WOULD YOU CHOOSE A MASSEY OVER THE JOHN DEERE 1025r?

Another day, another email. A customer wants any insight I can provide on choosing between three subcompacts. I don't give a definitive answer (spoiler, I suppose!) but I do give my thinking.

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[jrm]

I bought my Massey gc1723e in 2021. I have over 350 hrs on it and have had zero issues. I mow 3 acres, run a front mounted snowblower for my 460ft driveway and it has never let me down.

[Pococnosurvival]

I have had my Massey for 6 years, its a beast. only thing I have done after 600 plus hours is the normal fluid changes. I dont baby it, and it just keeps working, no broken parts. the brand has been around for longer than just about everyone else for a reason. not knocking the Deere, to each his own. I just cant justify the thousands of extra dollars for what you get.

[LokiT]

Coming from a family that’s farms about 1600 acres with John Deere equipment and helping neighbors that farm upwards of 20k acres, I had my share of John Deere compacts, went to Massey 4 years ago. 1740e and now 1835M cab and I think they are absolutely the best balance of supreme quality, functional equipped and very competitively priced. Also although AGCO is not as big as Deere or CNH it is still a massive dealer and parts network compared to the South Korean brands and I’ve never had an issue with any dealer support although both machines have run flawlessly.

[freda]

We bought the Massey 1705, we have had it for four years and have never had a problem with it. $6000.00 cheaper than a John. Handles all the jobs we have given it.

[patriotsmakeready.]

It all depends on your circumstances and financial situations. I did the JD 1025R at $25K that included 4 attachments at 0% for 72 months. That sold me but I've always loved JD green. Not going to lie, at times wish I did a different unit that lifted more but I'm still happy. And lets face it, for most of us being on a tractor is therapy and I love being on my JD!

[dougjohnson]

You have certainly impressed me with your customer service skills. I've spent a lifetime at it. (73 years old). Now, I am working in a hardware store. We walk the customer to the shelf where we can find them what they need. You do that with your voice. God Bless, you're a master of the craft.

[reloadnorth]

We bought a Massey GC1710 with loader and backhoe for $5000 less than a Deere 1025R. Absolutely no regrets.

[DavisShopworx]

I own a 2022 MF 1725M. Love the tractor, it has been a huge help with projects and all that. On my channel I have made some mods, etc. I don't have anything current as I was injured and working on getting patched up.
I priced the John Deere and a used one was 6500 more for the exact same thing NEW at Massey. A new JD was nearing 8 K more.
I have a Bad Boy Box Blade, I made my own stump bucket, made my own rear weight box, added a QH from GWT and that handles everything now, also have a Bad Boy Tiller for it as well and a carry all setup.
I wouldn't trade that tractor for a JD or a Mahindra, folks around me with Mahindras always seem to complain about a plethora of issues.
I think I even made a video discussing Kubota and JD compared to the MF to be honest, I know I didn't go Kubota due to lift capacity and just sheer specs.
This Massey is a BEAST. Literally impressed my grandpa with how well it did overall on several jobs! 😊

[adamaaberg]

Have a 2021 Massey Ferguson GC1725M and I have 475 hours on it already. Built a 6 foot snow pusher for it, have a 5' brush mower for it and we have ran out 8"x30' grain auger with it when we were short on tractors. The thing that really turned me off from the john deere was they have there own loader quick tach and not skid loader style.

[JohnMerryman]

I have a GC1705 that I have had for 5 years. Works all the time and zero issues. I really wanted a green machine, but at the time was $4k more for the same unit. Not willing to pay for a color or the name.

[welderteach]

It’s a very hard decision. One I recently made. There is so much to consider. What you want to do with it. My advice is, …Ask lots of questions! I suggest sit down with a note pad and lay out the differences, pros and cons regarding features and abilities of the machines and impressions of the dealer. It made my decision easier .

[bradbosle]

I absolutely love my Massey gc1723eb. Only takes about five minutes to take the loader off and put the mower deck on. One of the few sub-compact tractors (at the time) that offered a drive over mower deck.

[Oscar-mcgj]

Your comments are spot on! I bought the 1025R used and then bought a new Z530 for mowing efficiency and to keep from putting so many hours on the 1025R. Couldn't be happier!

[FarmKid]

I have a Massey GC1715 with loader, mower, front blower, and rear blade and I’m really happy with it. I have experience with both 70 and 80 series Kubota BX machines and would have taken either.
Found the Massey used in great condition with low hours and that was the decision maker.
Haven’t been on a 1025r so can’t compare but was considering that too. I was fortunate to buy when inventory was low but before prices jumped with Covid.

I like the low ROPS too as I don’t have to worry about my garage door.

Good video, I enjoy different perspectives

[jean-philippegagnon]

Comparing the GC1723 with the 1023E would be a more fair comparison and the price should be closer. Or compare the GC1725 with the 1025R, like a video you made earlier, you need to compare apples to apples. Great video!

[rudyp]

Opted for a Massey GC. -$9.000!!! vs. JD with loader and belly mower. I’m big. Massey does the trick. All heavy duty and runs perfectly. Love it!

[bripage]

I have a 2021 Massey GC 1725M and it's a little beast. I do lots of landscaping/loader/box blade/snow removal work and it's never let me down. There's nothing wrong with a 1025R, but I passed on one once I tried out the GC 1725M. Speaking of size I'm 6'2, 260lbs with size 15 feet and the Massey is very comfy.

[DreamItDesignItBuildItMaker]

I have a GC1705 and have over 300 hours on it. Not a single problem, and it's a work horse. I would never exchange it for a kabota or jd. It's a really great machine

[kelvinsaunders]

You basically summed up my opinion, John deeres ease of implement installation is my main reason for buying a 1023/1025. I take both mower deck and loader off a lot, along with 6 other implements.also dealer service, way more Deere dealers and parts around then any other. My last reason is resale Deere seems to command higher resale in my area ……if you can even find a used one

[danshouseofsmokeandoutdoor]

I bought the massy over the deer 5000 less for tlb. Not to mention all the attachments are more. I been real happy with it. Wish would lift more. It is rated more then the John Deere. I have no intention of ever mowing with it.