Compact against Sub-Compact · same Massey Ferguson lineup
Massey Ferguson 1825E vs Massey Ferguson 1M.25
| Spec | Massey Ferguson 1825E | Massey Ferguson 1M.25 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ~$16,455 | ~$19,037 |
| What that price is | MSRP, base build | MSRP, base build |
| Size class | Compact | Sub-Compact |
| Transmission | Hydrostatic | Hydrostatic |
| Engine hp | 24 hp | 24.8 hp |
| PTO hp | 19.2 hp | 18.2 hp |
| Loader lift | 1,047 lbsat max height | 852 lbs500 mm ahead of the pin |
| Three-point lift | 1,598 lbs24 in behind the lift points | 1,058 lbs24 in behind the lift points |
| Hydraulic flow | 10.9 GPM | 5.5 GPM |
| Drive | 4WD | 4WD |
| Engine | Iseki | Iseki |
| Weight | 2,679 lbs | 2,172 lbs |
| Fuel tank | 10 gal | not published |
| 4WD | Yes | Yes |
| Front loader | Yes | Yes |
| Cab available | No | Yes |
| Hydrostatic | Yes | Yes |
| Power steering | Yes | Yes |
| Cruise control | No | No |
| 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 1M.25
What they like
- 1,058 lb of lift 24 inches behind the ball ends against the 1GC's 661 lb, which is the difference between a light box blade and a real one
- 852 lb at the loader measured 19.5 inches forward of the pivot pin - a conservative measuring point, so the working figure is honest rather than flattering
- An air-conditioned cab is on the option list at 24.8 hp, which is rare this small and impossible on the 1GC range
- Folding ROPS is standard rather than an upgrade, unlike the fixed hoop on the 1GC.23 and 1GC.25
- A 12-speed power shuttle is offered as an alternative to the hydrostatic, so the same model covers both loader work and steady field work
- Massey's 1.5 L Iseki three-cylinder is the same supplier as the rest of the compact range, so dealer familiarity carries across
What they complain about
- The cab build is $6,745 over this platform in AGCO's price book, and tires are a required extra group at $1,913 or $2,346 - the base figure buys a tractor with neither
- 5.5 gpm of implement flow with a further 3.3 for steering is modest, and is less than the 6.9 gpm the smaller 1GC.25 gets
- Neither Massey nor the specification databases publish a fuel tank capacity for this model
- 18.2 hp at the PTO out of 24.8 at the engine is a poor take-off fraction - the 22.5 hp 1GC.23 puts 18.3 hp down
- Only a hydrostatic PTO figure is published; Massey lists no mechanical-transmission PTO rating for this model the way it does for every other M
- Adding the cab takes it from 2,172 lb to 2,502 lb, which is a third of a ton of extra weight on a sub-compact chassis