Massey Ferguson GC1710 vs Yanmar Sc2450
Verdict: Massey Ferguson GC1710 vs Yanmar Sc2450
The Massey Ferguson GC1710 and the Yanmar Sc2450 are both backhoe loaders — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Yanmar Sc2450 leads on rated power with 24 hp against 23 hp. Yanmar Sc2450 is the lighter machine (1,145 kg vs 1,211 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Massey Ferguson GC1710 is the newer design (2013 vs 2009). In short: choose the Yanmar Sc2450 for outright pulling power, or the Massey Ferguson GC1710 if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.
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.