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Kubota B20 vs Massey Ferguson GC1710

A detailed comparison of the Kubota B20 and the Massey Ferguson GC1710. Click a model name to view its full specifications.

Horsepower
Kubota B2014.9 kW (20.0 HP)
Massey Ferguson GC171016.8 kW (22.5 HP)
Weight
Kubota B20930.0 kg (2050.3 lbs)
Massey Ferguson GC17101210.0 kg (2667.6 lbs)
Lift Capacity
Kubota B20580.0 kg (1278.7 lbs)
Massey Ferguson GC1710540.0 kg (1190.5 lbs)
SpecificationKubota B20Kubota B20Backhoe LoadersMassey Ferguson GC1710Massey Ferguson GC1710Backhoe Loaders
Horsepower14.9 kW (20.0 HP)16.8 kW (22.5 HP)
Weight930.0 kg (2050.3 lbs)1210.0 kg (2667.6 lbs)
Lift Capacity580.0 kg (1278.7 lbs)540.0 kg (1190.5 lbs)
Transmission TypeHydrostaticHydrostatic
Length271.0 cm (106.7 in.)449.5 cm (177.0 in.)
Pump Flow48.1 LPM (12.7 GPM)—
Years Made1990-19982013-Present
Engine ModelKubota D950Iseki
Engine Type4-stroke, liquid-cooled, inline4-stroke, liquid-cooled, inline
Fuel TypeDieselDiesel
Cylinders33
Displacement927 cc (56.6 cu in.)1123 cc (68.5 cu in.)
Bore7.49 cm (2.95 in.)—
Stroke7.01 cm (2.76 in.)—
Rear PTO TypeLiveIndependent
Rear PTO Speed540 RPM540 RPM
Battery12 V12 V
StarterElectricElectric
Height214.0 cm (84.3 in.)218.0 cm (85.8 in.)
Width136.0 cm (53.5 in.)137.0 cm (53.9 in.)
Wheelbase153.0 cm (60.2 in.)145.0 cm (57.1 in.)
Fuel Tank Capacity20.0 l (5.3 gal)25.0 l (6.6 gal)
Oil Capacity3.9 l (1.0 gal)—
Coolant Capacity4.0 l (1.1 gal)—
Transmission Oil Capacity29.0 l (7.7 gal)—
Hydraulic Capacity29.0 l (7.7 gal)—
GearsInfinite forward and reverseInfinite forward and reverse
Chassis4×2 2WD or 4×4 MFWD 4WD4×4 MFWD 4WD
Max. Travel Speed14.6 km/h (Forward: 11.3 MPH (18.2 km/h) Reverse: 9.1 MPH)14.7 km/h (Forward: 9.1 MPH)
BrakesDry disc typeWet disc type
Differential LockMechanical rear—
Drawbar CategoryII
Cabin TypeOpen operator station with two-post ROPS or FOPSTwo-post ROPS
Hitch TypePosition control—
Steering TypePowerHydrostatic power
Front TiresAg: 23X8.50-12Industrial: 23×8.50-2Ag: 18×8.50-10
Rear TiresAg: 12.4-16Industrial: 12.4-16Ag: 26×12.00-12
Hydraulic TypeOpen centerOpen center
Working Pressure137.9 bar (2000.0 psi)—
Valves1—
Middle PTO Type—Independent
Middle PTO Speed—2000 RPM
Rated RPM—2600 RPM
Ground Clearance—17.0 cm (6.7 in.)
Total Flow—23.8 LPM (6.3 GPM)
Steering Flow—7.6 LPM (2.0 GPM)
SCV Flow—16.3 LPM (4.3 GPM)

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