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Read articles →Filmed at a Massey Ferguson demo event where attendees could actually run the equipment, this video follows the host operating the GC1723E's loader with a grapple and backhoe on real material. It delivers specific ergonomic complaints, seat spring, tilt-wheel fit, three-point hitch lever placement, plus a backhoe impression and a brief loader-vs-skid-steer value comparison. Best for shoppers wanting candid operator feedback rather than a spec sheet.
Tractor Time with Tim is an owner-operator channel focused on compact tractors and family projects, so expect personal hands-on impressions rather than a dealer pitch, though this video was filmed at an AGCO/Massey Ferguson sponsored demo booth.
The seat has little spring once sat on, the tilt steering wheel never feels right, and the three-point hitch lever hits the operator's leg no matter the position.
The host says it feels largely the same as backhoes he regularly operates, with smooth controls and flow rate, calling it as good or better than any subcompact backhoe he has tried.
The hosts agree it will do skid steer work but slower, while taking up less space and meaning one less machine to maintain and pay for.
One tester pushed into a sand pile, filled the bucket, and said it had no problem with power and did not feel unstable or like tipping.
| Massey Ferguson GC1723E | Massey Ferguson GC1725M | |
|---|---|---|
| PTO horsepower | 18.3 hp | 19.6 hp |
| Loader lift capacity | 1,392 lb | 1,392 lb |
| 3-point lift capacity | 1,191 lb | 1,191 lb |
| Hydraulic flow | 4.3 gpm | 4.9 gpm |
