John Deere 1550 vs Massey Ferguson 1225
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The John Deere 1550 is more powerful than the Massey Ferguson 1225: 43 HP versus 24 HP (+19 HP, +79%).
- The Massey Ferguson 1225 is the more recent model: production started in 1999, versus 1987 for the John Deere 1550.
- The John Deere 1550 offers a higher rear lift capacity: 2396 kg versus 548 kg.
Full specs comparison
| John Deere 1550 | Massey Ferguson 1225 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 43 HP | 24 HP |
| Production years | 1987–1994 | 1999–2002 |
| Fuel | Diesel | Diesel |
| Cylinders | 3 | 3 |
| Displacement | 2.9 L | 1.1 L |
| Weight | — | 620 kg |
| Drive | 2WD or 4WD | 2WD or 4WD |
| Transmission | Synchronized | Gear |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | 8 / 4 | 6 / 2 |
| Rear lift capacity | 2 396 kg | 548 kg |
| Wheelbase | 204 cm | 151 cm |
| Length | 375 cm | 231 cm |
| Cab | Yes | — |