Kubota GB160 vs Massey Ferguson 1417
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The Massey Ferguson 1417 is more powerful than the Kubota GB160: 16 HP versus 15 HP (+1 HP, +7%).
- The Massey Ferguson 1417 is the more recent model: production started in 2003, versus 2002 for the Kubota GB160.
- The Kubota GB160 is heavier: 689 kg versus 645 kg for the Massey Ferguson 1417.
Full specs comparison
| Kubota GB160 | Massey Ferguson 1417 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 15 HP | 16 HP |
| Production years | 2002–2003 | 2003–2005 |
| Fuel | Diesel | Diesel |
| Cylinders | 3 | 3 |
| Displacement | 0.9 L | 0.9 L |
| Weight | 689 kg | 645 kg |
| Drive | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission | Gear | Gear |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | 9 / 3 | 6 / 2 |
| Rear lift capacity | — | 479 kg |
| Wheelbase | 135 cm | 142 cm |
| Length | 231 cm | 254 cm |
Frequently asked questions
Which is more powerful, the Kubota GB160 or the Massey Ferguson 1417?
The Massey Ferguson 1417 is more powerful than the Kubota GB160: 16 HP versus 15 HP (+1 HP, +7%).
Which is more recent, the Kubota GB160 or the Massey Ferguson 1417?
The Massey Ferguson 1417 is the more recent model: production started in 2003, versus 2002 for the Kubota GB160.
Which is heavier, the Kubota GB160 or the Massey Ferguson 1417?
The Kubota GB160 is heavier: 689 kg versus 645 kg for the Massey Ferguson 1417.

