1533-1540 or 1433-1440

[HRS]

I stopped in a MF dealer the other day and while nosing around, I ran across the 15 series. I was quite impressed with what I saw. Currently, all I know about them is that they are an import model made by Iseki in Japan. At first I thought that the 33 hp engine might be a little small in such a large looking machine, but on looking at the specs, I saw that the 1533/1433 only weighs about 2800 lbs. So if you have one of these, I'd like to hear from you, how many hrs, likes and dislikes, etc. Thank you.

 

[Nasty135]

HRS, I have a 1433v with only about 50hrs /forums/images/graemlins/frown.gif, I don't use it as much as originally planned...but as for your questions:
The 33hp is plenty, what I don't like is the 8x8 trans even though the shuttle shift is great the ratios between hi & lo range are too wide(too fast or too slow). I would rather have the 16x16 shuttle or the hydro.

Weight wise , I think its OK , My rears are loaded R4's and it has a FEL so I think its around 3200+

The 1433 has a pretty tight turning radius which I like, But the tractor is only 60" wide which is fairly narrow and you sit up a little high which is good for loader work , But when you traverse a slope you get a little pucker factor .

I would also like telescoping lift arms because its a little tight trying to hook up implements with the 14.9 x24 R4 rear tires so close together.

I really don't have any other loader experience to compare mine against another , all I can say is ,it seems plenty powerful...Compare pump flow GPM with other brands...

Hope this what your looking for /forums/images/graemlins/cool.gif

 

[HRS]

Thanks. You answered a few questions I had. I was curious as to how the 8x8 stacked up against the 12x12. I play on a tractor that is 12x12 now, when I can, and I love the range it has. So I'll give this more consideration.