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Massey Ferguson 205 vs Massey Ferguson 20B
Verdict: Massey Ferguson 205 vs Massey Ferguson 20B
The Massey Ferguson 205 and the Massey Ferguson 20B are both industrial tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Massey Ferguson 205 leads on rated power with 38 hp against 37 hp. Massey Ferguson 20B is the newer design (1983 vs 1961). In short: choose the Massey Ferguson 205 for outright pulling power, or the Massey Ferguson 20B 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
71
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Massey Ferguson
71
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
38 hp
37 hp
Confidence
98%
98%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
Massey FergusonReference
Massey FergusonReference
liquid-cooled inlineReference
liquid-cooled inlineReference
Differential lock
mechanical rearReference
mechanical rearReference
Steering
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powerReference
Variants
35
farm tractorReference
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202
gas gearReference
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203
diesel gearReference
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204
gas torque converterReference
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205
diesel torque converterReference
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Engine
Engine
28.3 kWReference
33.6 kWReference
Displacement
2.5 LReference
2.5 LReference
Bore/Stroke
91 x 127 mmReference
91 x 127 mmReference
Power
28.3 kWReference
33.6 kWReference
Compression
17.4:1Reference
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Rated RPM
2000Reference
2250Reference
Torque
158.7 NmReference
168.0 NmReference
Torque RPM
1200Reference
1300Reference
Firing order
1-2-3Reference
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Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Fuel tank
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48.1 LReference
Fuel system
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direct injectionReference
Air cleaner
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dryReference
Oil capacity
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32.5 LReference
Coolant capacity
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10.2 LReference
Transmission
Transmission
Instant ReverseReference
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Gears
4 forward and reverseReference
8 forward and 2 reverseReference
Clutch
hydraulicReference
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PTO & Hydraulics
Type
torque converterReference
gearReference
Steering flow
15.1 lpmReference
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Steering press.
75.8 barReference
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Rear Type
IReference
II/IReference
Rear PTO
liveReference
independentReference
Rear PTO Type
540 (1.375)Reference
540 (1.375)Reference
PTO (claimed)
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27.6 kWReference
Control
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position and draft controlReference
Rear lift
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1466 kgReference
Engine RPM
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540@1789Reference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
190 cmReference
189 cmReference
Length
299 cmReference
315 cmReference
Width
167 cmReference
176 cmReference
Height (steering wheel)
135 cmReference
140 cmReference
Ground clearance
33 cmReference
36 cmReference
Front tread
167 cmReference
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Rear tread
121/132/142/152/162/172/182/193 cmReference
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Weight
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1844 kgReference
Front tire
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6.50-16Reference
Rear tire
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12.4/11-28Reference
Industrial front
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7.50/8.8-16Reference
Industrial rear
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14.9/13-24Reference
Height (exhaust)
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227 cmReference
Operating weight
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1844 kgReference
Massey Ferguson 205 attachments
205 Serial Numbers
1961
659100000Reference
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1962
659100376Reference
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1963
659100712Reference
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1964
659100970Reference
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1965
659101165Reference
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1966
659101447Reference
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1967
9A1001Reference
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1968
9A213451Reference
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1969
9A215910Reference
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Attachment overview
Massey Ferguson 185 Backhoe
Backhoe type
Massey Ferguson 220 BackhoeReference
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Transport height
279 cmReference
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Bucket width
60 cmReference
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Digging depth
350 cmReference
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Reach from pivot
530 cmReference
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Loading height
259 cmReference
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Swing Arc
200°Reference
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Bucket force
4037 kgReference
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Massey Ferguson 220 Backhoe
Electrical
Ground
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negativeReference
Charging system
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alternatorReference
Charging amps
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35Reference
Battery volts
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12Reference
Battery AH
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35Reference
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.