Compare/Massey Ferguson 1215 vs Massey Ferguson 1417

Massey Ferguson 1215 vs Massey Ferguson 1417

Verdict: Massey Ferguson 1215 vs Massey Ferguson 1417

The Massey Ferguson 1215 and the Massey Ferguson 1417 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Massey Ferguson 1215 leads on rated power with 18 hp against 17 hp. Massey Ferguson 1417 is the lighter machine (645 kg vs 1,460 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 1996). In short: choose the Massey Ferguson 1215 for outright pulling power, or the Massey Ferguson 1417 if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.

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Rated power

18 hp

17 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Distributor

Massey FergusonReference

Manufacturer

IsekiReference

liquid-cooledReference

Original price

$11,000 (1999)Reference

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Steering

hydrostatic power (4WD)Reference

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Engine

Fuel tank

13.6 LReference

Engine (gross)

13.4 kWReference

12.4 kWReference

Engine (net)

12.7 kWReference

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Displacement

1.0 LReference

0.9 LReference

Power (net)

12.7 kWReference

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Power (gross)

13.4 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

55.1 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

PTO (claimed)

11.6 kWReference

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Type

hydrostaticReference

Pump flow

18.2 lpmReference

Rear Type

IReference

Control

position controlReference

position and response controlReference

Rear lift (at ends)

479 kgReference

Rear PTO

live (hydro)Reference

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Rear PTO Type

540Reference

Engine RPM

2000@2446Reference

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Mid PTO

live (hydro)Reference

standardReference

Mid PTO Type

2000Reference

Gear PTO (claimed)

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9.9 kWReference

Hydro PTO (claimed)

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9.4 kWReference

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

Gear Rear PTO

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transmissionReference

Hydro Rear PTO

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liveReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

142 cmReference

Weight

1460 to 1590 poundsReference

645 kgReference

Front tire

5.00-12Reference

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Rear tire

8.00-18Reference

8-16Reference

Ag front

5.00-12Reference

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Ag rear

8.00-18Reference

8-16Reference

Length

254 cmReference

Width

101 cmReference

99 cmReference

Height (ROPS)

195 cmReference

188 cmReference

Shipping weight

721 kgReference

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Ground clearance

27 cmReference

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Front tread

74 cmReference

Rear tread

80 to 90 cmReference

76 to 94 cmReference

Massey Ferguson 1215 attachments

1215 Serial Numbers

1996

E01001Reference

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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 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

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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.