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Massey Ferguson 20C vs Massey Ferguson 30B
Verdict: Massey Ferguson 20C vs Massey Ferguson 30B
The Massey Ferguson 20C and the Massey Ferguson 30B are both industrial tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 47 hp. Massey Ferguson 20C is the lighter machine (3,576 kg vs 3,825 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Use the full side-by-side spec tables below to weigh the details against your own operation, and confirm with a dealer 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
47 hp
Confidence
98%
98%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
Massey FergusonReference
Massey FergusonReference
With 14.9x24 rear tires.Reference
With 14.9x24 rear tires.Reference
Final drives
bull gearReference
outboard planetaryReference
Differential lock
mechanical rearReference
mechanical rearReference
Variants
20C
industrialReference
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20C Turf
turf tractorReference
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Engine
Engine (gross)
34.7 kWReference
34.7 kWReference
Engine (net)
33.6 kWReference
33.6 kWReference
Displacement
2.4 LReference
2.4 LReference
Bore/Stroke
86 x 102 mmReference
86 x 102 mmReference
Power (net)
31.3 kWReference
31.3 kWReference
Power (gross)
32.1 kWReference
34.7 kWReference
Air cleaner
dual dry elementReference
dry dual elementReference
Compression
7.4:1Reference
7.4:1Reference
Rated RPM
2250Reference
2250Reference
Torque
146.4 NmReference
146.4 NmReference
Torque RPM
1600Reference
1600Reference
Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Oil capacity
37.9 LReference
45.4 LReference
Coolant capacity
9.5 LReference
9.5 LReference
Fuel Type
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DieselReference
No of Cylinders
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3-cylinder || 4-cylinderReference
Rated engine speed
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2,250 RPMReference
Engine torque at rated speed
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54 kgReference
Bore and stroke
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3.6x5.0 inchesReference
Compression ratio
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16.5:1 || 7.4:1Reference
Cooling system
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liquid-cooled || liquid-cooledReference
Transmission
Gears
8 forward and 2 reverseReference
4 forward and reverseReference
Clutch
dry feramicReference
dry feramic discReference
Transmission
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Instant ReverseReference
forward and reverse options
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6 forward and reverse || 4 forward and reverseReference
Capacities
Fuel
53.0 LReference
53.0 LReference
Steering
1.9 LReference
1.9 LReference
Fuel tank
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53 LReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Hydraulic system
47.3 LReference
49.2 LReference
Type
manual shuttleReference
power shuttle with torque converterReference
Capacity
47.3 LReference
49.2 LReference
Pressure
172.4 barReference
172.4 barReference
Total flow
71.9 lpmReference
83.3 lpmReference
Steering cap.
1.9 LReference
1.9 LReference
Rear PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Rear PTO Type
540 (1.375)Reference
540 (1.375)Reference
Engine RPM
540@1700Reference
540@1700Reference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
195 cmReference
195 cmReference
Weight
3576 to 3820 poundsReference
3825 to 9600 poundsReference
Front tire
7.50/8.00x16Reference
7.50/8.00x16Reference
Rear tire
14.9x24Reference
14.9x24Reference
Ag rear
14.9x24Reference
14.9x24Reference
Lawn/turf rear
14.9x24Reference
16.9x24Reference
Industrial front
11Lx15Reference
11Lx15Reference
Industrial rear
14.9x24Reference
17.5Lx24Reference
Length
294 cmReference
650 cmReference
Width
195 cmReference
200 cmReference
Height (steering wheel)
142 cmReference
142 cmReference
Ground clearance
39 cmReference
39 cmReference
Front tread
154 to 177 cmReference
154 cmReference
Rear tread
152 to 195 cmReference
157 cmReference
Shipping
1622 kgReference
4354 kgReference
Max front axle
9072 kgReference
13608 kgReference
Height (cab)
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243 cmReference
Massey Ferguson 20C attachments
20C Serial Numbers
1976
9A250640Reference
9A250640Reference
1977
9A257837Reference
9A257837Reference
1978
9A280301Reference
9A280301Reference
1979
9A300200Reference
9A300200Reference
1980
9A326169Reference
9A326169Reference
1981
9A339334Reference
9A339334Reference
1982
9A350584Reference
9A350584Reference
Location:
Serial number plate located below steering column.Reference
Serial number plate located below steering column.Reference
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging system
alternatorReference
alternatorReference
Charging amps
38Reference
38Reference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Battery AH
95 (diesel)Reference
95 (diesel)Reference
Speeds
Massey Ferguson 30B attachments
30B Serial Numbers
Attachment overview
Massey Ferguson 54A Backhoe
Backhoe type
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Massey Ferguson 54A BackhoeReference
Digging depth
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383 cmReference
2-Foot flat digging depth
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381 cmReference
Reach from pivot
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457 cmReference
Loading height
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287 cmReference
Bucket force
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4077 kgReference
Dipperstick force
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2721 kgReference
General
Make & Model
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Massey FergusonReference
Hydraulics
Hydraulics Type
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open centerReference
Maximum operating pressure
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2,500 psiReference
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.