Massey Ferguson 1205
The Massey Ferguson 1205 is a tractor produced by Massey Ferguson. It is equipped with a 56.6 ci 0.9 L engine. The listed engine power is Diesel (net): 15.3 hp / 11.4 kW; Diesel (gross): 15.7 hp / 11.7 kW. Transmission: infinite forward and reverse. Operating weight: 1325 lbs 601 kg.
Engine Power
Diesel (net): 15.3 hp / 11.4 kW; Diesel (gross): 15.7 hp / 11.7 kW
Fuel & Capacities
3.6 gal
13.6 L
Transmission
infinite forward and reverse
Operating Weight
1325 lbs
601 kg
Overview
![]() | 1997 - 2003
1200 Compact SeriesCompact Utility tractorIseki built
1200 Compact Series
Compact Utility tractor
Iseki built |
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Production | |
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Distributor | Massey Ferguson |
Manufacturer | Iseki |
Compact Utility tractor | |
Original price was $11,000 in 1999 | |
Massey Ferguson 1205 Engine | |
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Iseki 0.9L 3-cyl diesel | |
Fuel tank | 3.6 gal
13.6 L |
Engine details ... | |
Massey Ferguson 1205 Power | |
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Engine (gross) | 15.7 hp
11.7 kW |
Engine (net) | 15.3 hp
11.4 kW |
Gear PTO (claimed) | 13.8 hp
10.3 kW |
Hydro PTO (claimed) | 12.8 hp
9.5 kW |
Mechanical | |
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Four-wheel drive | |
Power steering | |
Dry shoe brakes | |
Two-post fixed ROPS. |
Hydraulics | |
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Type | open center |
Pump flow | 4.8 gpm
18.2 lpm |
Tractor hitch | |
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Rear Type | I |
Control | position control |
Rear lift (at ends) | 1058 lbs
479 kg |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Gear Rear PTO | transmission |
Hydro Rear PTO | live |
Rear PTO Type | 540 (1.375) |
Engine RPM | 540@2308 |
Gear Mid PTO | transmssion |
Hydro Mid PTO | live |
Mid PTO Type | 2000 |
Engine RPM | 2000@2446 |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Wheelbase | 56.1 inches
142 cm |
Weight | 1325 lbs
601 kg |
Front tire | 5.00-12 |
Rear tire | 8.00-16 |
Full dimensions and tires ... | |
Electrical | |
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Ground | negative |
Battery CCA | 325 |
Battery volts | 12 |
References | |
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MF Loaders for Compact & Agricultural Tractors published in 2003, by Massey Ferguson | |
MF 1200 Series published in 1997, by Massey Ferguson | |
MF 1205-4WD tractor published in 1999, by Massey Ferguson |
Engine
Engine Detail — 56.6 ci / 0.9 L Diesel
Manufacturer | Iseki |
Fuel Type | Diesel |
Configuration | 3-cylinder, liquid-cooled |
Displacement | 56.6 ci
0.9 L |
Power (net) | 15.3 hp
11.4 kW |
Power (gross) | 15.7 hp
11.7 kW |
Fuel system | indirect injection |
Pre-heating | glow plugs |
Compression | 22.5:1 |
Rated RPM | 2500 |
Torque | 36.9 lb-ft
50.0 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 |
Starter volts | 12 |
Coolant capacity | 5.4 qts
5.1 L |
Transmission
Transmission options | |
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6-speed gear | |
hydrostatic |
Transmission — 6 forward and 2 reverse gear
Type | gear |
Gears | 6 forward and 2 reverse |
Clutch | 184mm dry disc |
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Transmission — infinite forward and reverse hydrostatic
Type | hydrostatic |
Gears | infinite forward and reverse |
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Dimensions
Massey Ferguson 1205 Tires | |
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Ag front | 5.00-12 |
Ag rear | 8.00-16 |
Lawn/turf front | 20.5x8.00-10 |
Lawn/turf rear | 29x12.00-15 |
Dimensions | |
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Wheelbase | 56.1 inches
142 cm |
Length | 100.2 inches
254 cm |
Width | 39 inches*Minimum width.
99 cm |
Height (ROPS) | 76 inches
193 cm |
Shipping weight | 1325 lbs
601 kg |
Ground clearance | 10 inches
25 cm |
Front tread | 29.5 inches
74 cm |
Rear tread | 30.3 to 37.4 inches
76 to 94 cm |
Attachments
Attachment overview | |
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54" mid-mount mower deck | |
Front-end loader |
54" Mower deck | |
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Type | mid-mount Massey Ferguson 1231 |
Cutting width | 54 inches
137 cm |
Photos
Fluids, Capacities & Working Autonomy
Standard fluid requirements, service intervals, and continuous runtime estimates for Massey Ferguson 1205.
Engine Crankcase Oil
SAE 15W-40 (Heavy Duty Diesel)
Standard Spec: API CK-4 / CJ-4 Heavy Duty
Service Interval: 150 – 250 Hours
Transmission & Hydraulic System
UTTO (Universal Tractor Transmission Oil)
Standard Spec: ISO VG 46 / 68 (Wet Brake & Trans Compatible)
Service Interval: 600 – 1000 Hours
Engine Cooling System
50/50 Ethylene Glycol Pre-mix
Standard Spec: ASTM D6210 / Heavy-Duty OAT Antifreeze
Service Interval: 2 Years / 1500 Hours
Massey Ferguson 1205 Specification Unit Converter
Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for Massey Ferguson 1205.
Converted Equivalents:
Horsepower (HP)0 hp
Kilowatts (kW)0 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)0 PS
Direct Competitor Comparison
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Engine Power:Diesel (net): 15.3 hp / 11.4 kW; Diesel (gross): 15.7 hp / 11.7 kW
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