{"id":25770,"date":"2019-04-04T14:36:46","date_gmt":"2019-04-04T04:36:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.machines4u.com.au\/mag\/?p=25770"},"modified":"2022-06-15T16:34:06","modified_gmt":"2022-06-15T06:34:06","slug":"massey-ferguson-gc1700-compact-tractors","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.machines4u.com.au\/mag\/massey-ferguson-gc1700-compact-tractors\/","title":{"rendered":"Massey Ferguson Release New GC1700 Series Compact Tractors"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.machines4u.com.au\/browse\/farm-machinery\/tractors-88\/massey-ferguson\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Massey Ferguson<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> has released 2 new models to their GC1700 compact tractor series, replacing existing models including the MFGC 1705, 1715 and 1720. The new GC1700 series consists of the GC1723E and GC1725M models, which feature a similar style to what you\u2019d expect from Massey Ferguson\u2019s larger tractors.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Product manager for AGCO Corporation, official distributors of Massey Ferguson, Simon Van Kruining says the new models feature redesigned style, functionality and control\u2014perfect for grounds-care and farm work.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8220;We\u2019re introducing the new models to the market with redesigned styling, functionality, and control placement, which will make the new MF GC Series easy to own and a pleasure to operate.&#8221; <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8220;There are specification options to suit most users, which will make them ideal for grounds-care and farm work. Whether the job is commercial or residential, we\u2019re confident the new range will get the job done efficiently.&#8221;<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Features of the GC1700 Series Compact Tractors<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The new GC1700 series models are versatile compact tractors that can be equipped to take on multiple tasks\u2014perfect for saving on multiple machines.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8220;Users today are looking for a comfortable tractor that is productive and versatile to tackle a range of tasks. They also expect it to be exceptional value and this is exactly what we are offering with the new MF GC Series,&#8221; says Simon.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Both models are equipped with a loader quick-attach design, which allows operators to remove attachments easily. They also come with optional front loader and mowing deck attachments to maximise performance and deliver fine cuts for turf managers and farmers alike. A self-standing backhoe attachment is also available for the GC1725M.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The new GC1700 model compact tractors feature:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cruise control<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Three point linkage<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Safety lock-out lever<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hydraulic joystick controls<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3-cylinder liquid cooled engine<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dual hydrostatic controls pedals<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The GC1723E and GC1725M compact tractors deliver outstanding performance with the largest engine in their class. They also feature a low-rated engine rpm, which reduces vibration and noise during operation. This also helps to decrease fuel consumption and improves engine life.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Massey Ferguson GC1700 Specs Overview<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here is a general specs overview of the new GC1723E and GC1725M.<\/span><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>GC1723E<\/b><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>GC1725M<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Engine Type<\/b><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\" colspan=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3-cylinder diesel<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Engine Power<\/b><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">22.8 HP<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">24 HP<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Fuel Tank Capacity<\/b><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\" colspan=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">25 L<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Lift Capacity at BE<\/b><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\" colspan=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">540 kg<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Transmission<\/b><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\" colspan=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2-range hydrostatic with cruise<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Rear PTO Power<\/b><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">18.3 HP<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">18.5 HP<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Shipping Weight<\/b><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\" colspan=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">690 kg<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For more information and specifications<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0you can read more in the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.farmtrader.co.nz\/news\/1904\/massey-ferguson-gc1700-series-releases\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">original article<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Interested in a Massey Ferguson tractor? Take a look at <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.machines4u.com.au\/browse\/farm-machinery\/tractors-88\/massey-ferguson\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Massey Ferguson tractors for sale here<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, or view <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.machines4u.com.au\/browse\/farm-machinery\/tractors-88\/tractor-auctions-4953\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">tractors at auction here<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 8pt;\">Sources: Massey Ferguson GC1700 Brochure, news.agcocorp.com, farmtrader.co.nz\/news, masseyferguson.com.au<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Massey Ferguson has released 2 new models to their GC1700 compact tractor series, replacing existing models including the MFGC 1705, 1715 and 1720. The new GC1700 series consists of the GC1723E and GC1725M models, which feature a similar style to what you\u2019d expect from Massey Ferguson\u2019s larger tractors. Product manager for AGCO Corporation, official distributors [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":32,"featured_media":25772,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[6440],"tags":[492,22801],"yst_prominent_words":[],"class_list":["post-25770","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-farming-news","tag-farming","tag-massey-ferguson-tractors"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.machines4u.com.au\/mag\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/25770","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.machines4u.com.au\/mag\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.machines4u.com.au\/mag\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.machines4u.com.au\/mag\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/32"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.machines4u.com.au\/mag\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=25770"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/www.machines4u.com.au\/mag\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/25770\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":29064,"href":"https:\/\/www.machines4u.com.au\/mag\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/25770\/revisions\/29064"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.machines4u.com.au\/mag\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/25772"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.machines4u.com.au\/mag\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=25770"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.machines4u.com.au\/mag\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=25770"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.machines4u.com.au\/mag\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=25770"},{"taxonomy":"yst_prominent_words","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.machines4u.com.au\/mag\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/yst_prominent_words?post=25770"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}