New 1710 on the way

[Shepstone]

Hi guys first post in the Massey forums. I have signed the papers on a 2018 gc1710, nice looking unit but the shopping experience was confusing to say the least. A couple of things that swayed me towards Massey, first of I could not get past the rocker pedals on Kubotas, and I did not like the way that JD was $5,000 more for the equivalent unit. I also got the front snowblower and ssqa. But not knowing much about sub compacts or tractors in general, I am second thinking the ssqa, the unit isn't delivered for 10 days so I might be able to change it. Any thoughts from you guys that are more experienced about the ssqa would be appreciated.

 

[Citydude]

What's making you second guess the ssqa?

 

[plowhog]

I don't know what kind of property you have or what your needs are, but my GC1710 has been an awesome machine. I do so much with it-- use it all the time. Great tractor, you will love it.

 

[Shepstone]

Not knowing much about it and after searching there doesn’t seem much information on it for subcompacts I am worried that ssqa attachments would be beyond the tractors capabilities.

 

[Shepstone]

Currently have 2.3 acres but are selling and building new house on 2 acre lot next year

 

[plowhog]

There is a user here (Axlehub) and I believe he has the SSQA on his Massey GC. If I recall correctly, he bought some items from mytractortools.com to fit it.

2+ acres is a great fit for the GC1710. I use mine on a property like that, and at another property just under 100 acres. It does a great job wherever it goes.

 

[Fiziksgeek]

Axlehub has a quick attach, but it's not an SSQA.

Just a few years ago, I would have definitely said don't both with an SSQA on a sub compact, because skid steers are much stronger, their implements are much heavier. You'd be taking so much capacity away, it wouldn't be worth it. However, two things have happened, first, they are boosting the capacity of these little tractors a little every new model, and second, there are more and more lightweight attachments being made. IMO, now its a no brainer, get the ssqa.

 

[Shepstone]

Axlehub has a quick attach, but it's not an SSQA.

Just a few years ago, I would have definitely said don't both with an SSQA on a sub compact, because skid steers are much stronger, their implements are much heavier. You'd be taking so much capacity away, it wouldn't be worth it. However, two things have happened, first, they are boosting the capacity of these little tractors a little every new model, and second, there are more and more lightweight attachments being made. IMO, now its a no brainer, get the ssqa.

This is my concern but it looks like it’s not such an issue. There are smaller skid steers , thier impliments must be smaller and therefore lighter ? Do all skid steers use the same size ssqa?

 

[LS Tractor Owner]

Hi guys first post in the Massey forums. I have signed the papers on a 2018 gc1710, nice looking unit but the shopping experience was confusing to say the least. A couple of things that swayed me towards Massey, first of I could not get past the rocker pedals on Kubotas, and I did not like the way that JD was $5,000 more for the equivalent unit. I also got the front snowblower and ssqa. But not knowing much about sub compacts or tractors in general, I am second thinking the ssqa, the unit isn't delivered for 10 days so I might be able to change it. Any thoughts from you guys that are more experienced about the ssqa would be appreciated.

Congrats on your purchase! SCUTS are great little workhorses. Make sure you posts some pics when you get it.

 

[Tompet]

I had the predecessor gc2310, excellent scut. Lol, at that time it had rocker which I prefer. You'll enjoy it.

Is the ssqa factory along with bucket?

They are great for switching out between pallet forks (construction attachments makes a great lightweight set) and bucket as my primary use. Are there other ssqa attachments you are interested in for the future?

 

[Shepstone]

Yes its all factory, I would want forks and maybe a power broom as well, also would be looking for rear scraper and box blade for the 3 point hitch. But now that I知 thinking maybe it痴 better with a broom for the 3 point?

 

[Tompet]

IMO, especially since all factory, weight considerations and design have been taken into account so keep your order as placed. Relax and don't second guess it. Enjoy your tractor and post some photos with that ssqa after delivered!

 

[Shepstone]

Absolutely will post pics, I don’t get it until the 21st Nov

 

[Gofast]

I just recently bought a used 1710 with 85 hours on it. I have put just a little over 20 hours on it.
I really like it and it have been a very productive tractor. If I was ordering one, I would order it with SSQA.

I just priced adding SSQA to put on mine but I decided to go with a BXpanded Piranha tooth bar for now.

I have used my 1710 for many tasks and it has been very useful.

 

[LS Tractor Owner]

I just recently bought a used 1710 with 85 hours on it. I have put just a little over 20 hours on it.
I really like it very and it have been very productive tractor. If I was ordering one, I would order it with SSQA.

I just priced adding SSQA to put on mine but I decided to go with a BXpanded Piranha tooth bar for now.

I have used my 1710 for many tasks and it has been very useful.

If you don't mind me asking, what did you pay for it with such low hours?

 

[Gofast]

A doctor had bought the 1710 when he was building his house. He used it for his driveway, yard and used the backhoe one day for trenching downspouts.
It came with 4,000 lbs bucket pallet forks and a land planer box, 5 gallon can diesel.
I paid 13K for the package.

 

[LS Tractor Owner]

Wow, that's a great price! You got lucky. Post some pics when your out there working it

 

[Gofast]

I drove 3 hours one way to get it but I think it was worth it.
I dug out an oak stump. I leveled out my ditch. I have mowed and used the drag harrow.
Used pallet forks to move brush...

 

[GC1710]

I have the quick attach, just recently added it. I could never go back. I switch from forks to bucket constantly. Also making a mount for my log splitter so I don’t have to remove backhoe and will run it up front. You can never have too many attachments!

 

[Shepstone]

Wow that looks great. Which forks are they? and also the rear blade?