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Massey Ferguson 20D vs Massey Ferguson 30E
Verdict: Massey Ferguson 20D vs Massey Ferguson 30E
The Massey Ferguson 20D and the Massey Ferguson 30E are both industrial tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 45 hp. Massey Ferguson 20D is the lighter machine (2,021 kg vs 4,350 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Massey Ferguson 30E is the newer design (1985 vs 1983). 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
45 hp
45 hp
Confidence
98%
98%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
Massey FergusonReference
Massey FergusonReference
With 14.9x24 R4 rear tires. Reverse speeds are 10% slower than forward.Reference
With 14.9x24 rear tires.Reference
Differential lock
mechanical rearReference
mechanical rearReference
Final drives
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outboard planetaryReference
Variants
20D Turf
turf tractorReference
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Engine
Fuel tank
48.1 LReference
48.1 LReference
Engine (net)
33.6 kWReference
33.6 kWReference
Displacement
2.5 LReference
2.5 LReference
Bore/Stroke
91 x 127 mmReference
91 x 127 mmReference
Power (net)
33.6 kWReference
33.6 kWReference
Fuel system
direct injectionReference
direct injectionReference
Air cleaner
dryReference
dryReference
Compression
18.5:1Reference
18.5:1Reference
Rated RPM
2250Reference
2250Reference
Torque
168.0 NmReference
168.0 NmReference
Torque RPM
1300Reference
1300Reference
Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Oil capacity
32.5 LReference
39.1 LReference
Coolant capacity
10.2 LReference
10.2 LReference
Transmission
Gears
4 forward and reverseReference
6 forward and reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)
30.7 kWReference
30.7 kWReference
Type
manual shuttleReference
mechanical shuttleReference
Pressure
175.8 barReference
172.4 barReference
Pump flow
71.9 lpmReference
81.8 lpmReference
Rear Type
IReference
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Control
position and draft controlReference
position and draft controlReference
Rear lift (at ends)
1466 kgReference
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Rear PTO
liveReference
independentReference
Rear PTO Type
540 (1.375)Reference
540 (1.375)Reference
Engine RPM
540@1683Reference
540@1788Reference
Rear lift
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1466 kgReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
188 cmReference
189 cmReference
Weight
2021 kgReference
4350 to 10680 poundsReference
Front tire
7.5/8-16Reference
7.50/8.00x16Reference
Rear tire
14.9-24Reference
14.9x24Reference
Industrial front
16.9-24Reference
11Lx15Reference
Industrial rear
14.9-24Reference
17.5Lx24Reference
Length
309 cmReference
454 cmReference
Shipping weight
2021 kgReference
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Ground clearance
36 cmReference
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Front tread
153 cmReference
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Rear tread
150 to 200 cmReference
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Steering wheel
141 cmReference
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Width
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193 cmReference
Height (ROPS)
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236 cmReference
Massey Ferguson 20D attachments
20D Serial Numbers
1983
810003Reference
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1984
810320Reference
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1985
810726Reference
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1986
810985Reference
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1987
1996V03158Reference
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1988
2996N1001Reference
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Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging system
alternatorReference
alternatorReference
Charging amps
35Reference
35Reference
Battery CCA
340Reference
340Reference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Massey Ferguson 20D Height
ROPS
234 cmReference
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Exhaust
228 cmReference
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Speeds
Massey Ferguson 30E attachments
30E Serial Number Location
Attachment overview
Bradco 9HD Backhoe
Backhoe type
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Massey Ferguson 30E BackhoeReference
Transport height
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309 cmReference
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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487 cmReference
Loading height
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266 cmReference
Bucket Rotation
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190°Reference
Swing Arc
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180°Reference
Bucket force
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4077 kgReference
Dipperstick force
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2721 kgReference
Bradco 11HD Backhoe
Massey Ferguson 30E 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.