Massey Ferguson GC1725M Sub-Compact Tractor with Worksaver SCG48S Grapple 

Great to hear! Welcome to the Massey Ferguson Family

It is amazing to see what owners are doing with this Lil Beast of a Machine. The only thing they lack is size and that's one of the big benefits is where it can get that larger tractors can't. Thanks for the comments and thanks for watching!

They cool feature and expands the uses!

They make 3rd Function Kits for the 1735M and Grapples too! Amazing what all you can do with a Grapple or 4-N-1 Bucket.

That's a great tip others might want to try. We install per the Installation Instructions but that is great tip for those that want to operate like you mentioned!

@@VahrenbergImplement I was working for a tree removal service and dropped a log on the side of the haul truck lol. Artillian actually said to hook it up the was it is now but as I stated i thought it was more natural to do it the other way which in turn caused the release of pressure.

We don't use the aftermarket Artillian 3rd Functions only install Factory Approved Kits. Personally I have not had any customers question it or have concerns but if that works for you that is what matters how you want it and gives customers an idea if they would like it that way.

@@VahrenbergImplement i wouldn’t be using it either but the factory unit came out two weeks after i bought my tractor lol

It changes what your tractor and loader can do. We sell lots of 3rd function kits now people are learning about the uses

While many like it not everyone gets 3rd Function. Instead of raising the costs of the tractors and adding the expense to all they offer as dealer installed option. If most of the tractors are sold with it then they might add as standard equipment. But for now not everyone wants the added cost.

@@VahrenbergImplement might be nice if someone comes out with a 4n1 bucket.

There is one coming from ALO Quicke who manufacturers the loader for Massey Ferguson. Will be a 54" to fit Skid Steer Quick Attach. I have on order just waiting for them to arrive.

Here is Specs for the GC1725M - FL.1805 Loader: • Maximum Lift Height at Pivot Pins: 74 Inches • Lift Capacity to Full Height at Pivot Pins: 922 lbs • Breakout Force at Pivot Pins: 1,392 lbs Then you need to take off Implement Weight (Grapple Weight), Skid Steer Quick Attach Bracket and figure in reduction of lifting capacity moved away from the Pivot Pin. This Implement is 205# so your looking at roughly 600# to 700# at Max Lift height of 74" or around 1,000# off the ground.

Massey Ferguson does not make a factory 3rd Function for that model but their are aftermarket suppliers that make kits for the non-current models.

@@VahrenbergImplement Who would you recommend for a 3rd function for the 1720? I am currently looking as I need a grapple this spring.

Have you seen the Worksaver Electric Grapple? I'm in process of adding one to my dads 1526 that does not have third function. We will have videos in the future. Here is video: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-NtCuBXdT9Kc.html

Which loader do you have? The New FLx2106 has Solenoid Third Function Kit for it. Worksaver makes a 48" Electric GRapple you could install too.

@@VahrenbergImplement L100E

Massey Ferguson does not offer a 3rd Function kit for the L100E but there are 3rd party supplier that make kits and sure one of them probably has a product that will work. Look at Curtis Industries or WR Long they make aftermarket kits

Thank You for your reply & other info.@@VahrenbergImplement

Massey Ferguson still offers the GC1725M and Worksaver still makes the SCG48S Grapples

Might want to look at more than a SubCompact. To keep the size smaller on subcompacts to get into tighter spaces is why they use the deep dish steering wheel and seat ergonomics. Take a Look at the 1526 Mid Compact or 1825E Full Compact they are the same Engine HP but different layouts than the subcompacts. Check out our video titled "The 25's" it shows the differences between the Three 25HP Chassis from Massey Ferguson

@@VahrenbergImplement Thank you Vahrenberg, I understand your point re moving up to a "Compact". After more thought I am going to demo the 1725 before I rule anything out. If they still have the National Farm Machine Show in Feb 2021 I would like to go and see them all.

We did this video to compare the 3 sizes when we had all 3 model sizes instock. This year been a challenge keeping inventory as fast as it is selling but check your local dealers they may have inventory to compare the 3 locally. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-uLNvIL8GoQ4.html

I guess you want loader controls mounted to the loader so you have to reach forward to operate the bucket?

If you have Skid Steer Quick Attach and 3rd Function Hydraulics on the Loader. If you don't have 3rd function Hydraulics there is Electric Grapple Version but requires Skid Steer Quick Attach too.

Which Loader? The FL.1805? There are different kits based on the Tractor and Loader Model. I will look it up or your dealer has a Loader Accessory Catalog and they can look it up too.

@@VahrenbergImplement i have a gc 1723 e tractor and a fl1805 loader.

Here is the AGCO Parts Kit Numbers for the FL.1805 Loader for GC Series. ACP0444500 Handle & Wiring Kit ACP0426580 Valve Kit for 3rd Function

Thank you!

@@VahrenbergImplement talked to my local Massie dealer and they quoted a bit over $1,000 for the two kits. This does not include installation, I'm planning on doing that myself. This seems steep to me. Is this what they list for or am I being hosed?

Be much cheaper to purchase from local dealer and not have to pay freight. Truck freight gets rather expensive. Worksaver uses distributors and most dealers have access to these distributors and they have very competitive freight to ship a variety of products at little added costs.

Which Range were you in? I would recommend Low Range has more Torque. Also when climbing hills or ramps 4wd is recommended.

@@VahrenbergImplement I was definitely in LOW gear and 4WD, shed where I parked it for the winter this year is not big, 16'x10' so I was taking it slow. That's why taking a run at it was making me feel uneasy, it almost seems as if the machine struggles to climb an incline when all implements are on, I also forgot to mention that beside the front loader and the backhoe, a 60" mower deck was also attached under the belly. (By the way, I parked it in that shed, and when i closed the double door (about 4.5" thick) entrance, I had about 1/4" of room to spare 😁)

Sounds like you need to get your dealer to check it out. Normally the Low Side has plenty of power.

@@VahrenbergImplement Thank you very much for your reply and suggestion. I contacted my dealership: www.deysequipment.com/ And explained to them my difficulties getting up those ramps and they also felt like the tractor should have had no problem getting up those ramps, even with all the attachments on it. Service rep told me that they will contact Massey Ferguson on Monday March 8th (Friday March 5th evening now) and discuss it with Massey Ferguson representatives and they'll call me back to let me know what was established... I will post my findings here once I hear from them, they are really good dealership with very good reputation, main reason I went with Massey Ferguson despite having employee discounts on John Deere and Kubota machines, so I trust they will look after this and me well. Stay tuned... 😊👍 There is also a new video on RU-vid of Massey Ferguson GC1725 bending its cylinders on the front loader and causing substantial damage to the machine... one of the comments in that video talks about Massey Ferguson upgrading cylinders on those front loaders at no cost to the costumer... here is the link to the video: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-xheF3p1yUZk.html I am curious of your take on this, I will discuss this with my dealership next time I talk to them.

Also just thought of something... When the tractor was delivered to me, it was on a flatbed truck with exactly same implements attached to it as when I was trying to back onto the ramps and into the shed. So obviously they drove the tractor up even bigger and steeper ramps in order to get the tractor onto the flatbed truck. The main difference was they were driving FORWARD onto the truck and backwards off the truck, I was driving backwards into the shed. So my question or thought is... Does the tractor have different power pull depending whether it drives forward or backwards ??? Obvuously speed wise you can't go backwards as fast as you can go forward, but what about torque in LOW range? Will it climb same incline going forward and backwards ???