MF 1600/1500 Series Brochure - Massey Ferguson

Independent PTO System.This system is specifically designed toincrease productivity, reliability andsafety. But another built-in benefit isthat it actually increases the workinglife of your implements by allowingthem to function at their most efficient.The hydraulic PTO clutch featurespush-button control, so you can engageor disengage both rear and (if equipped)mid PTO on the go – no clutching, noreaching for levers.while protecting the entire system andyour tools. So it’s perfect for use withhigh-inertia implements like rotarycutters and aerators, ensuring a higherlevel of driveline protection.And for added operator protectionon every model in our 1500 and1600 Series, the auto shut-off andneutral-start systems come standardwith the PTO system.The rear and mid PTO run independentlyor simultaneously, so you can powera snow blower while operating a sand/salt spreader or mow and fertilize at thesame time. In addition, on our 1600Series models, you can control the rateof engagement by simply pressing abutton next to the PTO button. Thisautomatically modulates the flow of oilto the PTO clutch, eliminating the shockload that can happen with lesser systemsPumped-Up HydraulicsTwo powerful pumps work hard in tandem – one to power the steering and a separatepump to feed auxiliary hydraulics – moving more gallons of oil per minute to loaders,backhoes and snow blowers for fast operation and quicker response.PAGE 23Work Tools – PTO