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Massey Ferguson 20C vs Massey Ferguson 30
Verdict: Massey Ferguson 20C vs Massey Ferguson 30
The Massey Ferguson 20C and the Massey Ferguson 30 are both industrial tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Massey Ferguson 30 leads on rated power with 52 hp against 47 hp. Massey Ferguson 30 is the lighter machine (1,916 kg vs 3,576 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Massey Ferguson 20C is the newer design (1976 vs 1970). In short: choose the Massey Ferguson 30 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
52 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
Final drives
bull gearReference
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Differential lock
mechanical rearReference
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Variants
30
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industrialReference
20C
industrialReference
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20C Turf
turf tractorReference
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30T
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turf tractorReference
Engine
Engine (gross)
34.7 kWReference
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Engine (net)
33.6 kWReference
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Displacement
2.4 LReference
3.5 LReference
Bore/Stroke
86 x 102 mmReference
97 x 114 mmReference
Power (net)
31.3 kWReference
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Power (gross)
32.1 kWReference
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Air cleaner
dual dry elementReference
dryReference
Compression
7.4:1Reference
7.5:1Reference
Rated RPM
2250Reference
2000Reference
Torque
146.4 NmReference
244.1 NmReference
Torque RPM
1600Reference
1200Reference
Starter
electricReference
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Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Oil capacity
37.9 LReference
7.6 LReference
Coolant capacity
9.5 LReference
9.9 LReference
Engine
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45.5 kWReference
Diesel Drawbar (claimed)
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33.6 kWReference
Gas Drawbar (claimed)
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32.8 kWReference
Power
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45.5 kWReference
Transmission
Gears
8 forward and 2 reverseReference
4 forward and reverseReference
Clutch
dry feramicReference
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Transmission
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Torque ConverterReference
Capacities
Fuel
53.0 LReference
70.0 LReference
Steering
1.9 LReference
1.6 LReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Hydraulic system
47.3 LReference
22.7 LReference
Type
manual shuttleReference
gearReference
Capacity
47.3 LReference
22.7 LReference
Pressure
172.4 barReference
146.5 barReference
Total flow
71.9 lpmReference
75.7 lpmReference
Steering cap.
1.9 LReference
1.6 LReference
Rear PTO
independentReference
liveReference
Rear PTO Type
540 (1.375)Reference
540Reference
Engine RPM
540@1700Reference
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PTO (claimed)
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38.8 kWReference
Rear Type
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optionalReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
195 cmReference
207 cmReference
Weight
3576 to 3820 poundsReference
1562 kgReference
Front tire
7.50/8.00x16Reference
7.50x16Reference
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
7.50x18Reference
Industrial rear
14.9x24Reference
16.9x30Reference
Length
294 cmReference
457 cmReference
Width
195 cmReference
198 cmReference
Height (steering wheel)
142 cmReference
165 cmReference
Ground clearance
39 cmReference
30 cmReference
Front tread
154 to 177 cmReference
132 cmReference
Rear tread
152 to 195 cmReference
154 cmReference
Shipping
1622 kgReference
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Max front axle
9072 kgReference
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Shipping weight
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1916 kgReference
Massey Ferguson 20C attachments
20C Serial Numbers
1976
9A250640Reference
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1977
9A257837Reference
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1978
9A280301Reference
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1979
9A300200Reference
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1980
9A326169Reference
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1981
9A339334Reference
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1982
9A350584Reference
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Location:
Serial number plate located below steering column.Reference
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Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
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Charging system
alternatorReference
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Charging amps
38Reference
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Battery volts
12Reference
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Battery AH
95 (diesel)Reference
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Speeds
Massey Ferguson 30 attachments
Attachment overview
Massey Ferguson 54 12ft Backhoe
Backhoe type
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Massey Ferguson 54S BackhoeReference
Transport height
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340 cmReference
Bucket width
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60 cmReference
Digging depth
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441 cmReference
2-Foot flat digging depth
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429 cmReference
Reach from pivot
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510 cmReference
Loading height
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294 cmReference
Swing Arc
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180°Reference
Bucket force
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4005 kgReference
Massey Ferguson 54 14ft Backhoe
Massey Ferguson 54S 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.