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Read articles →This is a spec-by-spec sales comparison narrated by a Massey Ferguson product specialist, pitting the GC1700 series against the Kubota BX line on horsepower options, engine commonality, hydraulic flow rates, loader removal, operator station layout, pedal design, and ROPS height. It's a talking-points walkthrough, not hands-on operation or fieldwork, and every comparison favors Massey Ferguson. Useful for shoppers wanting a quick rundown of stated differences before verifying claims elsewhere.
Presented by a Massey Ferguson sales and marketing product specialist, so expect a one-sided, brand-favorable comparison rather than independent testing.
The GC1700 series comes in 23 and 25 horsepower models, both available as TLB. Kubota BX offers 18, 23, and 26 horsepower models, but only the 23 horsepower comes in TLB configuration.
The GC1700 offers 6.3 gpm on the 23 horsepower model and 6.8 gpm on the 25 horsepower model, compared to 6.2 gpm total flow across all Kubota BX models.
The GC1700 has side-by-side forward and reverse pedals for quick transitions, while the Kubota BX uses a rocker or treadle pedal that requires more foot motion to change direction.
The GC1700 tractor and TLB models offer a low clearance fixed ROPS, while Kubota BX offers a taller folding ROPS that must be folded to enter a garage.
