Both sub-compact · same Massey Ferguson lineup
Massey Ferguson GC1725M vs Massey Ferguson 1GC.23
Massey Ferguson1GC.23
Massey Ferguson
Massey Ferguson 1GC.23
~$12,996
22.5 hp engine · 18.3 PTO−19% to the shaft
| Spec | Massey Ferguson GC1725M | Massey Ferguson 1GC.23 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ~$12,987 | ~$12,996 |
| What that price is | MSRP, base build | MSRP, base build |
| Size class | Sub-Compact | Sub-Compact |
| Transmission | Hydrostatic | Hydrostatic |
| Engine hp | 24.5 hp | 22.5 hp |
| PTO hp | 18.5 hp | 18.3 hp |
| Loader lift | 922 lbsmeasuring point not recorded | 662 lbs500 mm ahead of the pin |
| Three-point lift | 661 lbs24 in behind the lift points | 661 lbs24 in behind the lift points |
| Hydraulic flow | 6.9 GPM | 6 GPM |
| Drive | 4WD | 4WD |
| Engine | Iseki | Iseki |
| Weight | 1,532 lbs | not published |
| Fuel tank | 7.9 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 / 2000 hr 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 GC1725M
What they like
- The Iseki-built 1.1L diesel is a well-regarded Japanese engine and gives it a strong 24.5 HP, matching or beating the Kubota BX
- 922 lb loader lift edges out the Kubota BX2380 and is more than enough for typical homeowner material handling
- The dual-pedal HST and hydrostatic steering are smooth and refined, feeling like a premium machine
- 6-year powertrain warranty is competitive with the best in the sub-compact segment
- Larger 7.9-gallon fuel tank means longer stints between refills than the BX or 1025R
- Cast front axle and stout construction give it good stability for loader work
What they complain about
- Massey's compact-tractor dealer network is thinner than Kubota's and Deere's, so support depends heavily on your local dealer
- The 660 lb 3-point lift is the lowest in this sub-compact group, limiting heavier rear implements
- Resale value doesn't match Kubota or Deere in the sub-compact segment where those two dominate
- No drive-over mower deck system, so installing the mid-mount deck is a more manual process
- Parts pricing through AGCO can be higher than expected for a small tractor
- It's often priced close to a Kubota BX2380 without the same resale or dealer density advantages
- Attachment selection tailored specifically for the GC series is narrower than for Kubota and Deere
Massey Ferguson 1GC.23
What they like
- 18.3 hp reaches the PTO from 22.5 hp at the engine, a better take-off fraction than the 1GC.25 manages from 24.5 hp
- Push-button cruise control is standard on the hydrostatic, which the rival Kubota BX1880 and BX2380 do not offer at any price
- Independent rear 540 and mid 2,000 rpm PTOs are both standard, so a mid-mount deck and a rear implement can be run without a live-PTO compromise
- Hitch and loader capacities are identical to the dearer 1GC.25, so nothing about what it can carry is given up by taking the smaller engine
- AGCO offers a 10 year / 2,000 hour extended plan over the 5 year powertrain cover
What they complain about
- Tires are a required extra-cost group rather than standard kit, so the R-4 industrial set adds $862 and the FL.1805 loader another $3,688 before this is a working machine
- 6 gpm of pump flow is the lowest in the range and is shared with the steering circuit, so a grapple or a snow blower sees well under that
- Massey publishes no weight, no fuel capacity and no transmission detail on the US 1GC page, so those figures come from a specification database instead
- Fixed ROPS that does not fold, which rules out a low barn door or garage unless you step up to the 1GC.23B
- 662 lb at the loader is at the bottom of the sub-compact class and a John Deere 1025R beats it
- No cab is offered anywhere in the 1GC range