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Massey Ferguson 1030 vs Massey Ferguson GC1705
Verdict: Massey Ferguson 1030 vs Massey Ferguson GC1705
The Massey Ferguson 1030 and the Massey Ferguson GC1705 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 23 hp. Massey Ferguson GC1705 is the lighter machine (650 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 GC1705 is the newer design (2013 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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Fit & specs
Massey Ferguson
71
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Massey Ferguson
71
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
23 hp
23 hp
Confidence
98%
98%
Guide price
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Overview
Distributor
Massey FergusonReference
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
hydrostatic powerReference
Variants
1030L
industrial tow tractorReference
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GC1705
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tractorReference
GC1710
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backhoe-loaderReference
Engine
Fuel tank
29.5 LReference
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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
12Reference
Oil capacity
28.0 LReference
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Coolant capacity
4.2 LReference
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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
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
E-HSTReference
forward and reverse options
12 forward and 3 reverseReference
Hydrostatic infinite (2-range) F&RReference
Wheel Drive
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4WDReference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)
17.2 kWReference
13.9 kWReference
PTO (tested)
17.4 kWReference
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Type
gearReference
hydrostaticReference
Pump flow
20.4 lpmReference
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Rear Type
IReference
IReference
Rear lift (at ends)
784 kgReference
539 kgReference
Rear PTO
liveReference
independentReference
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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SCV flow
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16.3 lpmReference
Total flow
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23.8 lpmReference
Steering flow
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7.6 lpmReference
Mid PTO
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independentReference
Mid PTO Type
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2000Reference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
155 cmReference
145 cmReference
Weight
2398 to 2815 poundsReference
650 kgReference
Front tire
5.00x15Reference
18x8.50-10Reference
Rear tire
11.2x24Reference
26x12.00-12Reference
Ag front
6.00x14 (4WD)Reference
18x8.50-10Reference
Ag rear
11.2x24Reference
26x12.00-12Reference
Lawn/turf front
24x8.50-12Reference
18x8.50-10Reference
Lawn/turf rear
13.6x16Reference
26x12.00-12Reference
Length
267 cmReference
247 cmReference
Width
133 cmReference
120 cmReference
Height (steering wheel)
143 cmReference
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Ground clearance
29 cmReference
17 cmReference
Shipping
1177 kgReference
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Operating
1276 kgReference
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Industrial front
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18x8.50-10Reference
Industrial rear
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26x12.00-12Reference
Height (ROPS)
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184 cmReference
Shipping weight
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650 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
negativeReference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
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
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Cruise control
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AvailableReference
SCV control
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JoystickReference
Rollover protective structure
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Two-post folding ROPS.Reference
Capacities
Capacity
86.9 ciReference
68.5 ciReference
Power
Rated Power
26 hpReference
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Max Power
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22.5 hpReference
PTO
Rear PTO Power
AvailableReference
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
open centerReference
Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)
Category IReference
Category IReference
Pump Rated Output (total)
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6.3 gpmReference
Steering & Implements flow
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2 gpmReference
Rear Hitch maximum lift capacity
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539.8 kgReference
Dimensions & weight
Overall Height
145 cmReference
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Overall Length
267.5 cmReference
247.9 cmReference
Overall Width
133.9 cmReference
120 cmReference
Height Over ROPS
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184.9 cmReference
Overall weight
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650 kgReference
Steering & brakes
Steering type
manual (2WD), power assist (4WD)Reference
hydrostatic powerReference
Brakes
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wet discReference
Massey Ferguson GC1705 attachments
Wheels & tyres
Rear Wheel Type
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Ag rear: 26x12.00-12Reference
Front Wheel Type
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Ag front: 18x8.50-10Reference
Operator station
Cab Availability
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AvailableReference
Cab Seat Type
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Coil springReference
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.