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Read articles →A one-year, 252-hour owner review from someone who uses the MF 1526 for paid work, not just hobby farming. Covers the linked throttle/hydrostat as a genuine gripe, the dealer-installed WR Long grapple and skid steer quick attach setup (since neither comes standard), loader lift capacity trade-offs, and a practical weight-management point for operators hauling on public roads. Best for working-property buyers comparing compact utility tractors.
An owner-operator using the tractor commercially, so expect candid field impressions alongside clear bias toward his dealer relationship and the Massey Ferguson brand his family has run for 30 years.
No, the 1526 does not come standard with an option for third function or skid steer quick attach. The dealer had WR Long install it, replacing the stock loader setup, which took about half a day.
The throttle is connected to the hydrostatic pedal, so the tractor won't move much unless it's revved up high, especially noticeable when not fully warmed up in the morning.
The grapple weighs about 700 pounds, and the owner estimates it takes away a little under 600 pounds of the loader's lift capacity.
Yes, the owner calls it a fantastic product, noting it is solid heavy duty steel weighing about 200 pounds more than cheaper competitors, unlike thinner Chinese-made loaders that bend or break.
