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Massey Ferguson 20C vs Massey Ferguson 50C
Verdict: Massey Ferguson 20C vs Massey Ferguson 50C
The Massey Ferguson 20C and the Massey Ferguson 50C are both backhoe loaders — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Massey Ferguson 50C leads on rated power with 68 hp against 47 hp. Massey Ferguson 20C is the lighter machine (4,195 kg vs 5,624 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. In short: choose the Massey Ferguson 50C for outright pulling power, or the Massey Ferguson 20C if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.
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Massey Ferguson
71
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Massey Ferguson
71
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
47 hp
68 hp
Confidence
98%
98%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
Massey FergusonReference
Massey FergusonReference
With 14.9x24 rear tires.Reference
With 16.9x24 R4 rear tires.Reference
Differential lock
mechanical rearReference
mechanical rearReference
Steering
1.9 LReference
1.9 LReference
Final drives
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outboard planetaryReference
Engine
Engine (gross)
34.7 kWReference
50.3 kWReference
Engine (net)
33.6 kWReference
46.2 kWReference
Displacement
2.4 LReference
3.9 LReference
Bore/Stroke
86 x 102 mmReference
98 x 127 mmReference
Power (net)
31.3 kWReference
46.2 kWReference
Power (gross)
32.1 kWReference
50.3 kWReference
Air cleaner
dual dry elementReference
dual dry typeReference
Compression
7.4:1Reference
16:1Reference
Rated RPM
2250Reference
2000Reference
Torque
146.4 NmReference
241.4 NmReference
Torque RPM
1600Reference
1400Reference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Oil capacity
39.7 LReference
45.4 LReference
Coolant capacity
37.9 LReference
10.4 LReference
Starter
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electricReference
Transmission
Type
manual shuttleReference
power shuttle with torque converterReference
Gears
6 forward and reverseReference
4 forward and reverseReference
Clutch
dry feramicReference
12-inch dry feramicReference
Transmission
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Instant ReverseReference
Capacities
Fuel
53.0 LReference
68.1 LReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Hydraulic system
60.6 LReference
37.9 LReference
Capacity
60.6 LReference
37.9 LReference
Pressure
172.4 barReference
137.9 barReference
Total flow
83.3 lpmReference
98.4 lpmReference
Steering cap.
1.9 LReference
1.9 LReference
Rear PTO
liveReference
independentReference
Rear PTO Type
540Reference
540Reference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
195 cmReference
213 cmReference
Weight
4195 kgReference
5624 kgReference
Front tire
7.50/8.00x16Reference
11Lx16Reference
Rear tire
14.9x24Reference
16.9x24Reference
Ag rear
14.9x24Reference
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Lawn/turf rear
14.9x24Reference
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Industrial front
11Lx15Reference
12.4x16Reference
Industrial rear
14.9x24Reference
18.4x26Reference
Length
624 cmReference
693 cmReference
Width
195 cmReference
205 cmReference
Height (steering wheel)
142 cmReference
154 cmReference
Ground clearance
30 cmReference
40 cmReference
Front tread
154 to 177 cmReference
157 cmReference
Rear tread
152 to 195 cmReference
157 cmReference
Shipping
4195 kgReference
5624 kgReference
Max front axle
9072 kgReference
18144 kgReference
Backhoe & Loader
Dig depth
353 cmReference
175 to 223 inchesReference
Dump angle
101 cmReference
127 cmReference
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
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Charging system
alternatorReference
alternatorReference
Charging amps
38Reference
37Reference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Battery AH
95 (diesel)Reference
180Reference
Attachment overview
Massey Ferguson 52A Backhoe
Backhoe type
Massey Ferguson 52A BackhoeReference
Massey Ferguson 54A BackhoeReference
Bucket width
60 cmReference
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Digging depth
353 cmReference
444 cmReference
2-Foot flat digging depth
350 cmReference
441 cmReference
Reach from pivot
454 cmReference
538 cmReference
Loading height
264 cmReference
287 cmReference
Bucket force
4014 kgReference
4483 kgReference
Dipperstick force
2608 kgReference
2857 kgReference
Speeds
Variants
50C
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industrial tractorReference
Massey Ferguson 54A Backhoe
Digging depth (extended stick)
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566 cmReference
2-Foot flat digging depth (extended stick)
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563 cmReference
Reach from pivot (extended stick)
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652 cmReference
Loading height (extended stick)
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345 cmReference
Bucket force (extended stick)
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4483 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.