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David Brown 800 vs Massey Ferguson 30D
Verdict: David Brown 800 vs Massey Ferguson 30D
The David Brown 800 and the Massey Ferguson 30D are both backhoe loaders — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 45 hp. David Brown 800 is the lighter machine (4,177 kg vs 4,869 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Massey Ferguson 30D is the newer design (1982 vs 1965). Use the full side-by-side spec tables below to weigh the details against your own operation, and confirm with a dealer demo.
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Fit & specs
David Brown
62
Fit score
Clear
Massey Ferguson
71
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
45 hp
45 hp
Confidence
40%
98%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
David BrownReference
Massey FergusonReference
With 16.9/14-24 rear tires.Reference
With 14.9-24 rear tires.Reference
Final drives
spur gearReference
outboard planetaryReference
Differential lock
mechanical rearReference
mechanical rearReference
Engine
Engine
33.6 kWReference
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Displacement
2.7 LReference
2.5 LReference
Bore/Stroke
100 x 114 mmReference
91 x 127 mmReference
Power
33.6 kWReference
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Air cleaner
oil bathReference
dryReference
Rated RPM
2200Reference
2250Reference
Torque
162.7 NmReference
161.4 NmReference
Torque RPM
1400Reference
1300Reference
Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Oil capacity
7.7 LReference
6.2 LReference
Coolant capacity
12.5 LReference
9.5 LReference
Engine (net)
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33.6 kWReference
Power (net)
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33.6 kWReference
Fuel system
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direct injectionReference
Transmission
Gears
6 forward and reverseReference
6 forward and reverseReference
Transmission
—
Instant ReverseReference
Clutch
—
dry discReference
Capacities
Fuel
62.5 LReference
53.0 LReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Hydraulic system
40.9 LReference
32.2 LReference
Type
mechanical shuttleReference
manual shuttleReference
Capacity
40.9 LReference
32.2 LReference
Pressure
144.8 barReference
172.4 barReference
Pump flow
104.5 lpmReference
83.3 lpmReference
Rear PTO
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liveReference
Rear PTO Type
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540 (1.375)Reference
Engine RPM
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540@1700Reference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
199 cmReference
195 cmReference
Weight
1270 kgReference
4869 kgReference
Front tire
7.50-16Reference
7.50-16Reference
Rear tire
16.9/14-24Reference
14.9-24Reference
Industrial front
7.50-16Reference
11L-15Reference
Industrial rear
16.9/14-24Reference
17.5L-24Reference
Length
721 cmReference
675 cmReference
Width
195 cmReference
213 cmReference
Height (hood)
130 cmReference
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Max front axle
4082 kgReference
13608 kgReference
Ground clearance
29 cmReference
27 cmReference
Front tread
147 cmReference
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Rear tread
157 cmReference
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Height (ROPS)
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226 cmReference
Height (backhoe)
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309 cmReference
Max rear axle
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18144 kgReference
Backhoe & Loader
Dig depth
365 cmReference
383 cmReference
Electrical
Charging system
generatorReference
alternatorReference
Charging amps
11Reference
38Reference
Ground
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negativeReference
Battery CCA
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545Reference
Battery volts
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12Reference
Attachment overview
Wain-Roy 12' Backhoe
Backhoe type
Wain-Roy 14' BackhoeReference
Massey Ferguson 30D BackhoeReference
Bucket width
60 cmReference
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Digging depth
426 cmReference
383 cmReference
Reach from pivot
533 cmReference
487 cmReference
Loading height
314 cmReference
266 cmReference
Bucket Rotation
180°Reference
190°Reference
Swing Arc
185°Reference
180°Reference
Wain-Roy 14' Backhoe
Speeds
Massey Ferguson 30D Backhoe
Transport height
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309 cmReference
2-Foot flat digging depth
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381 cmReference
8-Foot flat digging depth
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312 cmReference
Bucket force
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4077 kgReference
Dipperstick force
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2721 kgReference
Fit score weighs budget, operation size, crop match and data confidence against the details above. It’s guidance, not advice — always confirm with a dealer demo.