Compare/Massey Ferguson 1417 vs Massey Ferguson 205

Massey Ferguson 1417 vs Massey Ferguson 205

Verdict: Massey Ferguson 1417 vs Massey Ferguson 205

The Massey Ferguson 1417 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 1417 is the lighter machine (645 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 205 holds more fuel (26.9 L vs 13.6 L) for longer stints between fills. Massey Ferguson 1417 is the newer design (2003 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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Rated power

17 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Distributor

Massey FergusonReference

Manufacturer

IsekiReference

ToyoshaReference

liquid-cooledReference

Three speeds, plus reverse, in two ranges.Reference

Differential lock

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mechanical rearReference

Engine

Fuel tank

13.6 LReference

26.9 LReference

Engine (gross)

12.4 kWReference

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Displacement

0.9 LReference

1.1 LReference

Emissions

Tier 2Reference

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Power (gross)

12.4 kWReference

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Fuel system

indirect injectionReference

Rated RPM

2500Reference

2400Reference

Starter volts

12Reference

Engine

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14.9 kWReference

Drawbar (tested)

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9.6 kWReference

Bore/Stroke

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88 x 88 mmReference

Power

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14.9 kWReference

Air cleaner

—

paper elementReference

Pre-heating

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glow plugsReference

Compression

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23:1Reference

Torque

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63.7 NmReference

Torque RPM

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1700Reference

Oil capacity

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4.0 LReference

Coolant capacity

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4.0 LReference

Power at rated engine speed

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12.2 kWReference

Max power

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9.5 kWReference

Transmission

Gears

infinite forward and reverse (2-range)Reference

6 forward and 2 reverseReference

Clutch

dry discReference

200mm mechanical dry discReference

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)

9.9 kWReference

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Hydro PTO (claimed)

9.4 kWReference

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Type

hydrostaticReference

gearReference

Pressure

137.2 barReference

117.2 barReference

Pump flow

18.2 lpmReference

19.7 lpmReference

Total flow

23.8 lpmReference

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Steering flow

5.7 lpmReference

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Rear Type

IReference

Control

position and response controlReference

position controlReference

Rear lift (at ends)

479 kgReference

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Rear Arms

fixed link ends with turn-buckle stabilizersReference

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Gear Rear PTO

transmissionReference

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Hydro Rear PTO

liveReference

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Rear PTO Type

540Reference

540 (1.375)Reference

Mid PTO

standardReference

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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

Rear PTO

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transmissionReference

Engine RPM

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540@2365Reference

Front PTO

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independentReference

Power at rated PTO speed

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12.1 kWReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

142 cmReference

—

Weight

645 kgReference

1815 to 2215 poundsReference

Rear tire

8-16Reference

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Ag rear

8-16Reference

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Length

254 cmReference

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Width

99 cmReference

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Height (ROPS)

188 cmReference

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Front tread

74 cmReference

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Rear tread

76 to 94 cmReference

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2WD Wheelbase

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140 cmReference

4WD Wheelbase

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139 cmReference

Front tire

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4.00-12Reference

2WD Rear tire

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8.2/8-24Reference

2WD Standard tires (ag)

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Front: 4.00-12. Rear: 8.2/8-24Reference

4WD Standard tires (ag)

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Front: 6.00-14. Rear: 8.3/8/24Reference

Lawn/turf front

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20x8.00-10Reference

Lawn/turf rear

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13.6-16Reference

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 Front tread

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90 cmReference

4WD Front tread

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96 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

Massey Ferguson 1417 attachments

1417 Serial Numbers

2002

LA0001Reference

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2003

MA0001Reference

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2004

NA0001Reference

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2005

P0001Reference

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Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Battery volts

12Reference

Charging system

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alternatorReference

Charging amps

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15Reference

Attachment overview

54" Mower deck

Cutting width

137 cmReference

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Overall width

171 cmReference

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Cut height

5 to 10 cmReference

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Cut positions

5Reference

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Variants

205

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2WDReference

205-4

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4WDReference

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

Location:

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Serial number plate under the tractor instrument panel.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.