Retro Mondays: Massey Ferguson 1150

The Massey Ferguson company began with a merger of then Massey Harris and Harry Ferguson Company. The name given was the Massey Harris Ferguson Company in 1953, but in 1958 the name was shortened to Massey Ferguson. The company is still in existence under the umbrella of AGCO Corporation out of Duluth, Ga and is still a major player in the agricultural equipment market around the world.

Massey Ferguson 1150:

In 1967 all the major agricultural players in the United States were making a push for a 2wd tractor with over 100 hp. John Deere had the 4020, Allis had the D21, IH had the 1206, but Massey didn't have one until the 1150. The 1150 was Massey's answer as a large row crop tractor. Produced for 6 years from 67' to 72', the tractor sold over 21,000 units, 21,958 to be exact. This tractor was modeled after the model in the Massey line, with the red hood and the silver belly and wheels. The distinct body lines were shared in all the equipment from Massey including the lawn and garden tractors of the time. 

What makes this tractor unique is the motor, it was a Perkins V-8. This motor made 146 hp and put out 135 hp at PTO and 120 HP at the draw bar. The motor had a cubic displacement of 503 and was a 16 valve motor. 1150 had a transmission called Mulit-Power. This transmission was a common place among Massey tractors of the day and gave you an added High Low option to your transmission, but only offered engine breaking on the High side of the Multi-Power and free wheeling on the Low side. Which this feature was great for hauling loads down a hill, but you would burn the transmission out if you tried to switch going down the hill. 

MF 1150 Stats: 

Years Produced: 1967-1972

Engine: 8.3L 8 Cyl Perkins Diesel

Engine HP: 146

PTO HP: 135

Draw bar HP: 120

PTO: Independent

PTO Type: 540/1000

Weight: 13,370# to 22625#

Chassis: 2wd

Steering: Hydro-static

Brakes: Differential Hydraulic Disc

Cab: Optional

Fuel Capacity: 50 Gal

Serial Numbers:

1967: 9B10001

1968: 9B14693
1969: 9B18673
1970: 9B23486
1971: 9B28238
1972: 9B31959