Massey Ferguson 1220 vs Massey Ferguson MF 1GC.23

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Across 7 measurable specs, the Massey Ferguson MF 1GC.23 leads 5 categories to 2. Machine pages: Massey Ferguson 1220 and Massey Ferguson MF 1GC.23.

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Spec	Massey Ferguson 1220	Massey Ferguson MF 1GC.23
Engine HP (hp)	21 hp	▲ 22.5 hp
PTO HP (hp)	17.5 hp	▲ 18.3 hp
Weight (lb)	1,477 lb	n/a
Loader Lift (lb)	565 lb	▲ 922 lb
3-Pt Lift (24 in) (lb)	▲ 1,210 lb	661 lb
Lift Height (in)	73.5 in	▲ 74 in
Breakout Force (lbf)	955 lbf	▲ 1,392 lbf
Hydraulic Flow (gpm)	▲ 7.7 gpm	6 gpm

The headline numbers at a glance.

Massey Ferguson 1220Massey Ferguson MF 1GC.23

Engine HPhp

21 hp

▲22.5 hp

PTO HPhp

17.5 hp

16 hp

▲18.3 hp

GearHydro

Weightlb

1,477 lb

n/a

Loader Liftlb

565 lb

▲922 lb

3-Pt Lift (24 in)lb

▲1,210 lb

661 lb

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Spec	Massey Ferguson1220	Massey FergusonMF 1GC.23


Engine Manufacturer	Iseki	Iseki
Engine Model	E3112	E3112
Engine Type	3-cylinder liquid-cooled inline indirect-injection diesel	3-cylinder, liquid-cooled diesel
No. of Cylinders	3	3
Displacement	68.5 in³	68.5 in³
Rated Engine Speed	2500 rpm	2600 rpm
Engine Power (Gross)	21 hp	22.5 hp
PTO Power	Gear: 17.5 hp; Hydro: 16 hp	18.3 hp
Engine Emissions Constraints	Not Published	Not Published
Cooling System Type	Liquid-cooled	Liquid cooled
Air Cleaner	Dry	Not Published
Fuel System	Indirect injection, glow plug pre-heating	Not Published
Alternator	40 A	Not Published

Pump Type	Not Published	Not Published
Implement Flow	5.2 gpm	Not Published
Steering Flow	2.5 gpm	Not Published
Total Hydraulic Flow	7.7 gpm	6 gpm
Overall Hydraulic Pump Flow	Not Published	6 gpm
Hydraulic System Type	Open center	Open center
Rear Remote Hydraulic Flow	Not Published	Not Published
No. of Standard Remote Valves	Not Published	Not Published
No. of Optional Remote Valves	1 or 2	Not Published

Fuel Tank Capacity	4.75 gal	6.6 gal
Coolant Capacity	5.4 qt	Not Published
Crankcase Capacity	3.3 qt	Not Published
Transmission / Hydraulic System Capacity	2.64 gal	Not Published
Front Axle Fluid Capacity	Not Published	Not Published

PTO Type	Live, two-stage dry disc clutch	Independent
PTO Rear	540 rpm (1.375 in) at 2327 engine rpm	540 rpm, 1.375 in 6-spline
Mid-PTO Availability	Live, 2000 rpm at 2500 engine rpm	Independent, 2000 rpm
Category, 3-Point Hitch	Category I	Category I
Hitch Lift Capacity	1,210 lb	1,191 lb
Hitch Lift Capacity (at 24”)	Not Published	661 lb
Lift Control Type	Position control	Not Published

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

Frame Type	Two-post folding ROPS	Not Published
Steering	2WD: power steering standard; 4WD: manual, power assist optional	Not Published
Brakes	Mechanical wet disc	Not Published
Seat Suspension & Adjustability	Not Published	Not Published
Front Axle Type	2WD or 4WD; spur gear final drives	Not Published
Front Axle Rating	Not Published	Not Published
Drawbar Capacity	Not Published	Not Published

Overall Length with 3-Point Hitch	108.3 in	Not Published
Overall Width	42.2 in	Not Published
Wheelbase	59.4 in	Not Published
Ground Clearance	11 in	Not Published
Min. Turn Radius without Brakes	Not Published	Not Published
Height to Top of ROPS	77 in	72.8 in
Height to Top of ROPS (folded)	60.5 in	Not Published
Height to Top of Cab Model	Not Published	Not Published

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

Tire Size & Options	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, R3 Turf, R4 Industrial
R1 Agricultural - Front	5.00-12 (2WD); 6-12 (4WD)	18x8.50-10
R1 Agricultural - Rear	9.5-16	26x12.00-12
R3 Turf - Front	24x8.50-12	Not Published
R3 Turf - Rear	315x75D-15	Not Published
R4 Industrial - Front	Not Published	Not Published
R4 Industrial - Rear	Not Published	Not Published

Quick Attach Loader System	Not Published	Skid Steer Quick Attach
Loader Model	1242	FL1805
Loader Lift Height	1242: 73.5 in	FL1805: 74 in
Loader Lift Capacity (Full Height)	1242: 565 lb	FL1805: 922 lb
Loader Breakout Force	1242: 955 lb	FL1805: 1,392 lb

Warranty Length & Coverage	Not Published	Not Published

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Massey Ferguson 1220 vs Massey Ferguson MF 1GC.23: Quick Answers

Which has more horsepower, the Massey Ferguson 1220 or the Massey Ferguson MF 1GC.23?: The Massey Ferguson MF 1GC.23 leads on engine hp at 22.5 hp hp, compared to 21 hp hp for the Massey Ferguson 1220.
Which has more PTO horsepower, the Massey Ferguson 1220 or the Massey Ferguson MF 1GC.23?: The Massey Ferguson MF 1GC.23 leads on pto hp at 18.3 hp hp, compared to 17.5 hp hp for the Massey Ferguson 1220.
Which has more loader lift capacity, the Massey Ferguson 1220 or the Massey Ferguson MF 1GC.23?: The Massey Ferguson MF 1GC.23 leads on loader lift at 922 lb lb, compared to 565 lb lb for the Massey Ferguson 1220.
Which has more three-point hitch lift capacity, the Massey Ferguson 1220 or the Massey Ferguson MF 1GC.23?: The Massey Ferguson 1220 leads on 3-pt lift (24 in) at 1,210 lb lb, compared to 661 lb lb for the Massey Ferguson MF 1GC.23.

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Spec	Massey Ferguson 1220	Massey Ferguson MF 1GC.23
Engine HP (hp)	21 hp	▲ 22.5 hp
PTO HP (hp)	17.5 hp	▲ 18.3 hp
Weight (lb)	1,477 lb	n/a
Loader Lift (lb)	565 lb	▲ 922 lb
3-Pt Lift (24 in) (lb)	▲ 1,210 lb	661 lb
Lift Height (in)	73.5 in	▲ 74 in
Breakout Force (lbf)	955 lbf	▲ 1,392 lbf
Hydraulic Flow (gpm)	▲ 7.7 gpm	6 gpm

The headline numbers at a glance.

Massey Ferguson 1220Massey Ferguson MF 1GC.23

Engine HPhp

21 hp

▲22.5 hp

PTO HPhp

17.5 hp

16 hp

▲18.3 hp

GearHydro

Weightlb

1,477 lb

n/a

Loader Liftlb

565 lb

▲922 lb

3-Pt Lift (24 in)lb

▲1,210 lb

661 lb

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Full Spec Sheet

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Spec	Massey Ferguson1220	Massey FergusonMF 1GC.23


Engine Manufacturer	Iseki	Iseki
Engine Model	E3112	E3112
Engine Type	3-cylinder liquid-cooled inline indirect-injection diesel	3-cylinder, liquid-cooled diesel
No. of Cylinders	3	3
Displacement	68.5 in³	68.5 in³
Rated Engine Speed	2500 rpm	2600 rpm
Engine Power (Gross)	21 hp	22.5 hp
PTO Power	Gear: 17.5 hp; Hydro: 16 hp	18.3 hp
Engine Emissions Constraints	Not Published	Not Published
Cooling System Type	Liquid-cooled	Liquid cooled
Air Cleaner	Dry	Not Published
Fuel System	Indirect injection, glow plug pre-heating	Not Published
Alternator	40 A	Not Published

Pump Type	Not Published	Not Published
Implement Flow	5.2 gpm	Not Published
Steering Flow	2.5 gpm	Not Published
Total Hydraulic Flow	7.7 gpm	6 gpm
Overall Hydraulic Pump Flow	Not Published	6 gpm
Hydraulic System Type	Open center	Open center
Rear Remote Hydraulic Flow	Not Published	Not Published
No. of Standard Remote Valves	Not Published	Not Published
No. of Optional Remote Valves	1 or 2	Not Published

Fuel Tank Capacity	4.75 gal	6.6 gal
Coolant Capacity	5.4 qt	Not Published
Crankcase Capacity	3.3 qt	Not Published
Transmission / Hydraulic System Capacity	2.64 gal	Not Published
Front Axle Fluid Capacity	Not Published	Not Published

PTO Type	Live, two-stage dry disc clutch	Independent
PTO Rear	540 rpm (1.375 in) at 2327 engine rpm	540 rpm, 1.375 in 6-spline
Mid-PTO Availability	Live, 2000 rpm at 2500 engine rpm	Independent, 2000 rpm
Category, 3-Point Hitch	Category I	Category I
Hitch Lift Capacity	1,210 lb	1,191 lb
Hitch Lift Capacity (at 24”)	Not Published	661 lb
Lift Control Type	Position control	Not Published

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

Frame Type	Two-post folding ROPS	Not Published
Steering	2WD: power steering standard; 4WD: manual, power assist optional	Not Published
Brakes	Mechanical wet disc	Not Published
Seat Suspension & Adjustability	Not Published	Not Published
Front Axle Type	2WD or 4WD; spur gear final drives	Not Published
Front Axle Rating	Not Published	Not Published
Drawbar Capacity	Not Published	Not Published

Overall Length with 3-Point Hitch	108.3 in	Not Published
Overall Width	42.2 in	Not Published
Wheelbase	59.4 in	Not Published
Ground Clearance	11 in	Not Published
Min. Turn Radius without Brakes	Not Published	Not Published
Height to Top of ROPS	77 in	72.8 in
Height to Top of ROPS (folded)	60.5 in	Not Published
Height to Top of Cab Model	Not Published	Not Published

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

Tire Size & Options	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, R3 Turf, R4 Industrial
R1 Agricultural - Front	5.00-12 (2WD); 6-12 (4WD)	18x8.50-10
R1 Agricultural - Rear	9.5-16	26x12.00-12
R3 Turf - Front	24x8.50-12	Not Published
R3 Turf - Rear	315x75D-15	Not Published
R4 Industrial - Front	Not Published	Not Published
R4 Industrial - Rear	Not Published	Not Published

Quick Attach Loader System	Not Published	Skid Steer Quick Attach
Loader Model	1242	FL1805
Loader Lift Height	1242: 73.5 in	FL1805: 74 in
Loader Lift Capacity (Full Height)	1242: 565 lb	FL1805: 922 lb
Loader Breakout Force	1242: 955 lb	FL1805: 1,392 lb

Warranty Length & Coverage	Not Published	Not Published

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Massey Ferguson 1220 vs Massey Ferguson MF 1GC.23: Quick Answers

Which has more horsepower, the Massey Ferguson 1220 or the Massey Ferguson MF 1GC.23?

The Massey Ferguson MF 1GC.23 leads on engine hp at 22.5 hp hp, compared to 21 hp hp for the Massey Ferguson 1220.

Which has more PTO horsepower, the Massey Ferguson 1220 or the Massey Ferguson MF 1GC.23?

The Massey Ferguson MF 1GC.23 leads on pto hp at 18.3 hp hp, compared to 17.5 hp hp for the Massey Ferguson 1220.

Which has more loader lift capacity, the Massey Ferguson 1220 or the Massey Ferguson MF 1GC.23?

The Massey Ferguson MF 1GC.23 leads on loader lift at 922 lb lb, compared to 565 lb lb for the Massey Ferguson 1220.

Which has more three-point hitch lift capacity, the Massey Ferguson 1220 or the Massey Ferguson MF 1GC.23?

The Massey Ferguson 1220 leads on 3-pt lift (24 in) at 1,210 lb lb, compared to 661 lb lb for the Massey Ferguson MF 1GC.23.

Massey Ferguson 1220 vs Massey Ferguson MF 1GC.23

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