Compare/Massey Ferguson 1030 vs Massey Ferguson GC1723E

Massey Ferguson 1030 vs Massey Ferguson GC1723E

Verdict: Massey Ferguson 1030 vs Massey Ferguson GC1723E

The Massey Ferguson 1030 and the Massey Ferguson GC1723E are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 23 hp. Massey Ferguson GC1723E is the lighter machine (689 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 25.0 L) for longer stints between fills. Massey Ferguson GC1723E is the newer design (2019 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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Massey Ferguson

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Rated power

23 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Distributor

Massey FergusonReference

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Manufacturer

ToyoshaReference

Massey Ferguson (a part of AGCO)Reference

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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Differential lock

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mechanical rearReference

Variants

1030L

industrial tow tractorReference

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GC1723E

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tractorReference

GC1723EB

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backhoe-loader tractorReference

Engine

Fuel tank

29.5 LReference

25.0 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

Air cleaner

dual dry elementReference

dryReference

Pre-heating

glow plugsReference

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Compression

23:1Reference

22.5:1Reference

Rated RPM

2500Reference

2600Reference

Firing order

1-3-2Reference

Starter volts

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

No of Cylinders

3-cylinderReference

Rated engine speed

2,500Reference

2,600Reference

Bore and stroke

3.228x3.543 inchesReference

3.08x3.07 inchesReference

Compression ratio

23:1Reference

22.5:1Reference

Cooling system

liquid-cooledReference

Engine (gross)

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16.8 kWReference

Engine (net)

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16.1 kWReference

Emissions

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Tier IVReference

Power (net)

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16.1 kWReference

Power (gross)

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16.8 kWReference

Idle RPM

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1250-2860Reference

Starter

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electricReference

Emissions compliance

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Tier IVReference

Transmission

Gears

12 forward and 3 reverseReference

infinite forward and reverse (2-range)Reference

Transmission Type

GearReference

HSTReference

forward and reverse options

12 forward and 3 reverseReference

infinite (2-range) forward and reverseReference

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

16.3 lpmReference

Rear Type

IReference

Rear lift (at ends)

784 kgReference

540 kgReference

Rear PTO

liveReference

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

540 (1.375)Reference

Front PTO

independentReference

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Clutch

215.9mm dry discReference

mechanical wet discReference

Power at rated PTO speed

17.0 kWReference

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Pressure

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132.4 barReference

Total flow

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23.8 lpmReference

Steering flow

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7.6 lpmReference

Steering press.

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83.4 barReference

Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

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299 kgReference

Engine RPM

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540@2532Reference

Mid PTO

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independentReference

Mid PTO Type

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2000 (1.00)Reference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

155 cmReference

145 cmReference

Weight

2398 to 2815 poundsReference

689 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

118 cmReference

Height (steering wheel)

143 cmReference

132 cmReference

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

Max front axle

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879 kgReference

Max rear axle

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949 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

Charging amps

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40Reference

Battery CCA

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433Reference

Total cold cranking amps

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433Reference

Attachment overview

72" Mower deck

Cutting width

182 cmReference

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Massey Ferguson 1017 Backhoe

Backhoe type

Massey Ferguson 1017 BackhoeReference

Massey Ferguson CB65 BackhoeReference

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 Ferguson (a part of AGCO)Reference

Country of manufacturer

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Sub-Compact Utility tractorReference

Capacities

Capacity

86.9 ciReference

68.5 ciReference

Max capacity

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1220 kgReference

Power

Rated Power

26 hpReference

21.6 hpReference

PTO

Rear PTO Power

AvailableReference

Front PTO Power

AvailableReference

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Rear PTO RPM

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540 RPMReference

Mid PTO RPM

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2,000 (1.00)Reference

Hydraulics

Hydraulics Type

open centerReference

Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)

Category IReference

Maximum operating pressure

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1,920 psiReference

Steering & Implements flow

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2.0 gpm (4.3 gpm)Reference

Dimensions & weight

Overall Height

145 cmReference

132.1 cmReference

Overall Length

267.5 cmReference

247.9 cmReference

Overall Width

133.9 cmReference

118.6 cmReference

Steering & brakes

Steering type

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

powerReference

Brakes

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wet discReference

Massey Ferguson GC1723E attachments

Massey Ferguson CB65 Backhoe

Transport height

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180 cmReference

Bucket width

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40 cmReference

Digging depth

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198 cmReference

Reach from pivot

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271 cmReference

Loading height

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167 cmReference

Bucket Rotation

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177°Reference

Swing Arc

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150°Reference

Bucket force

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1123 kgReference

Dipperstick force

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792 kgReference

Wheels & tyres

Rear wheel tread range

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26x12.00-12 inchReference

Front Wheel tread range

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18x8.50-10Reference

Operator station

Cab Availability

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AvailableReference

Cab Air conditioning, temperature differential

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Two-post fixed ROPS. Folding ROPS on GC1,723EB backhoe package.Reference

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.