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Massey Ferguson 1520 vs Massey Ferguson 205
Verdict: Massey Ferguson 1520 vs Massey Ferguson 205
The Massey Ferguson 1520 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 1520 is the lighter machine (669 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 1520 holds more fuel (28.0 L vs 26.9 L) for longer stints between fills. Massey Ferguson 1520 is the newer design (2018 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
liquid-cooled inlineReference
Three speeds, plus reverse, in two ranges.Reference
Differential lock
mechanical rearReference
mechanical rearReference
Variants
205
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2WDReference
TM3215
similar Iseki modelReference
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205-4
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4WDReference
Engine
Fuel tank
28.0 LReference
26.9 LReference
Engine
14.5 kWReference
14.9 kWReference
Displacement
1.1 LReference
1.1 LReference
Bore/Stroke
78 x 78 mmReference
88 x 88 mmReference
Emissions
Stage 5Reference
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Power
14.5 kWReference
14.9 kWReference
Air cleaner
dryReference
paper elementReference
Rated RPM
2600Reference
2400Reference
Starter
electricReference
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Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Drawbar (tested)
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9.6 kWReference
Fuel system
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indirect injectionReference
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
8 forward and 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
PTO (claimed)
12.4 kWReference
11.9 kWReference
Type
open centerReference
gearReference
Pump flow
20.1 lpmReference
19.7 lpmReference
Rear Type
IReference
IReference
Rear lift (at ends)
539 kgReference
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Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)
400 kgReference
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Rear PTO
liveReference
transmissionReference
Clutch
mechanical dry discReference
200mm mechanical dry discReference
Rear PTO Type
540 (1.375)Reference
540 (1.375)Reference
Mid PTO
liveReference
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PTO (tested)
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12.3 kWReference
Pressure
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117.2 barReference
Control
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position controlReference
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
157 cmReference
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Weight
669 kgReference
1815 to 2215 poundsReference
Front tire
6.0-12Reference
4.00-12Reference
Rear tire
9.5-16Reference
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Standard tires (ag)
Front: 6.0-12. Rear: 9.5-16Reference
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Optional tires (ag)
Front: 5.0-12. Rear: 8.0-16Reference
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Lawn/turf front
24x8.5-12Reference
20x8.00-10Reference
Lawn/turf rear
315x75D-15Reference
13.6-16Reference
Length
276 cmReference
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Width
100 cmReference
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Height (ROPS)
201 cmReference
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Ground clearance
27 cmReference
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2WD Wheelbase
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140 cmReference
4WD Wheelbase
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139 cmReference
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
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
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Charging system
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alternatorReference
Charging amps
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15Reference
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.