Massey Ferguson 1540 Linkage

[Coolcorran]

I have a massey ferguson 1540 & am not sure if the linkage is regular agri linkage size or smaller compact tractor linkage - how can I measure or find out? silly question maybe, but I dont have an owners manual

 

[loggin]

I have a massey ferguson 1540 & am not sure if the linkage is regular agri linkage size or smaller compact tractor linkage - how can I measure or find out? silly question maybe, but I dont have an owners manual

From what I can find on the internet it looks like your three point hitch is Category #1 with a lift capacity of 2,800 pounds. This does not necessarily mean that you can put an implement that heavy on your tractor. There are other factors that come into play to determine that.

Best thing to do is get a manual for it!!

Hope this helps!!

 

[Coolcorran]

From what I can find on the internet it looks like your three point hitch is Category #1 with a lift capacity of 2,800 pounds. This does not necessarily mean that you can put an implement that heavy on your tractor. There are other factors that come into play to determine that.

Best thing to do is get a manual for it!!

Hope this helps!!

Thanks much - agreed, manual is step 1. Thanks again.

 

[bearthebruce]

We run a MF1533 - same frame just 7 ponies less under the hood.

The 2800# lift is rated. It is a Cat 1 - 3pt hitch.
We do have a manual. What do you need to know?

 

[Coolcorran]

We run a MF1533 - same frame just 7 ponies less under the hood.

The 2800# lift is rated. It is a Cat 1 - 3pt hitch.
We do have a manual. What do you need to know?

Thanks @bearthebruce, much appreciated. How did you get your hands on a .pdf copy of the manual?

 

[Coolcorran]

We run a MF1533 - same frame just 7 ponies less under the hood.

The 2800# lift is rated. It is a Cat 1 - 3pt hitch.
We do have a manual. What do you need to know?

I'm looking for the recommended oil/air/fuel filters & recommended oils - I want to give her a good service

 

[bearthebruce]

Just did that on the 1533... the Hydraulic and air filters I would guess to be the same. Not sure about the engine oil filter and the fuel filter.

I have all of those part numbers. If they are not in the service manual I linked in the PM, let me know. I'll get them.

Pretty sure they are listed in the Service Manual too.

The Hydraulic service is pretty easy but you do need a big pan! 11 gallons.

 

[Coolcorran]

11 gallons - wow! Thanks for the tips

 

[DarkBlack]

I have a 1540 plus the operator manual in printed form. Be glad to help if I can

 

[Coolcorran]

I have a 1540 plus the operator manual in printed form. Be glad to help if I can

many thanks @DarkBlack - I will be sure to send a request if I have something specific.

How do you find the 1540? Any issues or things for me to avoid/be wary of?