Compare/Massey Ferguson 1030 vs Massey Ferguson 1523

Massey Ferguson 1030 vs Massey Ferguson 1523

Verdict: Massey Ferguson 1030 vs Massey Ferguson 1523

The Massey Ferguson 1030 and the Massey Ferguson 1523 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 23 hp. Massey Ferguson 1523 is the lighter machine (694 kg vs 2,398 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Massey Ferguson 1030 holds more fuel (29.5 L vs 25 L) for longer stints between fills. Massey Ferguson 1523 is the newer design (2005 vs 1984). 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

23 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Distributor

Massey FergusonReference

Manufacturer

ToyoshaReference

IsekiReference

Four gears (1-4) plus reverse (R) in three ranges (L/M/H).Reference

liquid-cooledReference

Steering

power assist (4WD)Reference

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Original price

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$12,186 (2009 hydrostatic )Reference

Variants

1030L

industrial tow tractorReference

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Engine

Fuel tank

29.5 LReference

25 LReference

Engine

19.4 kWReference

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Drawbar (tested)

13.6 kWReference

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Displacement

1.4 LReference

1.1 LReference

Bore/Stroke

82 x 90 mmReference

78 x 78 mmReference

Power

19.4 kWReference

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Fuel system

indirect injectionReference

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Air cleaner

dual dry elementReference

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Pre-heating

glow plugsReference

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Compression

23:1Reference

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Rated RPM

2500Reference

2600Reference

Firing order

1-3-2Reference

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Starter volts

12Reference

Oil capacity

28.0 LReference

14.0 LReference

Coolant capacity

4.2 LReference

7.1 LReference

Power at rated engine speed

17.4 kWReference

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Max power

13.6 kWReference

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Fuel Type

DieselReference

dieselReference

No of Cylinders

3-cylinderReference

3 cylinderReference

Rated engine speed

2,500Reference

2,600 RPMReference

Bore and stroke

3.228x3.543 inchesReference

3.08x3.07 inchesReference

Compression ratio

23:1Reference

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Cooling system

liquid-cooledReference

Engine (gross)

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16.8 kWReference

Power (gross)

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16.8 kWReference

Starter

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electricReference

Transmission

Gears

12 forward and 3 reverseReference

infinite forward and reverse (2-range)Reference

Transmission Type

GearReference

forward and reverse options

12 forward and 3 reverseReference

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Wheel Drive

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4WDReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

17.2 kWReference

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PTO (tested)

17.4 kWReference

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Type

gearReference

hydrostaticReference

Pump flow

20.4 lpmReference

Rear Type

IReference

Rear lift (at ends)

784 kgReference

539 kgReference

Rear PTO

liveReference

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Rear PTO Type

540 (1.375)Reference

540Reference

Front PTO

independentReference

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Clutch

215.9mm dry discReference

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Power at rated PTO speed

17.0 kWReference

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Gear PTO (claimed)

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13.9 kWReference

Hydro PTO (claimed)

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13.1 kWReference

Valves

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NoneReference

Total flow

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30.4 lpmReference

Steering flow

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10.0 lpmReference

Control

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position controlReference

Gear Rear PTO

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transmissionReference

Hydro Rear PTO

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independentReference

Mid PTO

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independentReference

Mid PTO Type

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2000Reference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

155 cmReference

151 cmReference

Weight

2398 to 2815 poundsReference

694 kgReference

Front tire

5.00x15Reference

6.00-12Reference

Rear tire

11.2x24Reference

9.5-16Reference

Ag front

6.00x14 (4WD)Reference

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Ag rear

11.2x24Reference

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Lawn/turf front

24x8.50-12Reference

23x10.50-12Reference

Lawn/turf rear

13.6x16Reference

33x12.50-16.5Reference

Length

267 cmReference

259 cmReference

Width

133 cmReference

107 cmReference

Height (steering wheel)

143 cmReference

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Ground clearance

29 cmReference

26 cmReference

Shipping

1177 kgReference

694 kgReference

Operating

1276 kgReference

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Standard tires (ag)

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Front: 6.00-12. Rear: 9.5-16Reference

Industrial front

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23x8.50-12Reference

Industrial rear

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12x16.5Reference

Height

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195 cmReference

Front tread

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77 cmReference

Rear tread

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81 cmReference

Max front axle

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650 kgReference

Max rear axle

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1399 kgReference

Massey Ferguson 1030 attachments

1030 Serial Number Location

1030 Serial Numbers

1984

40101 (4WD)Reference

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1985

40600 (4WD)Reference

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1986

41245 (4WD)Reference

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1987

42167 (4WD)Reference

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1988

42594 (4WD)Reference

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1989

42953 (4WD)Reference

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1990

43251 (4WD)Reference

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1991

43492 (4WD)Reference

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1992

44024 (4WD)Reference

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Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Battery volts

12Reference

Charging system

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alternatorReference

Battery CCA

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433Reference

Total cold cranking amps

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433 CCAReference

Attachment overview

72" Mower deck

Cutting width

182 cmReference

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Massey Ferguson 1017 Backhoe

Backhoe type

Massey Ferguson 1017 BackhoeReference

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Test results

Fuel use

6.8 l/hourReference

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Max pull

1032 kgReference

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General

Make & Model

ToyoshaReference

Massey FergusonReference

Cruise control

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AvailableReference

SCV control

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JoystickReference

Rear tread spacing

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81.5 cmReference

Rollover protective structure

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Two-post folding ROPS.Reference

Country of manufacturer

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JapanReference

Capacities

Capacity

86.9 ciReference

68.5 ciReference

Fuel

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25.0 LReference

Front axle

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2.7 LReference

Max capacity

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1399 kgReference

Crankcase oil volume

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2.9 qtsReference

Power

Rated Power

26 hpReference

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Max Power

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22.5 hpReference

PTO

Rear PTO Power

AvailableReference

Front PTO Power

AvailableReference

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PTO Power

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18.7 hpReference

Rear PTO RPM

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540 RPMReference

Mid PTO RPM

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2,000 RPMReference

Hydraulics

Hydraulics Type

open centerReference

Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)

Category IReference

Pump Rated Output (total)

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8.04 gpmReference

Remote Valves

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NoneReference

Steering & Implements flow

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2.64 gpm (5.4 gpm)Reference

Rear Hitch maximum lift capacity

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539.8 kgReference

Rear Hitch Sensing Type

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position controlReference

Dimensions & weight

Overall Height

145 cmReference

195.6 cmReference

Overall Length

267.5 cmReference

259.1 cmReference

Overall Width

133.9 cmReference

107.4 cmReference

Overall weight

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694.9 kgReference

Steering & brakes

Steering type

manual (2WD), power assist (4WD)Reference

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Brakes

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wet discReference

Massey Ferguson 1523 attachments

Wheels & tyres

Rear Wheel Type

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9.5-16Reference

Front Wheel Type

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6.00-12Reference

Front Wheel tread range

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78 cmReference

Operator station

Cab Availability

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AvailableReference

Seat Suspension

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trueReference

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.