Height | 87.4 (221 cm) | |
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Length | 121 (307 cm) | |
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Weight | 3 | |
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Wheelbase | 70 (177 cm) | |
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Width (in.) | 62 (157 cm) | |
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"This is the second tractor for me, I have not found anything that is a deal breaker for me. I have the cab, backhoe and front-end loader. I honestly figured it was going to dig more on the toy side, was I wrong. It has plenty of power in hard clay soil, I was really surprised. "
"This is a nice unit. It is a little under powered and the hydraulics are a little weak, but overall it is a nice tractor to operate."
"Very capable. Can do much more than my old 135. Stable and easy to use. Build quality seems better than John Deere, Kubota and New Holland."
"Two problems (post warranty): First: Dirt in fuel tank. Fix by removing tank and cleaning, Had screen custom made at filler opening. Dealer had nothing to offer. Second Problem: Seems the Woodward Solenoid may need replacing; a common problem, apparently. Access to replace is tough."
"Tractor has done more than I ever thought it could, and is tougher than I expected. We use this in our Organic Farm and Vineyard. Moved 185 yards of Rock for Landscape. Moved more dirt than I can count. Never had anything it couldn't lift, or handle. 90+ time in 4 Low and plug along at 2000 rpms. Winter moves BIG SNOW like now tomorrow. Pushed, I mean pushed a 300' straight path in one shot that was over 2' deep. Just muscled it down the driveway. No spinning out. The extra bolt on 350 per side wheel weights are a must. I just got to the complete fluid swap from break in. I have friends who paid more for other big name machines and can't keep up with me in similar size. I upgraded to the skid steer front end system. Best thing I ever did. Way more bucket and better built than the one that comes on it. Talked a neighbor into one, and he bought the 40 HP next size up from mine w/backhoe---LOVES it. Only thing I forgot to have put on is the REAR hydraulic hook ups. Massey does make a quick Bolt on version. I just forgot. I "
"This is my first tractor. I have found it to be excellent in every way, but have no experience with other machines with which to compare. It is extremely fuel efficient. It has excellent power. I snowblow, mow a field, do some logging with a winch and some rototilling. The machine doesn't even break a sweat."
"I'm happy!"
"The fuel cut off switch is not very reliable or durable for the price."
"We grow choose and cut Christmas trees on 17 acres and we also produce compost (from horse manure, wood chips, etc). Our 1533 with FEL performs a variety of chores from ground preparation to snow removal and pesticide application to compost woodrow building and dump truck loading. It's a good little tractor but we've outgrown it already. I'm regretting not getting something in the 65-80 HP range as this tractor seems to need a little more butt for my needs. It's probably a great tractor for the hobby farm. It does work hard and isn't afraid of much. Very reliable and I've never had an issue with it---it's better than most people I know. The only thing I dislike intensely are the ergonomics of the controls. It's difficult to keep an eye on the three-point mounted equipment with knocking my knee into the FEL controller (and commanding it to dig into the ground causing an abrupt stop) or dragging a butt cheek into the PTO control and disengaging it. Sometimes I can do both :) This tractor is simply not engineering for large males (I'm 6'1" and 240 lbs) to operate comfortably. I wish it had a hydraulic remote... Other than that, I've generally liked this tractor and can continue to live with it if my accountant says I can't upgrade... Honey?"
"My only other tractor was an old Ferguson TO-35. My 1533 w/bucket was like going from a motor scooter to a Cadillac. It has performed very well. I've only had it stuck once and a neighbor with a 1540 MF pulled me out. Nothing else to compare it with, hence, the above ratings. Changed the oil and hydraulics myself and thanks to the forum I learned where and how to bleed the hyd. system."