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Massey Ferguson 1210 vs Massey Ferguson 205
Verdict: Massey Ferguson 1210 vs Massey Ferguson 205
The Massey Ferguson 1210 and the Massey Ferguson 205 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 17 hp. Massey Ferguson 1210 is the lighter machine (1,433 kg vs 1,815 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Massey Ferguson 1210 is the newer design (1993 vs 1978). 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
17 hp
17 hp
Confidence
98%
98%
Guide price
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Overview
Distributor
Massey FergusonReference
Massey FergusonReference
Manufacturer
IsekiReference
ToyoshaReference
Optional additional creeper range for the standard transmission.Reference
Three speeds, plus reverse, in two ranges.Reference
Final drives
spur gearReference
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Differential lock
mechanical rearReference
mechanical rearReference
Steering
powerReference
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Variants
205
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2WDReference
TF173
similar Iseki modelReference
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205-4
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4WDReference
Engine
Displacement
1.0 LReference
1.1 LReference
Bore/Stroke
74 x 78 mmReference
88 x 88 mmReference
Maximum Power (net)
13.0 kWReference
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Fuel system
indirect injectionReference
indirect injectionReference
Air cleaner
dryReference
paper elementReference
Pre-heating
glow plugsReference
glow plugsReference
Compression
22.5:1Reference
23:1Reference
Rated RPM
2500Reference
2400Reference
Idle RPM
950-2750Reference
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Torque
56.3 NmReference
63.7 NmReference
Torque RPM
1800Reference
1700Reference
Starter
electricReference
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Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Oil capacity
10.0 LReference
4.0 LReference
Coolant capacity
5.1 LReference
4.0 LReference
Fuel tank
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26.9 LReference
Engine
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14.9 kWReference
Drawbar (tested)
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9.6 kWReference
Power
—
14.9 kWReference
Power at rated engine speed
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12.2 kWReference
Max power
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9.5 kWReference
Transmission
2WD Gear Shipping
650 kgReference
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4WD Gear Shipping
720 kgReference
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Gears
9 forward and 3 reverseReference
6 forward and 2 reverseReference
2WD Oil capacity
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16.0 LReference
4WD Oil capacity
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17.0 LReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Gear PTO (claimed)
11.2 kWReference
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Hydro PTO (claimed)
10.4 kWReference
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Hydraulic system
10.0 LReference
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Type
creeperReference
gearReference
Capacity
10.0 LReference
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Pump flow
19.7 lpmReference
19.7 lpmReference
Total flow
29.1 lpmReference
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Steering flow
9.5 lpmReference
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Rear Type
IReference
IReference
Control
position controlReference
position controlReference
Rear lift (at ends)
548 kgReference
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Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)
400 kgReference
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Rear PTO
transmissionReference
transmissionReference
Clutch
184mm dry discReference
200mm mechanical dry discReference
Rear PTO Type
540 (1.375)Reference
540 (1.375)Reference
Engine RPM
540@2307Reference
540@2365Reference
Mid PTO Type
2000Reference
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PTO (claimed)
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11.9 kWReference
PTO (tested)
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12.3 kWReference
Pressure
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117.2 barReference
Front PTO
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independentReference
Power at rated PTO speed
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12.1 kWReference
Capacities
Fuel
18.0 LReference
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2WD Max capacity
1442 kgReference
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4WD Max capacity
1624 kgReference
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Dimensions
Wheelbase
150 cmReference
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Weight
1433 to 1610 poundsReference
1815 to 2215 poundsReference
Front tire
4.50-10Reference
4.00-12Reference
2WD Rear tire
8-16Reference
8.2/8-24Reference
2WD Standard tires (ag)
Front: 4.50-10. Rear: 8-16Reference
Front: 4.00-12. Rear: 8.2/8-24Reference
4WD Standard tires (ag)
Front: 5.00-12. Rear: 8-16Reference
Front: 6.00-14. Rear: 8.3/8/24Reference
Lawn/turf front
24x8.50-12Reference
20x8.00-10Reference
Lawn/turf rear
315x75D-15Reference
13.6-16Reference
Length
275 cmReference
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Width
103 cmReference
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Height (Folded ROPS)
151 cmReference
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Ground clearance
25 cmReference
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2WD Front tread
83/91 cmReference
90 cmReference
4WD Front tread
83 cmReference
96 cmReference
Rear tread
85/100 cmReference
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2WD Hydro Shipping
659 kgReference
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4WD Hydro Shipping
730 kgReference
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2WD Wheelbase
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140 cmReference
4WD Wheelbase
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139 cmReference
2WD Width
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109 cmReference
4WD Width
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114 cmReference
2WD Height (steering wheel)
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128 cmReference
4WD Height (steering wheel)
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137 cmReference
2WD Rear tread
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84 to 107 cmReference
4WD Rear tread
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89 to 112 cmReference
2WD Shipping
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823 kgReference
4WD Shipping
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941 kgReference
2WD Operating
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864 kgReference
4WD Operating
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1004 kgReference
Ballasted
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1415 kgReference
1210 Serial Numbers
Location:
Serial number decal on the right side of the tractor, just ahead and below the seat.Reference
Serial number plate under the tractor instrument panel.Reference
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging system
alternatorReference
alternatorReference
Charging amps
40Reference
15Reference
Battery CCA
325Reference
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Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Speeds
Massey Ferguson 205 attachments
205 Serial Numbers
1978
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00101Reference
1979
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00101 (4WD)Reference
1980
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00677 (4WD)Reference
1981
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00916 (4WD)Reference
1982
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01390 (4WD)Reference
1983
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01440 (4WD)Reference
1984
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01516 (4WD)Reference
Final
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Unknown (4WD)Reference
Test results
Fuel use
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4.5 l/hourReference
Max pull
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966 kgReference
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.