs to be addressed. Other indicators include the glow plug indicator.  This lets you know that the glow plugs are warming the engine to improve starting in cold weather. The first position clockwise on the key switch turns the glow plugs on.


Also included in the light bar is the PTO engagement light to remind you that the PTO is engaged in an effort to keep you safe.


Other safety features include an operator presence system that will shut off the engine if the operator tries to leave the seat with the tractor in gear or the PTO engaged.


A folding ROPS and retractable seat belt are standard to ensure your safety in the unfortunate incident of a rollover.


Serviceability:
Nobody wants to do it, but we all know we should. So Massey Ferguson designed a tractor that makes it easy.


To check the engine oil, something you should do every time you start your tractor, all you have to do is pull the dipstick. No need to raise the hood, we put a small cutout in the side panel and made the dipstick handle yellow so that it is easy to find.


To check the coolant level simply raise the hood and look to see if the coolant is at the full line marked on the tank. If the lights are left on and the battery goes out, the battery is right in front so that a boost is no big deal.


Filling the tractor with fuel is easier than ever. A 10.6 gallon fuel tank is located just in front of the dash under the hood with a flip up door to provide easy access and a large plastic fuel cap.


You also have the option to take the panels off of each side, which gives you unobstructed access to both sides of the engine.


Checking the hydraulic oil level is as simple as looking at the site glass located on the left rear side of the final drive.


Massey Ferguson had the operator in mind when we introduced the hydraulic oil fill pipe extension for easier ability to add oil.


Tires:
R1 Ag tires are the most aggressive and are best suited for work where superior traction is of most concern.


R3 Turf tires are the least aggressive and best suited for lawn maintenance or other jobs where minimal ground disturbance is a must.


R4 Industrial tires fall somewhere in between the turf and ag tires as far as aggressiveness. These tires are the most versatile and rugged tires offered.


LSW Golf Course tires are specially designed for use on turf. They have very shallow and wide lugs and the tires have an extra wide overall width so that there is very minimal ground disturbance. 


Weights:
Rear wheel weights can be added to counterbalance the tractor for loader work. Available for the R1 ag, R4 industrial and standard R3 turf tires.


Front suit case weights are also available to counterbalance three point hitch implements