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Massey Ferguson 20C vs Massey Ferguson 50D
Verdict: Massey Ferguson 20C vs Massey Ferguson 50D
The Massey Ferguson 20C and the Massey Ferguson 50D are both backhoe loaders — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Massey Ferguson 50D leads on rated power with 68 hp against 47 hp. Massey Ferguson 20C is the lighter machine (4,195 kg vs 12,050 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Massey Ferguson 50D is the newer design (1982 vs 1976). In short: choose the Massey Ferguson 50D 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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Fit & specs
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 16.9-24 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
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
dryReference
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
7.6 LReference
Coolant capacity
37.9 LReference
10.4 LReference
Fuel tank
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70.0 LReference
Fuel system
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direct injectionReference
Starter
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electricReference
Transmission
Type
manual shuttleReference
power shuttleReference
Gears
6 forward and reverseReference
4 forward and reverseReference
Clutch
dry feramicReference
305mm dry discReference
Capacities
Fuel
53.0 LReference
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PTO & Hydraulics
Hydraulic system
60.6 LReference
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Capacity
60.6 LReference
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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
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Rear PTO Type
540Reference
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Pump flow
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109.8 lpmReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
195 cmReference
213 cmReference
Weight
4195 kgReference
12050 to 13430 poundsReference
Front tire
7.50/8.00x16Reference
11L-18Reference
Rear tire
14.9x24Reference
16.9-24Reference
Ag rear
14.9x24Reference
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Lawn/turf rear
14.9x24Reference
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Industrial front
11Lx15Reference
12.5L-16Reference
Industrial rear
14.9x24Reference
18.4-24Reference
Length
624 cmReference
734 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
157 cmReference
Shipping
4195 kgReference
6091 kgReference
Max front axle
9072 kgReference
18144 kgReference
Height (cab)
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243 cmReference
Height (backhoe)
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335 cmReference
Max rear axle
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18144 kgReference
Backhoe & Loader
Dig depth
353 cmReference
444 cmReference
Dump angle
101 cmReference
127 cmReference
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging system
alternatorReference
alternatorReference
Charging amps
38Reference
42Reference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Battery AH
95 (diesel)Reference
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Batteries
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2Reference
Attachment overview
Massey Ferguson 52A Backhoe
Backhoe type
Massey Ferguson 52A BackhoeReference
Massey Ferguson 50D Extendable 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
546 cmReference
Loading height
264 cmReference
287 cmReference
Bucket force
4014 kgReference
4483 kgReference
Dipperstick force
2608 kgReference
2857 kgReference
Speeds
Variants
50D
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two-wheel driveReference
50D/4
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four-wheel driveReference
50D Elite
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deluxe cabReference
Massey Ferguson 50D Backhoe
Transport height
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335 cmReference
8-Foot flat digging depth
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401 cmReference
Bucket Rotation
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190°Reference
Swing Arc
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180°Reference
Massey Ferguson 50D Extendable Backhoe
Digging depth (retracted stick)
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444 cmReference
Digging depth (extended stick)
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576 cmReference
2-Foot flat digging depth (retracted stick)
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441 cmReference
2-Foot flat digging depth (extended stick)
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579 cmReference
Reach from pivot (retracted stick)
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546 cmReference
Reach from pivot (extended stick)
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523 cmReference
Loading height (retracted stick)
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287 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.