Compare/Centaur AG-48 vs Massey Ferguson 1E.25

Centaur AG-48 vs Massey Ferguson 1E.25

Verdict: Centaur AG-48 vs Massey Ferguson 1E.25

The Centaur AG-48 and the Massey Ferguson 1E.25 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 20 hp. Massey Ferguson 1E.25 is the lighter machine (1,210 kg vs 1,224 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Massey Ferguson 1E.25 is the newer design (2025 vs 1948). Use the full side-by-side spec tables below to weigh the details against your own operation, and confirm with a dealer demo.

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Acreage600 acBudgetMain crop / use

Fit & specs

Centaur

Fit score

Clear

Massey Ferguson

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

20 hp

Confidence

40%

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Distributor

CentaurReference

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Manufacturer

Le RoiReference

Massey Ferguson (a part of AGCO)Reference

Gear 1 used for pull test.Reference

liquid-cooledReference

Engine

Drawbar (claimed)

14.9 kWReference

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Belt (claimed)

18.6 kWReference

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Drawbar (tested)

15.1 kWReference

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Belt (tested)

17.9 kWReference

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Displacement

2.3 LReference

1.5 LReference

Bore/Stroke

89 x 92 mmReference

87 x 84 mmReference

Air cleaner

oil bathReference

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Rated RPM

1500Reference

2600Reference

Belt power (max)

17.9 kWReference

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Max power

15.1 kWReference

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Fuel tank

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37.9 LReference

Engine

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17.9 kWReference

Power

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17.9 kWReference

Starter

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electricReference

Starter volts

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12Reference

Transmission

Type

unsynchronized gearReference

hydrostaticReference

Gears

4 forward and 1 reverseReference

infinite forward and reverse (3-range)Reference

Clutch

dry discReference

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Dimensions

Weight

1224 kgReference

1210 kgReference

Front tire

5.00-15Reference

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Rear tire

9-24Reference

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Ag front

5.00-15Reference

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Ag rear

9-24Reference

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Operating weight

1224 kgReference

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Ballasted weight

1678 kgReference

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Front tread

121 cmReference

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Rear tread

121 to 149 cmReference

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Length

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295 cmReference

Height (ROPS)

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247 cmReference

Ground clearance

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27 cmReference

Capacities

Diameter

15 cmReference

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Width

15 cmReference

133 cmReference

RPM

1500Reference

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Speed

840.03 meters/minReference

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Test results

Belt fuel use (max)

9.8 l/hourReference

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Max pull

956 kgReference

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PTO & Hydraulics

Gear PTO (claimed)

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15.2 kWReference

Hydro PTO (claimed)

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14.3 kWReference

Pump flow

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27.6 lpmReference

Steering flow

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13.6 lpmReference

Rear Type

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IReference

Rear lift (at ends)

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1000 kgReference

Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

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724 kgReference

Gear Rear PTO

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transmissionReference

Hydro Rear PTO

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independentReference

Rear PTO Type

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540 (1.375)Reference

Massey Ferguson 1E.25 attachments

Electrical

Ground

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negativeReference

Battery volts

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12Reference

Attachment overview

Massey Ferguson BH3222 Backhoe

Backhoe type

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Massey Ferguson BH3222 BackhoeReference

Transport height

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215 cmReference

Bucket width

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40 cmReference

Digging depth

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220 cmReference

Reach from pivot

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322 cmReference

Loading height

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187 cmReference

Bucket Rotation

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180°Reference

Swing Arc

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180°Reference

Bucket force

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1460 kgReference

Dipperstick force

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954 kgReference

Fit score weighs budget, operation size, crop match and data confidence against the details above. It’s guidance, not advice — always confirm with a dealer demo.