GC1723EB Controls & Features

[@roberthampton8682]

Excellent video. I just bought a 2022 used GC1725M and I'm learning about it and this video helped explain a few things I was not sure about! Thank you!

[@weldcojcb]

Perfect, thank you for watching and commenting Robert!

[@KerryTilley]

Good job JJ

[@weldcojcb]

Thank you for watching! Thank you for the compliment.

[@bitemyonionnolastname8213]

Watched a lot of these lately. This is the most informative that I’ve ever seen! Nice job!! Thanks

[@weldcojcb]

Thank you for the positive feedback! Thank you for watching and commenting!

[@Hugo-Hernandez]

Great video, I’m glad you explain about engaging the PTO first and then revving up the RPM. I’m hoping to get the 1725 next year

[@weldcojcb]

Thank you for watching and commenting, i hope you get to purchase a new Massey soon!

[@VendMD]

Lots of knowledge, thanks for passing it on...

[@weldcojcb]

You're welcome, thank you for watching and commenting!

[@tonyt8807]

I 3d printed a detent so my box blade would stay on the ground. My 1974 MF14 had one.

[@weldcojcb]

That's pretty cool, thank you for watching and commenting!

[@googlreviews7813]

Bought my GC1725M brand new in 2020. Front hood latch got replaced with 2021 system as the 2020 plastic one kept breaking, so dealer installed the metal frame under the dash like 2021 and later models have. I got little over 800 hours on it now, overall it's a decent tractor although there are some issues with it... If you get the TLB model, the seat is awful, very uncomfortable. Loader is pretty weak too so you can't pick up too much weight at all, and I don't believe it has free float mode on rear 3 Point Hitch. But overall I am happy with it would I buy this model again, hard to say, my dealer is close by and they have a reputation as one of the best and I'd have to agree, always very helpful and willing to assist, same can't be said about local JD dealership and nearest Kubota is about 1 hour drive away. Drive over mower deck is pretty nice and reliable, Woods rototiller is also fairly nice. I'd rate it at 7.5☆ out of 10

[@danielcarroll6010]

Great video

[@Sandi99999]

Great tractor bud I'm looking to buy a 1735 wondering if you have any info. On the 1735 thanks Rick

[@weldcojcb]

Sorry, somehow missed this comment coming through. The 1735 and 1740 have been replaced with an 1835E or 1835M and 1840E or 1840M. Where are you located?

[@tson5159]

Does the 3 point hitch and belly mower work at the same time with the same control. Can they operate individually

[@weldcojcb]

Thank you for watching and commenting. They are both going to be controlled by the 3-point lever. However, you can lock the belly mower in position and then just control the 3-point. You turn the knob that controls the belly mower height to the lock position and then you can operate just the 3-point. I hope that answers your question. P.S. You cannot do it the other way, you cannot lock the 3-point and just raise and lower the belly mower.

[@patrickreed6213]

I’ve got this tractor with 112 hrs and it started slipping out of gears, especially reverse it won’t stay in unless I’m holding the lever. Not sure what it is any help would be greatly appreciated.

[@weldcojcb]

I would recommend you take it back to the dealer. Depending on how old the tractor is, it may still be under warranty. Tractor would have come with 1 year warranty on the loader, 2 years on the tractor (full warranty minus normal wear items), and 5 years on the powertrain. I haven't had a customer experience what you are experiencing, so i'm not sure what the cause is.

[@shadowbanned-iq4fl]

On the front end loader what are the two parts that are lynchpined in that rotate down?

[@weldcojcb]

Those are the kickstands for when you take the loader off of the tractor. Please see our other video that goes into specific step-by-step detail on how to remove the loader.

[@shadowbanned-iq4fl]

@ THANK YOU for your prompt response. I will watch it now.

[@ricklatham7495]

I'm confused on lowering the belly mower vs 3 point. Same lever? What distinguishes which one you are lowering? I don't think you explained this when talking about the speed and height levers vs the control lever.

[@weldcojcb]

Sorry about the confusion on this. The same lever will raise and lower the belly mower as well as the 3-point. You can control the height it lowers the belly mower to by adjusting the knob that would be by your left heel as you are sitting on the seat on the tractor. It has numbers 1-5. That knob will control how low you can set the belly mower down. One thing you can do is turn that knob to the locked position, with it in the locked position you can raise and lower the 3 point without raising and lowering the belly mower. However, there is no feature that allows you to raise and lower the belly mower without raising and lowering the 3-point. That can be kind of confusing, please let me know if further clarification is needed. Thank you for watching and for the question!

[@erinmclaughlin-jenkins1060]

This was really helpful. Maybe reshoot with someone holding the camera. Just sayin. Thanks

[@kirkthejerkthe1st]

I am looking at a new leftover 2022 and am wondering if there is any difference between it and a 2024. Does the year affect resale value as on a car?

[@weldcojcb]

I apologize, i didn't see this comment come through. I'm sure you'll get a better deal on the 2022, but year doesn't matter as much as hours on tractors. No changes from 2022 to 2024 models.

[@jasonzoellner7547]

Just getting used to my 2023,and it's important to be careful. Learning how to use the new tractor only makes sense.

[@weldcojcb]

Thank you for the comment and for watching!

[@jasonzoellner7547]

Definitely. More information the better

[@mathewmorrison2452]

Can the seats be replaced with ones that have arm rest

[@weldcojcb]

You're better off just adding the arm rests to your existing seat. Holes are already there for installation and you can order the armrests through your local agco dealer parts department. Thank you for watching and commenting!

[@danielbrazzel4460]

I cant engage the rear PTO at idle. It's a very harsh engagement and kills the engine. I have to bump the RPMs up to around 1600-1700 to keep the engine from being choked out. Its still a very hard engagement but the tractor stays running. Anyone else have this issue?

[@frederickburns1739]

Well the tractor industry has taken its marketing from the pickup truck market. TRICKS AND TOY'S SELL!! I have a thirty year old fifty inch deck lawn tractor with a Kholer 20hp and is still cutting grass and pulling my yard trailer. My son-in-law bought one of these TOY'S and it didn't make ten years before it was a big $$$ problem.

[@weldcojcb]

Not sure what tricks you're referring to..... Like anything else, longevity of the machine depends on how well you take care of it. We've sold plenty of machines that are well over 10 years old and still running great! Just as there are plenty of tractors like yours out there that are no longer running or operational. Thank you for watching and your input!

[@pafurnace]

I bought a MS 1725M mostly for the front end loader. I had NO IDEA how often I would use that bucket! And if I wanted to, I could also use this neat little tractor for mowing. Thankfully, I don't need it for that. On the other hand, gardening has taken on a whole new meaning. Now I can move large amounts of compost and dirt effortlessly. When you're 67, "effortless" also takes on a whole new meaning. Yes, I suppose you could call it a toy. But it is the most useful, back-saving toy I've ever owned. Absolutely no regrets in buying it.

[@weldcojcb]

@@pafurnace That's Awesome! They really are little work horses! We sell a lot of them. They are small, but mighty! Glad you are enjoying yours and getting so much use out of it. Thank you for watching and commenting!

[@wendycoulombe794]

I can't take mine out of 4wd. Any suggestions?

[@weldcojcb]

if you go forward just a touch and then go in reverse while you pull up on the lever it should come right out.

[@wendycoulombe794]

@@weldcojcb i will try thanks

[@popwall4297]

The one thing that I have been searching for and you skipped it the knob that controls the up and down speed of the 3-point hitch right up above it on the right there's a lever that points up and down what the heck is that thing I cannot figure it out

[@weldcojcb]

I apologize that I didn't see your comment until now. If you're talking about directly under the loader joystick, that is the loader joystick lock. It will do just that, lock the loader joystick.

[@penniedevleming2667]

4 wheel drive?

[@weldcojcb]

yes

[@gentrytompkins3890]

Anyway to get more power to the backhoe

[@weldcojcb]

no, some people think pulling on the levers will create more power, and then they'll come in with bent levers. It's a valve, once it's open, there's nothing pulling harder on the lever will do. You could always go up in tractor and backhoe size.

[@ThomasMiddleswart]

Spring for a cameraman. Good video but poor camera work is distracting.

[@weldcojcb]

Sorry it wasn't up to your standards, i'll do better next time.