Which has more horsepower, the Massey Ferguson MF 1520 or the Massey Ferguson MF 1525?

The Massey Ferguson MF 1525 leads on engine hp at 25 hp hp, compared to 20 hp hp for the Massey Ferguson MF 1520.

Which has more three-point hitch lift capacity, the Massey Ferguson MF 1520 or the Massey Ferguson MF 1525?

The Massey Ferguson MF 1525 leads on 3-pt lift (24 in) at 2,646 lb lb, compared to 1,323 lb lb for the Massey Ferguson MF 1520.

Massey Ferguson MF 1520 vs Massey Ferguson MF 1525

Every published spec for both machines, side by side. The verdict below is computed straight from the spec sheets, not opinion.

Across 3 measurable specs, the Massey Ferguson MF 1525 leads 2 categories to 0 (1 tied). Machine pages: Massey Ferguson MF 1520 and Massey Ferguson MF 1525.

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Category Verdict

Spec	Massey Ferguson MF 1520	Massey Ferguson MF 1525
Engine HP (hp)	20 hp	▲ 25 hp
3-Pt Lift (24 in) (lb)	1,323 lb	▲ 2,646 lb
Hydraulic Flow (gpm)	8.7 gpm	8.7 gpm

The headline numbers at a glance.

Massey Ferguson MF 1520Massey Ferguson MF 1525

Engine HPhp

20 hp

▲25 hp

PTO HPhp

—

Weightlb

—

Loader Liftlb

—

3-Pt Lift (24 in)lb

1,323 lb

▲2,646 lb

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Full Spec Sheet

Every published spec, side by side, including the details the graphs above don't chart.

Spec	Massey FergusonMF 1520	Massey FergusonMF 1525


PTO Power	Not Published	Not Published
Alternator	Not Published	Not Published
Air Cleaner	Not Published	Not Published
Engine Type	3-cylinder diesel	3-cylinder diesel
Fuel System	Not Published	Not Published
Displacement	68.5 in³	91.4 in³
No. of Cylinders	3	3
Rated Engine Speed	2500 rpm	2500 rpm
Cooling System Type	Not Published	Not Published
Engine Manufacturer	Massey Ferguson (AGCO)	Massey Ferguson (AGCO)
Engine Power (Gross)	20 hp	25 hp
Engine Emissions Constraints	Not Published	Not Published

Weight with ROPS and Loader	Not Published	Not Published
Weight with Cab and Loader	Not Published	Not Published

Pump Type	Not Published	Not Published
Steering Flow	3.2 gpm	3.2 gpm
Implement Flow	5.5 gpm	5.5 gpm
Total Hydraulic Flow	8.7 gpm	8.7 gpm
Hydraulic System Type	Not Published	Not Published
Rear Remote Hydraulic Flow	Not Published	Not Published
Overall Hydraulic Pump Flow	8.7 gpm	8.7 gpm
No. of Optional Remote Valves	Not Published	Not Published
No. of Standard Remote Valves	1	2

PTO Rear	540 rpm	540 rpm / 750 rpm (540E)
PTO Type	Sliding gear	Electro-hydraulic
Lift Control Type	Not Published	Not Published
Hitch Lift Capacity	1,323 lb	2,646 lb
Mid-PTO Availability	Optional	Standard
Category, 3-Point Hitch	Category I	Category I
Hitch Lift Capacity (at 24”)	Not Published	Not Published

R3 Turf - Rear	315X75D-15	315/80D-16
R3 Turf - Front	24X8.5-12	24X8.5-12
Tire Size & Options	R1 Agricultural, R3 Turf	R1 Agricultural, R3 Turf
R4 Industrial - Rear	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
R4 Industrial - Front	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
R1 Agricultural - Rear	9.5-16	9.5-18
R1 Agricultural - Front	6.0-12	6.0-12

Coolant Capacity	Not Published	Not Published
Crankcase Capacity	Not Published	Not Published
Fuel Tank Capacity	7.4 gal	9.5 gal
Front Axle Fluid Capacity	Not Published	Not Published
Transmission / Hydraulic System Capacity	Not Published	Not Published

Loader Lift Height	Not Published	Not Published
Loader Breakout Force	Not Published	Not Published
Quick Attach Loader System	Not Published	Not Published
Loader Lift Capacity (Full Height)	Not Published	Not Published

Clutch	Not Published	Not Applicable
No. of Speeds	8F / 8R	3 ranges
Transmission Type	Mechanical	Hydrostatic
Max Travel Speed (Forward)	Not Published	Not Published
Max Travel Speed (Reverse)	Not Published	Not Published
Differential Lock & Limited Slip Options	Rear differential lock	Rear differential lock

Brakes	Not Published	Not Published
Steering	Not Published	Not Published
Frame Type	Not Published	Not Published
Front Axle Type	Not Published	Not Published
Drawbar Capacity	Not Published	Not Published
Front Axle Rating	Not Published	Not Published
Seat Suspension & Adjustability	Not Published	Not Published

Wheelbase	61.4 in	66.9 in
Overall Width	43.3 in	43.3 in
Ground Clearance	9.6 in	10.8 in
Height to Top of ROPS	79.1 in	Not Applicable
Height to Top of Cab Model	Not Applicable	95.3 in
Height to Top of ROPS (folded)	Not Published	Not Published
Min. Turn Radius without Brakes	Not Published	Not Published
Overall Length with 3-Point Hitch	112.8 in	115.6 in

Warranty Length & Coverage	Not Published	Not Published

Massey Ferguson MF 1520 vs Massey Ferguson MF 1525: Quick Answers

Which has more horsepower, the Massey Ferguson MF 1520 or the Massey Ferguson MF 1525?: The Massey Ferguson MF 1525 leads on engine hp at 25 hp hp, compared to 20 hp hp for the Massey Ferguson MF 1520.
Which has more three-point hitch lift capacity, the Massey Ferguson MF 1520 or the Massey Ferguson MF 1525?: The Massey Ferguson MF 1525 leads on 3-pt lift (24 in) at 2,646 lb lb, compared to 1,323 lb lb for the Massey Ferguson MF 1520.