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Massey Ferguson 20C vs Massey Ferguson 50F

Verdict: Massey Ferguson 20C vs Massey Ferguson 50F

The Massey Ferguson 20C and the Massey Ferguson 50F are both backhoe loaders — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Massey Ferguson 50F leads on rated power with 65 hp against 47 hp. Massey Ferguson 20C is the lighter machine (4,195 kg vs 13,682 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Massey Ferguson 50F is the newer design (1983 vs 1976). In short: choose the Massey Ferguson 50F 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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Rated power

47 hp

65 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

Massey FergusonReference

With 14.9x24 rear tires.Reference

With 16.9/14-28 rear tires.Reference

Differential lock

mechanical rearReference

Steering

1.9 LReference

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Engine

Engine (gross)

34.7 kWReference

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Engine (net)

33.6 kWReference

48.5 kWReference

Displacement

2.4 LReference

3.9 LReference

Bore/Stroke

86 x 102 mmReference

98 x 127 mmReference

Power (net)

31.3 kWReference

48.5 kWReference

Power (gross)

32.1 kWReference

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Air cleaner

dual dry elementReference

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Compression

7.4:1Reference

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Rated RPM

2250Reference

2000Reference

Torque

146.4 NmReference

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Torque RPM

1600Reference

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Starter volts

12Reference

Oil capacity

39.7 LReference

49.0 LReference

Coolant capacity

37.9 LReference

15.9 LReference

Starter

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electricReference

Transmission

Type

manual shuttleReference

power shuttleReference

Gears

6 forward and reverseReference

4 forward and reverseReference

Clutch

dry feramicReference

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Transmission

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Instant ReverseReference

Capacities

Fuel

53.0 LReference

81.0 LReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Hydraulic system

60.6 LReference

68.1 LReference

Capacity

60.6 LReference

68.1 LReference

Pressure

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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113.6 lpmReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

195 cmReference

222 cmReference

Weight

4195 kgReference

6376 kgReference

Front tire

7.50/8.00x16Reference

9.00-16Reference

Rear tire

14.9x24Reference

16.9/14-28Reference

Ag rear

14.9x24Reference

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Lawn/turf rear

14.9x24Reference

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Industrial front

11Lx15Reference

10.5x20 (4WD)Reference

Industrial rear

14.9x24Reference

16.9/14-28Reference

Length

624 cmReference

800 cmReference

Width

195 cmReference

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Height (steering wheel)

142 cmReference

207 cmReference

Ground clearance

30 cmReference

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Front tread

154 to 177 cmReference

152 cmReference

Rear tread

152 to 195 cmReference

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Shipping

4195 kgReference

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Max front axle

9072 kgReference

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Height (exhaust)

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278 cmReference

Height (backhoe)

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340 cmReference

Backhoe & Loader

Dig depth

353 cmReference

439 cmReference

Dump angle

101 cmReference

127 cmReference

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

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Charging amps

38Reference

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Battery volts

12Reference

Battery AH

95 (diesel)Reference

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Attachment overview

Massey Ferguson 52A Backhoe

Backhoe type

Massey Ferguson 52A BackhoeReference

Massey Ferguson 50F Side Shift BackhoeReference

Bucket width

60 cmReference

Digging depth

353 cmReference

416 cmReference

2-Foot flat digging depth

350 cmReference

411 cmReference

Reach from pivot

454 cmReference

530 cmReference

Loading height

264 cmReference

321 cmReference

Bucket force

4014 kgReference

4762 kgReference

Dipperstick force

2608 kgReference

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Speeds

Variants

50F/4

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4WDReference

Massey Ferguson 50F Backhoe

Transport height

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318 cmReference

Bucket Rotation

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190°Reference

Massey Ferguson 50F Side Shift Backhoe

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.