Compare/Massey Ferguson 1205 vs Massey Ferguson 1417

Massey Ferguson 1205 vs Massey Ferguson 1417

Verdict: Massey Ferguson 1205 vs Massey Ferguson 1417

The Massey Ferguson 1205 and the Massey Ferguson 1417 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Massey Ferguson 1417 leads on rated power with 17 hp against 16 hp. Massey Ferguson 1205 is the lighter machine (601 kg vs 645 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Massey Ferguson 1417 is the newer design (2003 vs 1997). In short: choose the Massey Ferguson 1417 for outright pulling power, or the Massey Ferguson 1205 if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.

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Massey Ferguson

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Best match

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Massey Ferguson

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Best match

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Rated power

16 hp

17 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Distributor

Massey FergusonReference

Manufacturer

IsekiReference

liquid-cooledReference

Engine

Fuel tank

13.6 LReference

Engine (gross)

11.7 kWReference

12.4 kWReference

Engine (net)

11.4 kWReference

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Displacement

0.9 LReference

Power (net)

11.4 kWReference

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Power (gross)

11.7 kWReference

12.4 kWReference

Fuel system

indirect injectionReference

Pre-heating

glow plugsReference

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Compression

22.5:1Reference

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Rated RPM

2500Reference

Torque

50.0 NmReference

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Torque RPM

1800Reference

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Starter volts

12Reference

Coolant capacity

5.1 LReference

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Emissions

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Tier 2Reference

Transmission

Gears

infinite forward and reverseReference

infinite forward and reverse (2-range)Reference

Clutch

184mm dry discReference

dry discReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Gear PTO (claimed)

10.3 kWReference

9.9 kWReference

Hydro PTO (claimed)

9.5 kWReference

9.4 kWReference

Type

hydrostaticReference

Pump flow

18.2 lpmReference

Rear Type

IReference

Control

position controlReference

position and response controlReference

Rear lift (at ends)

479 kgReference

Gear Rear PTO

transmissionReference

Hydro Rear PTO

liveReference

Rear PTO Type

540 (1.375)Reference

540Reference

Engine RPM

2000@2446Reference

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Gear Mid PTO

transmssionReference

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Hydro Mid PTO

liveReference

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Mid PTO Type

2000Reference

Pressure

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137.2 barReference

Total flow

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23.8 lpmReference

Steering flow

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5.7 lpmReference

Rear Arms

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fixed link ends with turn-buckle stabilizersReference

Mid PTO

—

standardReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

142 cmReference

Weight

601 kgReference

645 kgReference

Front tire

5.00-12Reference

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Rear tire

8.00-16Reference

8-16Reference

Ag front

5.00-12Reference

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Ag rear

8.00-16Reference

8-16Reference

Lawn/turf front

20.5x8.00-10Reference

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Lawn/turf rear

29x12.00-15Reference

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Length

254 cmReference

Width

99 cmReference

Height (ROPS)

193 cmReference

188 cmReference

Shipping weight

601 kgReference

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Ground clearance

25 cmReference

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Front tread

74 cmReference

Rear tread

76 to 94 cmReference

Massey Ferguson 1205 attachments

1205 Serial Numbers

1997

F01001Reference

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1998

G01001Reference

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1999

H01001Reference

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2000

J01001Reference

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2001

K01001Reference

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2002

L01001Reference

LA0001Reference

2003

M01001Reference

MA0001Reference

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Battery CCA

325Reference

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Battery volts

12Reference

Attachment overview

54" Mower deck

Cutting width

137 cmReference

Overall width

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171 cmReference

Cut height

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5 to 10 cmReference

Cut positions

—

5Reference

Massey Ferguson 1417 attachments

1417 Serial Numbers

2004

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NA0001Reference

2005

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P0001Reference

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.