Compare/Massey Ferguson 1GC.23 vs Massey Ferguson 205

Massey Ferguson 1GC.23 vs Massey Ferguson 205

Verdict: Massey Ferguson 1GC.23 vs Massey Ferguson 205

The Massey Ferguson 1GC.23 and the Massey Ferguson 205 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Massey Ferguson 1GC.23 leads on rated power with 18 hp against 17 hp. Massey Ferguson 205 holds more fuel (26.9 L vs 25.0 L) for longer stints between fills. Massey Ferguson 1GC.23 is the newer design (2025 vs 1978). In short: choose the Massey Ferguson 1GC.23 for outright pulling power, or the Massey Ferguson 205 if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.

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Fit & specs

Massey Ferguson

Fit score

Best match

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Massey Ferguson

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

18 hp

17 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

Massey Ferguson (a part of AGCO)Reference

ToyoshaReference

liquid-cooledReference

Three speeds, plus reverse, in two ranges.Reference

Distributor

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Massey FergusonReference

Differential lock

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mechanical rearReference

Engine

Fuel tank

25.0 LReference

26.9 LReference

Engine

16.8 kWReference

14.9 kWReference

Displacement

1.1 LReference

Bore/Stroke

78 x 78 mmReference

88 x 88 mmReference

Power

16.8 kWReference

14.9 kWReference

Rated RPM

2600Reference

2400Reference

Starter

electricReference

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Starter volts

12Reference

Drawbar (tested)

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9.6 kWReference

Fuel system

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indirect injectionReference

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

2WD Oil capacity

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16.0 LReference

4WD Oil capacity

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17.0 LReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

13.6 kWReference

11.9 kWReference

Type

hydrostaticReference

gearReference

Pump flow

22.7 lpmReference

19.7 lpmReference

Rear Type

IReference

Rear lift (at ends)

540 kgReference

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Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

299 kgReference

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Rear PTO

independentReference

transmissionReference

Rear PTO Type

540 (1.375)Reference

Mid PTO

independentReference

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Mid PTO Type

2000 (1.0)Reference

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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

Clutch

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200mm mechanical dry discReference

Power at rated PTO speed

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12.1 kWReference

Dimensions

Front tire

18x8.50-10Reference

4.00-12Reference

Rear tire

26x12.00-12Reference

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Standard tires (ag)

Front: 18x8.50-10. Rear: 26x12.00-12Reference

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Height (ROPS)

217 cmReference

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2WD Wheelbase

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140 cmReference

4WD Wheelbase

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139 cmReference

Weight

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1815 to 2215 poundsReference

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 1GC.23 attachments

1GC.23 Serial Numbers

Location:

Serial number decal on the left side of the tractor frame, above the front axle.Reference

Serial number plate under the tractor instrument panel.Reference

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Battery volts

12Reference

Charging system

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alternatorReference

Charging amps

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15Reference

Attachment overview

Massey Ferguson BH2720 Backhoe

Backhoe type

Massey Ferguson BH2720 BackhoeReference

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Bucket width

40 cmReference

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Digging depth

193 cmReference

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Reach from pivot

271 cmReference

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Loading height

167 cmReference

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Bucket Rotation

177°Reference

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Swing Arc

150°Reference

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Bucket force

990 kgReference

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Dipperstick force

698 kgReference

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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

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.