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Massey Ferguson 20C vs Massey Ferguson 30D
Verdict: Massey Ferguson 20C vs Massey Ferguson 30D
The Massey Ferguson 20C and the Massey Ferguson 30D are both backhoe loaders — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Massey Ferguson 20C leads on rated power with 47 hp against 45 hp. Massey Ferguson 20C is the lighter machine (4,195 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 1976). In short: choose the Massey Ferguson 20C for outright pulling power, or the Massey Ferguson 30D if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.
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Fit & specs
Massey Ferguson
71
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Massey Ferguson
71
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
47 hp
45 hp
Confidence
98%
98%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
Massey FergusonReference
Massey FergusonReference
With 14.9x24 rear tires.Reference
With 14.9-24 rear tires.Reference
Differential lock
mechanical rearReference
mechanical rearReference
Steering
1.9 LReference
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Final drives
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outboard planetaryReference
Engine
Engine (gross)
34.7 kWReference
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Engine (net)
33.6 kWReference
33.6 kWReference
Displacement
2.4 LReference
2.5 LReference
Bore/Stroke
86 x 102 mmReference
91 x 127 mmReference
Power (net)
31.3 kWReference
33.6 kWReference
Power (gross)
32.1 kWReference
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Air cleaner
dual dry elementReference
dryReference
Compression
7.4:1Reference
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Rated RPM
2250Reference
2250Reference
Torque
146.4 NmReference
161.4 NmReference
Torque RPM
1600Reference
1300Reference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Oil capacity
39.7 LReference
6.2 LReference
Coolant capacity
37.9 LReference
9.5 LReference
Fuel system
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direct injectionReference
Starter
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electricReference
Transmission
Type
manual shuttleReference
manual shuttleReference
Gears
6 forward and reverseReference
6 forward and reverseReference
Clutch
dry feramicReference
dry discReference
Transmission
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Instant ReverseReference
Capacities
Fuel
53.0 LReference
53.0 LReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Hydraulic system
60.6 LReference
32.2 LReference
Capacity
60.6 LReference
32.2 LReference
Pressure
172.4 barReference
172.4 barReference
Total flow
83.3 lpmReference
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Steering cap.
1.9 LReference
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Rear PTO
liveReference
liveReference
Rear PTO Type
540Reference
540 (1.375)Reference
Pump flow
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83.3 lpmReference
Engine RPM
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540@1700Reference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
195 cmReference
195 cmReference
Weight
4195 kgReference
4869 kgReference
Front tire
7.50/8.00x16Reference
7.50-16Reference
Rear tire
14.9x24Reference
14.9-24Reference
Ag rear
14.9x24Reference
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Lawn/turf rear
14.9x24Reference
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Industrial front
11Lx15Reference
11L-15Reference
Industrial rear
14.9x24Reference
17.5L-24Reference
Length
624 cmReference
675 cmReference
Width
195 cmReference
213 cmReference
Height (steering wheel)
142 cmReference
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Ground clearance
30 cmReference
27 cmReference
Front tread
154 to 177 cmReference
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Rear tread
152 to 195 cmReference
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Shipping
4195 kgReference
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Max front axle
9072 kgReference
13608 kgReference
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
353 cmReference
383 cmReference
Dump angle
101 cmReference
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Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging system
alternatorReference
alternatorReference
Charging amps
38Reference
38Reference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Battery AH
95 (diesel)Reference
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Battery CCA
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545Reference
Attachment overview
Massey Ferguson 52A Backhoe
Backhoe type
Massey Ferguson 52A BackhoeReference
Massey Ferguson 30D BackhoeReference
Bucket width
60 cmReference
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Digging depth
353 cmReference
383 cmReference
2-Foot flat digging depth
350 cmReference
381 cmReference
Reach from pivot
454 cmReference
487 cmReference
Loading height
264 cmReference
266 cmReference
Bucket force
4014 kgReference
4077 kgReference
Dipperstick force
2608 kgReference
2721 kgReference
Speeds
Massey Ferguson 30D Backhoe
Transport height
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309 cmReference
8-Foot flat digging depth
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312 cmReference
Bucket Rotation
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190°Reference
Swing Arc
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180°Reference
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.