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Massey Ferguson 1526 vs Massey Ferguson GC2600
Verdict: Massey Ferguson 1526 vs Massey Ferguson GC2600
The Massey Ferguson 1526 and the Massey Ferguson GC2600 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 25 hp. Massey Ferguson GC2600 is the lighter machine (650 kg vs 1,873 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Massey Ferguson 1526 holds more fuel (26.9 L vs 25 L) for longer stints between fills. Massey Ferguson 1526 is the newer design (2011 vs 2008). 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
25 hp
25 hp
Confidence
98%
98%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
Massey FergusonReference
IsekiReference
liquid-cooledReference
liquid-cooledReference
Differential lock
mechanical rearReference
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Distributor
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Massey FergusonReference
Engine
Fuel tank
26.9 LReference
25 LReference
Engine (gross)
18.5 kWReference
18.6 kWReference
Displacement
1.5 LReference
1.1 LReference
Bore/Stroke
87 x 84 mmReference
78 x 78 mmReference
Emissions
Tier IVReference
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Power (gross)
18.5 kWReference
18.6 kWReference
Rated RPM
2600Reference
3000Reference
Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Fuel Type
DieselReference
dieselReference
No of Cylinders
3 cylinderReference
3 cylinderReference
Rated engine speed
2,600 RPMReference
3,000 rpmReference
Bore and stroke
3.43x3.31 inchesReference
3.08x3.07 inchesReference
Cooling system
liquid-cooledReference
liquid-cooledReference
Oil capacity
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11.0 LReference
Coolant capacity
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4.6 LReference
Transmission
Gears
infinite forward and reverse (3-range)Reference
infinite forward and reverse (2-range)Reference
Transmission Type
HSTReference
E-HSTReference
forward and reverse options
Infinite forward and reverse (3-range)Reference
infinite (2-range) forward and reverseReference
Wheel Drive
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4WDReference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)
15.0 kWReference
14.6 kWReference
Type
hydrostaticReference
hydrostaticReference
Rear valves
1Reference
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SCV flow
20.8 lpmReference
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Total flow
32.9 lpmReference
25.7 lpmReference
Steering flow
12.1 lpmReference
7.6 lpmReference
Rear Type
IReference
IReference
Control
position controlReference
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Rear lift (at ends)
599 kgReference
539 kgReference
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)
449 kgReference
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Rear PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Clutch
electro-hydraulicReference
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Rear PTO Type
540Reference
540Reference
Mid PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Mid PTO Type
2000Reference
2000Reference
Hydraulic system
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11.0 LReference
Pump flow
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18.2 lpmReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
155 cmReference
145 cmReference
Weight
1873 to 2077 poundsReference
650 kgReference
Front tire
7-12Reference
18x8.50-10Reference
Rear tire
35x12.00-16.5Reference
26x12.00-12Reference
Standard tires (ag)
Front: 7-12. Rear: 9.5-16Reference
Front: 18x8.50-10. Rear: 26x12.00-12Reference
Lawn/turf front
25x8.50-14Reference
18x8.50-10Reference
Lawn/turf rear
36x13.50-15Reference
26x12.00-12Reference
Industrial front
25x8.50-14Reference
18x8.50-10Reference
Industrial rear
14-17Reference
26x12.00-12Reference
Length
281 cmReference
247 cmReference
Width
139 cmReference
119 cmReference
Height (ROPS)
244 cmReference
184 cmReference
Shipping weight
849 kgReference
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Operating weight
942 kgReference
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Ground clearance
29 cmReference
17 cmReference
Front tread
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92 cmReference
Rear tread
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83 cmReference
Shipping
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650 kgReference
Max front axle
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879 kgReference
Max rear axle
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949 kgReference
Massey Ferguson 1526 attachments
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging system
alternatorReference
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Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Attachment overview
60" Mower deck
Cutting width
152 cmReference
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General
Make & Model
Massey FergusonReference
Massey FergusonReference
Rollover protective structure
Two-post foldable ROPS.Reference
Two-post fixed ROPS.Reference
Cruise control
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AvailableReference
SCV control
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JoystickReference
Capacities
Capacity
91.4 ciReference
11.0 LReference
Fuel
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25.0 LReference
Max capacity
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1249 kgReference
Crankcase oil volume
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2.7 qtsReference
PTO
Rear PTO Power
AvailableReference
AvailableReference
Rear PTO RPM
540 RPMReference
540 RPMReference
Mid PTO RPM
2,000 RPMReference
2,000 RPMReference
PTO Power
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19.6 hpReference
Steering & brakes
Brakes
Wet disc brakesReference
wet discReference
Steering type
Power steeringReference
powerReference
Hydraulics
Hydraulics Type
open centerReference
open centerReference
Remote Valves
1 ValveReference
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Steering & Implements flow
3.2 gpm (5.5 gpm)Reference
2 gpm (4.8 gpm)Reference
Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)
Category IReference
Category IReference
Rear Hitch maximum lift capacity
599.6 kgReference
539.8 kgReference
Rear Hitch Sensing Type
position controlReference
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Pump Rated Output (total)
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6.8 gpmReference
Dimensions & weight
Height Over ROPS
244.1 cmReference
184.9 cmReference
Overall Height
242.6 cmReference
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Overall Length
281.9 cmReference
247.9 cmReference
Overall Width
140 cmReference
119.1 cmReference
Overall weight
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650 kgReference
Variants
GC2610TLB
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tractor with loader and backhoeReference
Massey Ferguson GC2600 attachments
Power
Max Power
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25 hpReference
Wheels & tyres
Rear Wheel Type
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26x12.00-12Reference
Rear wheel tread range
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83.8 cmReference
Front Wheel Type
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18x8.50-10Reference
Front Wheel tread range
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93 cmReference
Operator station
Cab Availability
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AvailableReference
Seat Suspension
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TRUEReference
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.