Compare/Massey Ferguson 1205 vs Massey Ferguson 1520

Massey Ferguson 1205 vs Massey Ferguson 1520

Verdict: Massey Ferguson 1205 vs Massey Ferguson 1520

The Massey Ferguson 1205 and the Massey Ferguson 1520 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Massey Ferguson 1520 leads on rated power with 17 hp against 16 hp. Massey Ferguson 1205 is the lighter machine (601 kg vs 669 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Massey Ferguson 1520 holds more fuel (28.0 L vs 13.6 L) for longer stints between fills. Massey Ferguson 1520 is the newer design (2018 vs 1997). In short: choose the Massey Ferguson 1520 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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Massey Ferguson

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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

liquid-cooled inlineReference

Differential lock

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mechanical rearReference

Engine

Fuel tank

13.6 LReference

28.0 LReference

Engine (gross)

11.7 kWReference

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Engine (net)

11.4 kWReference

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Displacement

0.9 LReference

1.1 LReference

Power (net)

11.4 kWReference

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Power (gross)

11.7 kWReference

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Fuel system

indirect injectionReference

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Pre-heating

glow plugsReference

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Compression

22.5:1Reference

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Rated RPM

2500Reference

2600Reference

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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Engine

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14.5 kWReference

Bore/Stroke

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78 x 78 mmReference

Emissions

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Stage 5Reference

Power

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14.5 kWReference

Air cleaner

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dryReference

Starter

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electricReference

Transmission

Gears

infinite forward and reverseReference

8 forward and reverseReference

Clutch

184mm dry discReference

mechanical dry discReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Gear PTO (claimed)

10.3 kWReference

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Hydro PTO (claimed)

9.5 kWReference

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Type

hydrostaticReference

open centerReference

Pump flow

18.2 lpmReference

20.1 lpmReference

Rear Type

IReference

Control

position controlReference

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Rear lift (at ends)

479 kgReference

539 kgReference

Gear Rear PTO

transmissionReference

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Hydro Rear PTO

liveReference

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Rear PTO Type

540 (1.375)Reference

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

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PTO (claimed)

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12.4 kWReference

Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

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400 kgReference

Rear PTO

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liveReference

Mid PTO

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liveReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

142 cmReference

157 cmReference

Weight

601 kgReference

669 kgReference

Front tire

5.00-12Reference

6.0-12Reference

Rear tire

8.00-16Reference

9.5-16Reference

Ag front

5.00-12Reference

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Ag rear

8.00-16Reference

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Lawn/turf front

20.5x8.00-10Reference

24x8.5-12Reference

Lawn/turf rear

29x12.00-15Reference

315x75D-15Reference

Length

254 cmReference

276 cmReference

Width

99 cmReference

100 cmReference

Height (ROPS)

193 cmReference

201 cmReference

Shipping weight

601 kgReference

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Ground clearance

25 cmReference

27 cmReference

Front tread

74 cmReference

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Rear tread

76 to 94 cmReference

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Standard tires (ag)

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Front: 6.0-12. Rear: 9.5-16Reference

Optional tires (ag)

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Front: 5.0-12. Rear: 8.0-16Reference

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

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2003

M01001Reference

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Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Battery CCA

325Reference

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Battery volts

12Reference

Attachment overview

54" Mower deck

Cutting width

137 cmReference

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Variants

TM3215

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similar Iseki modelReference

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.