Massey Ferguson GC1725MB / GC1725M Sub Compact Tractor review
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- Опубліковано 20 чер 2024
- Massey Ferguson GC1725MB / GC1725M Sub Compact Tractor. My overview of the Massey Ferguson GC1725MB. Massey Ferguson has four sub compact tractors. The GC1723E, GC1723EB, GC1725M, and the GC1725MB. My tractor is the GC1725MB which means is fitted with a loader and a backhoe from the factory.
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How I ended up with a Massey Ferguson GC1700 Series Sub Compact Tractor:
I went to buy a Kubota BX23S and ended up buying a Massey Ferguson GC1725MB. Side by Side at the dealer the GC1725 was just a better-looking tractor in my opinion. Plus, it did a couple things better than the Kubota and I got a couple extras with the Massey Ferguson I was not getting with the BX23S. I got filled tires, a thumb for the backhoe, and a pallet fork attachment. I love the quick attach feature and use it every time I take the tractor out of the building.
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00:00 - The GC1725
00:37 - My Upgrades
00:57 - Start of Overview
10:45 - Big Problem
13:20 - Final Thoughts
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I have the GC1725M and it has been great. Just tripped 200 hours. Very strong little tractor.
I just flipped the triple numbers on mine. A little over 100hrs now. Thanks for watching and commenting 👍🏻
The single tilt cylinder for the bucket on my BX2680 is really the only negative I have with it...yep its in the way when you are trying to see sometimes. The other thing, never let your dealer talk you out of having the 3rd function and rear remotes installed...even if you don't need them right away, its a headache later on and a reason I don't have a lot of attachments now.
All tractors have pros and cons thats for sure. Kubota is a great tractor I just needed more lift and digging force. Thanks for watching and commenting 👍🏻
That's a nice in-depth review of features. Great job!
Appreciate it! I might do another review at 100 hours. I feel like that is a decent amount of hours to have a real handle on the tractor. Getting closer to that every day. 😁
Great video. We have the 1723e for our 3ha commercial orchard.
It is brilliant! I call it our swiss army knife tractor. Mowing deck is great quality and works excellent! Don't need the back hoe which is why we got the 23. We mow our entire 5ha property with it incl our gardens. Had it for 3 years now 1000hrs and can't be happier. Even load our compost in our spreader behing the big tractor with it. And its main job is picking up fruit with custom trailer. Think narrow row vinyard style. We run the tyre pressure really low in the rear as the small wheels make for a very bumpy ride. I think we run only 0.5bar in them!
Before you buy the backhoe model check what a local trench digger charges if you just want to dig for piping etc. Trench digger incl man cost only 150NZD an hour here and is waaay quicker then backhoe and in my case I will only need them for an hour or so once every 10 years so didnt make sense for us to spend thousands extra on the hoe.
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Love it! Just got my first tractor today. Massey 1835E with the backhoe. You helped with the stats you provide on your vids. Where I got mine Massey is matching Yanmar and also offering !0 years on drivetrain. Thanks for the vids!
Nice review ! I was looking at one of these , But went with a M-F 1526 compact with a fel didn't need the backhoe , & it had a higher lift which I needed to work with my 1 ton dump truck , & I liked the 3 speed hydro. I bought brand new in 2018 , & it's been a great tractor ! I did talk my brother into buying a 2020 M-F GC1723EB & at 1st he was going to buy one without the backhoe GC1723E ! But changed his mind ! & is elated with it , & has surpassed me in seat time , & hours , But I also have a 1959 M-F 50 gasoline engine that gets seat time as well so we might be even there ! Thanks for the honest review , & video.
1959, nice! I bet it rides like a dream 😁 Thanks for watching and commenting 👍🏻
I had a couple backhoes and wouldn't have another. They were hard on my frame and I broke it twice but the new ones look better engineered. Mine didnt have enuf reach to dig deep and you had to move a lot to get much digging in. Also every time I had it on I needed the 3 pt. for a blade, mower, disc, etc. They look kinda neat but tge liability digging in town with all the utilities , cables, phone, and fibre optics takea the fun out of digging. Plus you have to give 48 + hours notice every time you dig.
WELL THOUGHT OUT....WELL DONE..
Much appreciated 🙏 Thanks for watching and commenting 👍🏻
Moved my bucket control arm when I added a soft cab for snow blowing in the winter. No issue with it turned to the back and a gave more access room. Literally 5 minute fix.
Awesome! Thanks for the info. 👍🏻
Thanks for the video. My backhoe control panel tabs that hold it onto the tractor broke after only about 50 hours of use. I bolted some angle brackets to it to secure it and it is rock solid now. I could have had it replaced under warranty, but the tabs would probably break again.
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tks a lot very nice review, I have a question, is the thumb useful, or what do you use it for?
Thanks for the video
Thanks for watching and commenting! 👍
I have a 1725M. Love it after putting 2” wheel spacers on the rear.
The backhoe is a dealbreaker for me ! I bought a Kubota BX.
Massey Ferguson has a hell of a warranty. Might be getting the part replaced under warranty. I almost bought a BX23S myself. I am happy with the MF. Thanks for watching and commenting 👍🏻
I have the 1725 mb. It's a good tractor but the if you get a 3 point attachment such as an auger or wood chipper you can't use the pto without being in the seat or putting weight to trick the safety switch to thinking you're in the seat. An easy way around it is tilting the seat forward and putting a something on the white switch under the seat.
Nice point! Thanks for watching and commenting 👍🏻
Bought the M last year…MMM FEL…Forks no BH. Works great in the orchard…small enough to get between rows…big enough to do everything I need. Best bang for buck and I shopped👍
The more I use it, the more I love it! Thanks for watching and commenting!
Backhoe is not a good option. I had one and didn't use it and was in the way whenever I wanted to use the 3 point.
Excellent Vids... Very informative -- am shopping for one now... So all the reviews are very helpful - I haven't sat on the Massey yet, was curious about the shifter you said you hit when jumping on, is it possible to loosen and twist it back so the manufactured angles give more space? Not sure that makes sense. Looking at minute 8:41 gives a good look at it. Face it backwards to the current configuration.
Appreciate it. I usually just get on the tractor from the other side. Maybe it could be turned around, but from the operators seat, I feel perfect for me. Thanks for watching and commenting 👍🏻
I like mine. same as yours 1725mb from 2021. But I think it's underpowered for many things. It will not pull a box blade that is half full, even in low gear and 4x4. Works good with the brush mower. Backhoe is fine but it won't break very large roots, if it's clean dirt you can do pretty good to dig holes and trenches. I think I would prefer more weight(larger tractor frame size) and gear transmission. Skip the hydro. It is nice and small so it maneuvers well and the bucket works fine for moving quantities of dirt and gravel but isn't great for taking up sod.
Put outriggers down before you climb into seat then you can step on the little step for that purpose.
Appreciate the feedback. Thanks for watching and commenting 👍🏻
How about a snow ⛄️ blower attachment for use in Buffalo, NY?
I have a Massey GC1725MB also. I liked the stat's better then the Kubota's. The backhoe bucket has a larger capacity. I lower the outrigger before I get on the tractor for a little more room. I only get on the tractor on the left side, away from the loader stick, It can be inconvenient to walk around. I would like M.F. to change the thumb to cup or bend into the bucket, more like a grapple for better grabbing power.
Awesome! The same reason I choose the the Massey over the Kubota BX23S. The front loader wasn't even close on the lift capacity. Plus the Forward/Reverse function felt natural on the MF vs BX. Thanks for watching and commenting 👍🏻
The part you found in the dirt looks like a turn buckle for stabilizer bars on 3 point hitch.
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Great review
Thanks for watching and commenting 👍🏻
Could you heat and straighten the loader control stick & that would give you more room for the butt to come around by it. Just a thought. I'm looking to buy one soon gs1723e. With loader and forks
So I’m looking at the Massey Ferguson gc1723e. Mostly used to move dirt sand and gravel. What do you think about them ?
The e will save you a some money over the m and they are good tractors also. Thanks for watching and commenting! 👍
Any issues with you Backhoe? I got my 1725MB last year. Currently have 35hours on it. My issue with my BH2720 is it cant run dual funtions. If I try to lift the boom and bring the stick in at the same time, the boom drops. My dealer said its a known issue, and are waiting for a 'revised' valve, but havnt told me when it will be ready....
I haven't had that problem, and hopefully, they will get you resolved quickly. Thanks for watching and commenting 👍🏻
Very nice i have a very small tracter no front loader
Awesome! Does it have the hydraulics for a loader and rear PTO? Thanks for watching and commenting! 👍
What is the bracket on the bottom of the front end loader arms?
FYI At 9:45 you said you can use the mower at the same time while you have the backhoe installed. That's not exactly true. You can run the mower and drop the deck a little but you can't drop the mower deck all the way down to it's lowest point. The three point hitch arms get hung up on the backhoe and it won't let them drop all the way down. This also makes it very difficult to install and remove the deck while the backhoe is installed. Other than that I love this machine and am very glad I bought one! Thanks for the review. I have the GC1723E.
Thank you for sharing. Thanks for watching and commenting! 👍
Good review of the GC1725MB. I have the older GC2610 TLB model. I have seen some things on the 1725's that are improvements over the 2610, while other things are inferior. The casing on my backhoe is certainly better and beefier (bigger, stronger, more bolts, etc). My backhoe also has steps built in, so I don't have that big step up like you demonstrated. It's too bad they have cheapened the backhoe casing. Thanks for sharing! - Rick
Appreciate the feedback 🙏How many hours do you have on your 2610? Thanks for watching and commenting 👍
@@lawnBot I bought the tractor used around 2018 with 300 hours. It now has 510 hours.
@@twinbrookacres Still running strong? Do you have the Iseki engine also?
@@lawnBot I shouldn't say anything, but it is running strong. It has the Iseki 3 cylinder engine. I worked it hard during my barn renovation project. The only issue was a flat tire.
Do you think 36" forks would be ok. It would keep the weight closer to the unit and would be easier to dump brush in a trailer. 42 is more popular but not sure little tractor can handle weight?
The closer, the better, but realistically, I use the forks for items that mostly weigh 500 lbs or less. So there is never an issue with the weight being out on the tip of the forks. Thanks for watching and commenting 👍🏻
I just ordered one.I understand float on a bucket, but what would you use it for on the backhoe?
It can help in some situations but I don't use it that often. Thanks for watching and commenting! 👍
Helps to level the bottom of your trench. Also if you have underground obstructions you would rather not hit it helps.
Have you run a flail mower on that?
I'm leaning toward this tractor as well. But, I have a bobcat dealer in my town, and all my buddies have bobcat. I may not be invited to anymore parties.
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Yeah, where I am at it's Kubota and JD all around me. I went to buy a Kubota but after operating them side by side the Massey stole my heart 😂 Seriously though, it outperformed the Kubota BX23S terribly. Especially in the areas I would be using the tractor for. Thanks for watching and commenting. 👍
Bobcat tractors are just white kioti's with I think an upgraded seat
Get that broken piece warrantied. If it happens again, a good dealer would put additional welding on that for free.
The dealer I bought it from provided a free replacement. They shipped me the part, and I put a new one on. I also made a video on the process. Turns out it was pretty easy to replace. So far, I am happy with my experience, my dealer, and the tractor. Thanks for watching and commenting 👍🏻
You can turn the loader control stick around backwards. I saw a video where he turned it and it looked like you had more room and the handle was closer to you. It just took a few minutes and looked easy.
I might have to try that out and see if that is a solution. Thanks for watching and commenting 👍🏻
It was a video on installing either t h e Curtis cab or Original Cab soft cab.
Where did you get yours?
I purchased it from NKE. Thanks for watching and commenting 👍🏻
Any idea why my 1725mb fuel gauge shows full when I know it's not??? It's brand new.
It should be under warranty and something the dealer can fix for free.
Do it have perkins enging
It has an Iseki engine. Thanks for watching and commenting! 👍
Sorry my uncle has the Kubota BX23s the Massey is better. It has the two tilt cylinders over the bx one and the 922lbs lift capacity over the bx which is 625lbs without turning up. The other specs are nearly identical, between the two the one complaint is most likely a factory screw up that handle is meant for hand hold so probably poor weld. For me I would pick the heavier lift capacity better Massey and beef up that piece if the new warranty part isn’t better. I hate the single lift cylinder lower capacity the Bx23s is awesome otherwise. Of course as a Ky farm boy I’m going to use that cylinder as step all day and just not touch the lines.
Thanks for the insight. Yeah side by side... bx23 vs 1725 I was sold immediately on the Massey even though I had full intentions on getting the bx23s. Lift cap was main reason here also. I fixed the housing, video drops at 2pm today. 😁 KY boy here too! Thanks for watching and commenting 👍🏻
It’s a wheelbarrow and shovel haha that’s why I bought it
Lifting capacity kills me on buying the kubota bx2380 it can't match the 1723 massey Ferguson
I am working on a video comparing lift cap and dig force on 13 manufacturers. I agree, the Kubota is let down on the lift cap. Thanks for watching and commenting! 👍
@@lawnBot there's atleast one out there i watched and was going to buy a brand new kubota bx2380 and then seen the video and was like nope massey Ferguson all the way
I bought the Yanmar SA424, bigger tires, more ground clearance, more tire traction, more lifting capacity, ten year warranty and the best engine, even JD uses a Yanmar engine and it's less money that the competition and doesn't have the goofy Kabota pedals. Made in Japan, assembled in Georgia. You doing the HK Slap bro?😂
Congrats on the 424! The Kabota pedals are a little uncomfortable operate IMO. 1 reason I choose to go with Massey. Massey has a decent loader lift cap and BH dig force. For what I do I needed the smaller setup that packed a punch. The GC1725 holds it own in the categories that mattered to me. Plus, I got it a killer deal on it. That always helps. Thanks for watching and commenting 👍🏻
@@lawnBot Thank you, I had previously decided on the M-F, it's an incredible bargain and the Aveco engine has great output. I live in a rocky area and was concerned about ground clearance so that really helped make my decision to go with Yanmar. The dealers are far and few, one would not return my call probably because I had cash and they wouldn't ever see it again for service and the other wouldn't give me the factory rebate that the manufacturer had given the dealer, it was a very aggravating experience to deal with the dealers. Have fun and thanks again!
What’s lifting lb of your Yanmar I bought brand new gr kubota 5 years ago I love it but I now want loader and looking to up grade to the strongest loader
I don't know what he talking about can't dig a basement. Easy done. I wasn't going to pay somebody $4500. I dug 1 in 2 days about 19 hours. Plus level the gravel and packed it on 30 x 60 shop...3 semi belly dumps a foot deep in 7 hours. It can be done in your head that it can't be. But I know what this machine is capable of. I have the GC1710 tlb
I guess I misspoke, I meant it might not be the most efficient choice. If we can dig it by hand, this machine is definitely capable of doing it also. Thanks for watching and commenting 👍🏻
I can dig a basement with spade shovel too just wouldn't be my first choice 😂
The seatis week shit rattles uncomfortable and control ball joint linkages are week as piss especially going into float mode I have 4 in one bucket and mower deck I'd never recommend buying one to many little components to complain about by the way mine is a GC1725 series 2022
Thanks for sharing. How many hours do you have on it? Thanks for watching and commenting 👍🏻
@@lawnBot 376hours
I've got gc1725m with the seat the turns around for the backhoe uncomfortable and rattles like hell and in float mode the little ball joint thing that goes on to the hydraulics broke they wanted 50 Australian bucks I got one from a local store here for $12 and replaced it and it is bloody stronger as far as I'm concerned I'd never buy another one absolute disgrace with all those little plastic bits under the seat and little weak setup
Thoes tractors are to small for a backhoe
Why? I've dug several 30in deep trenches with this tractor and backhoe. Does everything I need it to.