Compact against Sub-Compact · same Massey Ferguson lineup
Massey Ferguson 1825E vs Massey Ferguson 1GC.25
Massey Ferguson1GC.25
Massey Ferguson
Massey Ferguson 1GC.25
~$14,834
24.5 hp engine · 18.5 PTO−24% to the shaft
| Spec | Massey Ferguson 1825E | Massey Ferguson 1GC.25 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ~$16,455 | ~$14,834 |
| What that price is | MSRP, base build | MSRP, base build |
| Size class | Compact | Sub-Compact |
| Transmission | Hydrostatic | Hydrostatic |
| Engine hp | 24 hp | 24.5 hp |
| PTO hp | 19.2 hp | 18.5 hp |
| Loader lift | 1,047 lbsat max height | 662 lbs500 mm ahead of the pin |
| Three-point lift | 1,598 lbs24 in behind the lift points | 661 lbs24 in behind the lift points |
| Hydraulic flow | 10.9 GPM | 6.9 GPM |
| Drive | 4WD | 4WD |
| Engine | Iseki | Iseki |
| Weight | 2,679 lbs | not published |
| Fuel tank | 10 gal | 6.6 gal |
| 4WD | Yes | Yes |
| Front loader | Yes | Yes |
| Cab available | No | No |
| Hydrostatic | Yes | Yes |
| Power steering | Yes | Yes |
| Cruise control | No | Yes |
| Warranty | 6 yr powertrain | 5 yr powertrain |
A highlighted cell wins its row on the rule named above the table: more power, lift, capacity or flow, or a lower price. A lift row is left unwon whenever the two makers measured in different places, or where either of them did not say — a figure quoted at the pivot pin and one quoted 500 mm ahead of it describe the same loader and differ by roughly a third, so ranking them against each other would invent a result. Prices are typical list and move with dealer packages.
From owner discussion and long-term write-ups
What owners of each one say
Massey Ferguson 1825E
What they like
- You get a genuine compact-frame tractor (2,668 lbs, bigger tires, more clearance) for roughly what a loaded Kubota BX sub-compact costs
- The Iseki-built 1.5L diesel is a proven, quiet powerplant - Iseki has supplied engines to multiple compact tractor brands for decades
- 1,598 lb three-point lift at 24 inches doubles what a BX or Deere 1025R can pick up, so box blades and tillers that stall sub-compacts are no problem
- 10-gallon fuel tank is nearly double a sub-compact's, so you work all day without refueling
- Higher ground clearance and larger rear tires handle rough pasture and rutted trails that beach a BX-class machine
- Simple economy spec means less to break - owners like that there's no fragile trim or extra electronics
- The FLx2407 loader lifts 1,437 lbs, real loader capability for firewood, gravel, and pallet work
What they complain about
- It's an economy model and feels like it - flat sheet-metal fenders, basic seat, and none of the refinement of a Kubota B or Deere 2-series
- The E-series parts-bin ergonomics draw complaints - control placement is functional but awkward compared to Kubota's layout
- AGCO/Massey compact dealers are sparser than Kubota and Deere in much of the US, so check local support first
- Resale value is soft - Masseys in this class sell used at bigger discounts than the equivalent orange or green tractor
- No mid-PTO on the base configuration means belly mower options are limited versus a 1025R or BX
- 24 engine HP is modest for a 2,700 lb tractor - it works, but it's leisurely with heavy loads compared to a 25+ HP Kubota L
Massey Ferguson 1GC.25
What they like
- Carries over the GC1725M's 24.5 hp Iseki 1.1 L three-cylinder, so a decade of dealer service knowledge and implement fitment transfers straight across
- Push-button cruise control is standard on the hydrostatic, which the competing Kubota BX2380 does not offer at any price
- 18.5 hp at the rear PTO out of 24.5 hp at the engine is a high take-off for a sub-compact, and independent mid and rear PTOs are both standard
- The 1GC.25B variant puts a 76 in backhoe and a folding ROPS on the same chassis, so the backhoe is a factory build rather than a dealer-fitted subframe
- AGCO sells a 10 year / 2,000 hour plan on top of the 5 year powertrain cover, the longest extended term offered in this class
What they complain about
- Massey publishes no weight, fuel capacity, transmission detail or hydraulic flow on the US 1GC page, so several figures here come from a specification database rather than the maker's own sheet
- 662 lb at the loader and 661 lb at the hitch are both at the bottom of the sub-compact class, and a John Deere 1025R beats each of them
- 6.9 gpm of pump flow is shared with the steering circuit, so a backhoe or a grapple sees well under that
- Massey publishes no price at all and nearly every US dealer listing bundles the FL.1805 loader, so a bare-tractor figure is hard to pin down and varies by region
- 6.6 gal of fuel is a small tank even by sub-compact standards
- No cab is offered anywhere in the 1GC range, and the fixed ROPS on this model does not fold for a low garage or barn door