LS Tractor MT122 vs Massey Ferguson 1220

Every published spec for both machines, side by side. The verdict below is computed straight from the spec sheets, not opinion.

Across 8 measurable specs, the Massey Ferguson 1220 leads 5 categories to 3. Machine pages: LS Tractor MT122 and Massey Ferguson 1220.

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Spec	LS Tractor MT122	Massey Ferguson 1220
Engine HP (hp)	▲ 21.5 hp	21 hp
PTO HP (hp)	15 hp	▲ 17.5 hp
Weight (lb)	1,433 lb	▲ 1,477 lb
Loader Lift (lb)	▲ 1,005 lb	565 lb
3-Pt Lift (24 in) (lb)	728 lb	▲ 1,210 lb
Lift Height (in)	72 in	▲ 73.5 in
Breakout Force (lbf)	▲ 2,083 lbf	955 lbf
Hydraulic Flow (gpm)	6.7 gpm	▲ 7.7 gpm
Travel Speed (mph)	8.7 mph	n/a

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LS Tractor MT122Massey Ferguson 1220

Engine HPhp

▲21.5 hp

21 hp

PTO HPhp

15 hp

▲17.5 hp

16 hp

GearHydro

Weightlb

1,433 lb

▲1,477 lb

Loader Liftlb

966 lb

▲1,005 lb

565 lb

LL1101LL1100

3-Pt Lift (24 in)lb

728 lb

▲1,210 lb

at pin

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Full Spec Sheet

Every published spec, side by side, including the details the graphs above don't chart.

Spec	LS TractorMT122	Massey Ferguson1220


Engine Manufacturer	Yanmar	Iseki
Engine Model	3TNV76F	E3112
Engine Type	3-cylinder, indirect injection (swirl chamber), water-cooled	3-cylinder liquid-cooled inline indirect-injection diesel
No. of Cylinders	3	3
Displacement	68.0 in³	68.5 in³
Rated Engine Speed	3000 rpm	2500 rpm
Engine Power (Gross)	21.5 hp	21 hp
PTO Power	15 hp	Gear: 17.5 hp; Hydro: 16 hp
Engine Emissions Constraints	Tier 4	Not Published
Cooling System Type	Water-cooled	Liquid-cooled
Air Cleaner	Dry	Dry
Fuel System	In-line injection pump	Indirect injection, glow plug pre-heating
Alternator	40 A, 12 V	40 A

Pump Type	Gear pump, transmission driven	Not Published
Implement Flow	4.6 gpm	5.2 gpm
Steering Flow	2.1 gpm	2.5 gpm
Total Hydraulic Flow	6.7 gpm	7.7 gpm
Overall Hydraulic Pump Flow	6.7 gpm	Not Published
Hydraulic System Type	Open center system, position control	Open center
Rear Remote Hydraulic Flow	Not Published	Not Published
No. of Standard Remote Valves	0	Not Published
No. of Optional Remote Valves	1 pair (2 quick couplers)	1 or 2

Fuel Tank Capacity	6.6 gal	4.75 gal
Coolant Capacity	0.9 gal	5.4 qt
Crankcase Capacity	0.8 gal	3.3 qt
Transmission / Hydraulic System Capacity	3.0 gal (3.4 gal with front-end loader; 4.7 gal with front-end loader and backhoe)	2.64 gal
Front Axle Fluid Capacity	0.5 gal	Not Published

PTO Type	Independent (electro-hydraulic)	Live, two-stage dry disc clutch
PTO Rear	Standard (540 rpm)	540 rpm (1.375 in) at 2327 engine rpm
Mid-PTO Availability	Standard (2,500 rpm)	Live, 2000 rpm at 2500 engine rpm
Category, 3-Point Hitch	Category I	Category I
Hitch Lift Capacity	970 lb	1,210 lb
Hitch Lift Capacity (at 24”)	728 lb	Not Published
Lift Control Type	Position control	Position control

Transmission Type	Hydrostatic Drive	6-speed gear, hydrostatic, or 9-speed gear with optional creeper range
No. of Speeds	2 ranges	Gear: 6F / 2R (9F / 3R with creeper); hydrostatic: infinite forward and reverse, 2 ranges
Max Travel Speed (Forward)	8.70 mph	Not Published
Max Travel Speed (Reverse)	5.22 mph	Not Published
Clutch	Not Published	8.5 in dry disc (gear)
Differential Lock & Limited Slip Options	Mechanical pedal type	Mechanical rear differential lock

Frame Type	Not Published	Two-post folding ROPS
Steering	Hydrostatic power steering	2WD: power steering standard; 4WD: manual, power assist optional
Brakes	Wet, multi-disc	Mechanical wet disc
Seat Suspension & Adjustability	High-Back Seat with Foldable Armrest and Retractable Seatbelt; fore/aft adjustable	Not Published
Front Axle Type	Front wheel mechanical assist (4WD)	2WD or 4WD; spur gear final drives
Front Axle Rating	Not Published	Not Published
Drawbar Capacity	Hitch: 882 lb vertical, 3,527 lb horizontal; drawbar with clevis: 772 lb vertical, 3,527 lb horizontal	Not Published

Overall Length with 3-Point Hitch	97 in	108.3 in
Overall Width	47 in	42.2 in
Wheelbase	56 in	59.4 in
Ground Clearance	Not Published	11 in
Min. Turn Radius without Brakes	7.87 ft	Not Published
Height to Top of ROPS	87 in	77 in
Height to Top of ROPS (folded)	Not Published	60.5 in
Height to Top of Cab Model	Not Published	Not Published

Tractor Weight (Base)	1,433 lb	1,477 lb (2WD gear); 1,500 lb (2WD hydro); 1,654 lb (4WD gear); 1,676 lb (4WD hydro)
Weight with ROPS and Loader	Not Published	Not Published
Weight with Cab and Loader	Not Published	Not Published

Tire Size & Options	Front 18x8.50-10, rear 26x12.0-12; offered in industrial or turf	Ag: 5.00-12 front (2WD) or 6-12 front (4WD), 9.5-16 rear; turf: 24x8.50-12 front, 315x75D-15 rear
R1 Agricultural - Front	Not Published	5.00-12 (2WD); 6-12 (4WD)
R1 Agricultural - Rear	Not Published	9.5-16
R3 Turf - Front	18x8.50-10	24x8.50-12
R3 Turf - Rear	26x12.0-12	315x75D-15
R4 Industrial - Front	18x8.50-10	Not Published
R4 Industrial - Rear	26x12.0-12	Not Published

Quick Attach Loader System	LL1101: Pin-Type Bucket (standard); Quick Attach Assembly (Optional) - Compact Type (dual-lever LH/RH); LL1700: Quick Attach Implement System	Not Published
Loader Model	LL1101; LL1100	1242
Loader Lift Height	LL1101: 72.0 in; LL1100: 72.0 in (at pivot pin)	1242: 73.5 in
Loader Lift Capacity (Full Height)	LL1101: 966 lb; LL1100: 1,005 lb (at pivot pin, maximum height)	1242: 565 lb
Loader Breakout Force	LL1101: 1,960 lb; LL1100: 2,083 lb (at pivot pin)	1242: 955 lb

Warranty Length & Coverage	6-year limited warranty	Not Published

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LS Tractor MT122 vs Massey Ferguson 1220: Quick Answers

Which has more horsepower, the LS Tractor MT122 or the Massey Ferguson 1220?: The LS Tractor MT122 leads on engine hp at 21.5 hp hp, compared to 21 hp hp for the Massey Ferguson 1220.
Which has more PTO horsepower, the LS Tractor MT122 or the Massey Ferguson 1220?: The Massey Ferguson 1220 leads on pto hp at 17.5 hp hp, compared to 15 hp hp for the LS Tractor MT122.
Which is heavier, the LS Tractor MT122 or the Massey Ferguson 1220?: The Massey Ferguson 1220 leads on weight at 1,477 lb lb, compared to 1,433 lb lb for the LS Tractor MT122.
Which has more loader lift capacity, the LS Tractor MT122 or the Massey Ferguson 1220?: The LS Tractor MT122 leads on loader lift at 1,005 lb lb, compared to 565 lb lb for the Massey Ferguson 1220.
Which has more three-point hitch lift capacity, the LS Tractor MT122 or the Massey Ferguson 1220?: The Massey Ferguson 1220 leads on 3-pt lift (24 in) at 1,210 lb lb, compared to 728 lb lb for the LS Tractor MT122.

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Category Verdict

Spec	LS Tractor MT122	Massey Ferguson 1220
Engine HP (hp)	▲ 21.5 hp	21 hp
PTO HP (hp)	15 hp	▲ 17.5 hp
Weight (lb)	1,433 lb	▲ 1,477 lb
Loader Lift (lb)	▲ 1,005 lb	565 lb
3-Pt Lift (24 in) (lb)	728 lb	▲ 1,210 lb
Lift Height (in)	72 in	▲ 73.5 in
Breakout Force (lbf)	▲ 2,083 lbf	955 lbf
Hydraulic Flow (gpm)	6.7 gpm	▲ 7.7 gpm
Travel Speed (mph)	8.7 mph	n/a

The headline numbers at a glance.

LS Tractor MT122Massey Ferguson 1220

Engine HPhp

▲21.5 hp

21 hp

PTO HPhp

15 hp

▲17.5 hp

16 hp

GearHydro

Weightlb

1,433 lb

▲1,477 lb

Loader Liftlb

966 lb

▲1,005 lb

565 lb

LL1101LL1100

3-Pt Lift (24 in)lb

728 lb

▲1,210 lb

at pin

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Full Spec Sheet

Every published spec, side by side, including the details the graphs above don't chart.

Spec	LS TractorMT122	Massey Ferguson1220


Engine Manufacturer	Yanmar	Iseki
Engine Model	3TNV76F	E3112
Engine Type	3-cylinder, indirect injection (swirl chamber), water-cooled	3-cylinder liquid-cooled inline indirect-injection diesel
No. of Cylinders	3	3
Displacement	68.0 in³	68.5 in³
Rated Engine Speed	3000 rpm	2500 rpm
Engine Power (Gross)	21.5 hp	21 hp
PTO Power	15 hp	Gear: 17.5 hp; Hydro: 16 hp
Engine Emissions Constraints	Tier 4	Not Published
Cooling System Type	Water-cooled	Liquid-cooled
Air Cleaner	Dry	Dry
Fuel System	In-line injection pump	Indirect injection, glow plug pre-heating
Alternator	40 A, 12 V	40 A

Pump Type	Gear pump, transmission driven	Not Published
Implement Flow	4.6 gpm	5.2 gpm
Steering Flow	2.1 gpm	2.5 gpm
Total Hydraulic Flow	6.7 gpm	7.7 gpm
Overall Hydraulic Pump Flow	6.7 gpm	Not Published
Hydraulic System Type	Open center system, position control	Open center
Rear Remote Hydraulic Flow	Not Published	Not Published
No. of Standard Remote Valves	0	Not Published
No. of Optional Remote Valves	1 pair (2 quick couplers)	1 or 2

Fuel Tank Capacity	6.6 gal	4.75 gal
Coolant Capacity	0.9 gal	5.4 qt
Crankcase Capacity	0.8 gal	3.3 qt
Transmission / Hydraulic System Capacity	3.0 gal (3.4 gal with front-end loader; 4.7 gal with front-end loader and backhoe)	2.64 gal
Front Axle Fluid Capacity	0.5 gal	Not Published

PTO Type	Independent (electro-hydraulic)	Live, two-stage dry disc clutch
PTO Rear	Standard (540 rpm)	540 rpm (1.375 in) at 2327 engine rpm
Mid-PTO Availability	Standard (2,500 rpm)	Live, 2000 rpm at 2500 engine rpm
Category, 3-Point Hitch	Category I	Category I
Hitch Lift Capacity	970 lb	1,210 lb
Hitch Lift Capacity (at 24”)	728 lb	Not Published
Lift Control Type	Position control	Position control

Transmission Type	Hydrostatic Drive	6-speed gear, hydrostatic, or 9-speed gear with optional creeper range
No. of Speeds	2 ranges	Gear: 6F / 2R (9F / 3R with creeper); hydrostatic: infinite forward and reverse, 2 ranges
Max Travel Speed (Forward)	8.70 mph	Not Published
Max Travel Speed (Reverse)	5.22 mph	Not Published
Clutch	Not Published	8.5 in dry disc (gear)
Differential Lock & Limited Slip Options	Mechanical pedal type	Mechanical rear differential lock

Frame Type	Not Published	Two-post folding ROPS
Steering	Hydrostatic power steering	2WD: power steering standard; 4WD: manual, power assist optional
Brakes	Wet, multi-disc	Mechanical wet disc
Seat Suspension & Adjustability	High-Back Seat with Foldable Armrest and Retractable Seatbelt; fore/aft adjustable	Not Published
Front Axle Type	Front wheel mechanical assist (4WD)	2WD or 4WD; spur gear final drives
Front Axle Rating	Not Published	Not Published
Drawbar Capacity	Hitch: 882 lb vertical, 3,527 lb horizontal; drawbar with clevis: 772 lb vertical, 3,527 lb horizontal	Not Published

Overall Length with 3-Point Hitch	97 in	108.3 in
Overall Width	47 in	42.2 in
Wheelbase	56 in	59.4 in
Ground Clearance	Not Published	11 in
Min. Turn Radius without Brakes	7.87 ft	Not Published
Height to Top of ROPS	87 in	77 in
Height to Top of ROPS (folded)	Not Published	60.5 in
Height to Top of Cab Model	Not Published	Not Published

Tractor Weight (Base)	1,433 lb	1,477 lb (2WD gear); 1,500 lb (2WD hydro); 1,654 lb (4WD gear); 1,676 lb (4WD hydro)
Weight with ROPS and Loader	Not Published	Not Published
Weight with Cab and Loader	Not Published	Not Published

Tire Size & Options	Front 18x8.50-10, rear 26x12.0-12; offered in industrial or turf	Ag: 5.00-12 front (2WD) or 6-12 front (4WD), 9.5-16 rear; turf: 24x8.50-12 front, 315x75D-15 rear
R1 Agricultural - Front	Not Published	5.00-12 (2WD); 6-12 (4WD)
R1 Agricultural - Rear	Not Published	9.5-16
R3 Turf - Front	18x8.50-10	24x8.50-12
R3 Turf - Rear	26x12.0-12	315x75D-15
R4 Industrial - Front	18x8.50-10	Not Published
R4 Industrial - Rear	26x12.0-12	Not Published

Quick Attach Loader System	LL1101: Pin-Type Bucket (standard); Quick Attach Assembly (Optional) - Compact Type (dual-lever LH/RH); LL1700: Quick Attach Implement System	Not Published
Loader Model	LL1101; LL1100	1242
Loader Lift Height	LL1101: 72.0 in; LL1100: 72.0 in (at pivot pin)	1242: 73.5 in
Loader Lift Capacity (Full Height)	LL1101: 966 lb; LL1100: 1,005 lb (at pivot pin, maximum height)	1242: 565 lb
Loader Breakout Force	LL1101: 1,960 lb; LL1100: 2,083 lb (at pivot pin)	1242: 955 lb

Warranty Length & Coverage	6-year limited warranty	Not Published

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LS Tractor MT122 vs Massey Ferguson 1220: Quick Answers

Which has more horsepower, the LS Tractor MT122 or the Massey Ferguson 1220?

The LS Tractor MT122 leads on engine hp at 21.5 hp hp, compared to 21 hp hp for the Massey Ferguson 1220.

Which has more PTO horsepower, the LS Tractor MT122 or the Massey Ferguson 1220?

The Massey Ferguson 1220 leads on pto hp at 17.5 hp hp, compared to 15 hp hp for the LS Tractor MT122.

Which is heavier, the LS Tractor MT122 or the Massey Ferguson 1220?

The Massey Ferguson 1220 leads on weight at 1,477 lb lb, compared to 1,433 lb lb for the LS Tractor MT122.

Which has more loader lift capacity, the LS Tractor MT122 or the Massey Ferguson 1220?

The LS Tractor MT122 leads on loader lift at 1,005 lb lb, compared to 565 lb lb for the Massey Ferguson 1220.

Which has more three-point hitch lift capacity, the LS Tractor MT122 or the Massey Ferguson 1220?

The Massey Ferguson 1220 leads on 3-pt lift (24 in) at 1,210 lb lb, compared to 728 lb lb for the LS Tractor MT122.

LS Tractor MT122 vs Massey Ferguson 1220

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