Compare/Massey Ferguson 1020 vs Massey Ferguson 205

Massey Ferguson 1020 vs Massey Ferguson 205

Verdict: Massey Ferguson 1020 vs Massey Ferguson 205

The Massey Ferguson 1020 and the Massey Ferguson 205 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 17 hp. Massey Ferguson 205 is the lighter machine (1,815 kg vs 1,896 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Massey Ferguson 205 holds more fuel (26.9 L vs 22.0 L) for longer stints between fills. Massey Ferguson 1020 is the newer design (1983 vs 1978). 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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Rated power

17 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Distributor

Massey FergusonReference

Manufacturer

ToyoshaReference

Three speeds with high and low ranges and fast and slow modes.Reference

Three speeds, plus reverse, in two ranges.Reference

Steering

manualReference

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Differential lock

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mechanical rearReference

Engine

Fuel tank

22.0 LReference

26.9 LReference

Engine

15.7 kWReference

14.9 kWReference

Displacement

1.1 LReference

Bore/Stroke

75 x 85 mmReference

88 x 88 mmReference

Power

15.7 kWReference

14.9 kWReference

Fuel system

indirect injectionReference

Air cleaner

single dry elementReference

paper elementReference

Pre-heating

glow plugsReference

Compression

23:1Reference

Rated RPM

2350Reference

2400Reference

Firing order

1-3-2Reference

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Starter volts

12Reference

Oil capacity

26.1 LReference

4.0 LReference

Coolant capacity

4.2 LReference

4.0 LReference

Fuel Type

DieselReference

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No of Cylinders

3-cylinderReference

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Rated engine speed

2,350Reference

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Bore and stroke

2.953x3.347 inchesReference

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Compression ratio

23:1Reference

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Cooling system

liquid-cooledReference

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Drawbar (tested)

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9.6 kWReference

Torque

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63.7 NmReference

Torque RPM

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1700Reference

Power at rated engine speed

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12.2 kWReference

Max power

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9.5 kWReference

Transmission

Gear Wheelbase

144 cmReference

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Gear Length

240 cmReference

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2WD gear Shipping weight

860 kgReference

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Gears

infinite forward and reverseReference

6 forward and 2 reverseReference

Transmission Type

HSTReference

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2WD Oil capacity

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16.0 LReference

4WD Oil capacity

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17.0 LReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Gear PTO (claimed)

12.7 kWReference

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Hydro PTO (claimed)

10.8 kWReference

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Type

hydrostaticReference

gearReference

Pump flow

19.3 lpmReference

19.7 lpmReference

Rear Type

IReference

Gear Rear lift (at ends)

699 kgReference

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Hydro Rear lift (at ends)

769 kgReference

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Gear Rear PTO

transmissionReference

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Hydro Rear PTO

liveReference

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Rear PTO Type

540 (1.375)Reference

Mid PTO Type

2226 (with hydro)Reference

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Front PTO

independent (optional)Reference

independentReference

Clutch

198mm dry discReference

200mm mechanical dry discReference

PTO (claimed)

—

11.9 kWReference

PTO (tested)

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12.3 kWReference

Pressure

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117.2 barReference

Control

—

position controlReference

Rear PTO

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transmissionReference

Engine RPM

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540@2365Reference

Power at rated PTO speed

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12.1 kWReference

Dimensions

Hydro Wheelbase

150 cmReference

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Weight

1896 to 2723 poundsReference

1815 to 2215 poundsReference

Front tire

4.00x12Reference

4.00-12Reference

2WD Rear tire

8.3x24Reference

8.2/8-24Reference

2WD Standard tires (ag)

Front: 4.00x12. Rear: 8.3x24Reference

Front: 4.00-12. Rear: 8.2/8-24Reference

4WD Standard tires (ag)

Front: 6x14. Rear: 8.3x24Reference

Front: 6.00-14. Rear: 8.3/8/24Reference

2WD Lawn/turf front

24x8.50-12Reference

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4WD Lawn/turf front

25x8.50-14Reference

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Lawn/turf rear

13.6x16Reference

13.6-16Reference

Hydro Length

289 cmReference

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2WD Width

115 cmReference

109 cmReference

4WD Width

119 cmReference

114 cmReference

Height (steering wheel)

134 cmReference

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4WD hydro Shipping weight

1235 kgReference

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2WD Ground clearance

34 cmReference

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4WD Ground clearance

29 cmReference

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2WD Wheelbase

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140 cmReference

4WD Wheelbase

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139 cmReference

Lawn/turf front

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20x8.00-10Reference

2WD Height (steering wheel)

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128 cmReference

4WD Height (steering wheel)

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137 cmReference

2WD Front tread

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90 cmReference

4WD Front tread

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96 cmReference

2WD Rear tread

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84 to 107 cmReference

4WD Rear tread

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89 to 112 cmReference

2WD Shipping

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823 kgReference

4WD Shipping

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941 kgReference

2WD Operating

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864 kgReference

4WD Operating

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1004 kgReference

Ballasted

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1415 kgReference

Massey Ferguson 1020 attachments

1020 Serial Numbers

1983

40101 (1020-4)Reference

01440 (4WD)Reference

1984

40395 (1020-4)Reference

01516 (4WD)Reference

1985

40549 (1020-4)Reference

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1986

41002 (1020-4)Reference

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1987

41709 (1020H-4)Reference

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1988

42343 (1020H-4)Reference

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1989

42641 (1020H-4)Reference

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1990

43016 (1020H-4)Reference

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1991

43264 (1020H-4)Reference

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1992

43694 (1020H-4)Reference

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Location:

Serial number plate below the dash of the Massey Ferguson 1020.Reference

Serial number plate under the tractor instrument panel.Reference

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Battery volts

12Reference

Charging system

—

alternatorReference

Charging amps

—

15Reference

Attachment overview

General

Make & Model

ToyoshaReference

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Capacities

Capacity

68.7 ciReference

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Power

Rated Power

21 hpReference

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PTO

Rear PTO Power

AvailableReference

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Mid PTO

AvailableReference

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Front PTO Power

AvailableReference

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Hydraulics

Hydraulics Type

open centerReference

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Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)

Category IReference

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Dimensions & weight

Overall Height

134.4 cmReference

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Steering & brakes

Steering type

manualReference

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Variants

205

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2WDReference

205-4

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4WDReference

Massey Ferguson 205 attachments

205 Serial Numbers

1978

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00101Reference

1979

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00101 (4WD)Reference

1980

—

00677 (4WD)Reference

1981

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00916 (4WD)Reference

1982

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01390 (4WD)Reference

Final

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Unknown (4WD)Reference

Test results

Fuel use

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4.5 l/hourReference

Max pull

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966 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.