Export Case: 3 used Massey Ferguson MF1204 Used Massey Ferguson MF1204 XTRA Tractors Delivered to South Africa
Every machine we export is a working unit with honest history. The MF1204 XTRA combines proven power, simple service and strong resale — exactly what commercial farms in South Africa look for.
Why the MF1204 earns repeat orders?
Perkins power
120 hp / 88.2 kW at 2200 r/min. A proven, fuel-efficient diesel that is easy to service and source parts for across Africa.
4WD traction
Four-wheel drive with 14.9-24 / 18.4-34 tyres keeps pull and stability in soft soil, slopes and wet conditions.
12F + 4R gearbox
Twelve forward and four reverse speeds let the operator match pace to the job — ploughing, planting or transport — and save fuel across a full day.
Dual PTO 540 / 1000 r/min
Drives disc harrows, ploughs, mowers and balers straight from the shelf — no extra adapters or conversions needed.
Heavy-duty build
4,150 kg gross mass with 550/376 kg counterweights: ballast and stability for heavy drawbar and loader work.
Global MF ecosystem
Massey Ferguson’s worldwide dealer and parts network means easy part supply and strong resale value in South Africa — a name buyers already trust.
| Model | MF1204 (Massey Ferguson) |
|---|---|
| Horse power | 120 hp |
| Rated power | 88.2 kW |
| Engine | Perkins, rated speed 2200 r/min |
| Gears | 12 forward + 4 reverse |
| Wheel base | 2370 mm |
| Track width | 1670–2150 / 1425–2340 mm |
| Tyres | 14.9-24 / 18.4-34 |
| PTO | 540 / 1000 r/min |
| Counter weight | 550 / 376 kg |
| Gross mass | 4150 kg |
| Overall dimension | 4330 × 2235 × 2750 mm |
Why South Africa needs this size of used Massey Ferguson MF1204?
South Africa’s commercial grain belt — maize, wheat, sugarcane and livestock feed — runs on tractors in the 100–174 hp class. At 120 hp with four-wheel drive, the used Massey Ferguson MF1204 sits right in the sweet spot of the country’s most active used-tractor segment.
Massey Ferguson is one of the most widely used tractor brands in South Africa. Buyers trust the name, parts are easy to source through the local dealer network, and resale is straightforward — which is exactly why used Massey Ferguson MF1204 hold value on the South African market.
With borrowing costs rising, well-priced, low-hour used tractors became the preferred way for farmers to upgrade their fleets. The buyer in this order was expanding its maize and wheat operation and needed three reliable 120 hp-class machines at a fraction of the cost of new — without giving up on condition or support.
“The machines arrived exactly as described and were working in the field within a week of clearing customs. Communication throughout was quick and honest.”