Compare/Massey Ferguson 2517H vs Massey Ferguson 2818H

Massey Ferguson 2517H vs Massey Ferguson 2818H

Verdict: Massey Ferguson 2517H vs Massey Ferguson 2818H

The Massey Ferguson 2517H and the Massey Ferguson 2818H are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Massey Ferguson 2818H leads on rated power with 18 hp against 17 hp. Massey Ferguson 2517H is the lighter machine (208 kg vs 312 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Massey Ferguson 2818H holds more fuel (11.4 L vs 7.6 L) for longer stints between fills. Massey Ferguson 2517H is the newer design (1999 vs 1995). In short: choose the Massey Ferguson 2818H for outright pulling power, or the Massey Ferguson 2517H 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

Clear

Massey Ferguson

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Best match

Clear

Rated power

17 hp

18 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Distributor

Massey FergusonReference

Manufacturer

SimplicityReference

air-cooled vertical-shaftReference

air-cooled horizontal-shaft V-TwinReference

Steering

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powerReference

Variants

Regent 17H

similar Simplicity modelReference

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517H

similar AGCO modelReference

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Sovereign 18H

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similar Simplicity modelReference

918H

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similar AGCO modelReference

Engine

Fuel tank

7.6 LReference

11.4 LReference

Displacement

30.6 ciReference

38 ciReference

Bore/Stroke

91 x 78 mmReference

77 x 67 mmReference

Power (gross)

12.7 kWReference

13.4 kWReference

Starter

electricReference

Starter volts

12Reference

Transmission

Tuff Torq K56Reference

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Gears

infinite forward and reverseReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Mid PTO

independentReference

Clutch

electricReference

manualReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

127 cmReference

128 cmReference

Weight

208 kgReference

312 kgReference

Front tire

15x6.0-6Reference

16x6.50-8Reference

Rear tire

20x8.0-8Reference

23x10.5-12Reference

Lawn/turf front

15x6.0-6Reference

16x6.50-8Reference

Lawn/turf rear

20x8.0-8Reference

23x10.5-12Reference

Length

172 cmReference

177 cmReference

Width

91 cmReference

93 cmReference

Height (steering wheel)

104 cmReference

101 cmReference

Height (hood)

86 cmReference

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Massey Ferguson 2517H attachments

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging amps

16Reference

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Battery CCA

200Reference

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Battery volts

12Reference

40" Mower deck

Type

belt-driven hydrostaticReference

Cutting width

101 cmReference

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Overall width

125 cmReference

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Cut height

3 to 9 cmReference

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Massey Ferguson 2818H attachments

2818H Serial Numbers

Location:

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

Attachment overview

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.