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Massey Ferguson 20D vs Massey Ferguson 40E
Verdict: Massey Ferguson 20D vs Massey Ferguson 40E
The Massey Ferguson 20D and the Massey Ferguson 40E 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 4,500 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Massey Ferguson 40E is the newer design (1984 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
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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 21.5L-16.1 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
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Displacement
2.5 LReference
2.5 LReference
Bore/Stroke
91 x 127 mmReference
91 x 127 mmReference
Power (net)
33.6 kWReference
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Fuel system
direct injectionReference
direct injectionReference
Air cleaner
dryReference
dryReference
Compression
18.5:1Reference
15.5:1Reference
Rated RPM
2250Reference
2250Reference
Torque
168.0 NmReference
210.2 NmReference
Torque RPM
1300Reference
1500Reference
Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Oil capacity
32.5 LReference
53.5 LReference
Coolant capacity
10.2 LReference
10.2 LReference
Engine
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43.3 kWReference
Power
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43.3 kWReference
Pre-heating
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thermostartReference
Transmission
Gears
4 forward and reverseReference
4 forward and reverseReference
Clutch
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hydraulic wet discReference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)
30.7 kWReference
33.2 kWReference
Type
manual shuttleReference
gearReference
Pressure
175.8 barReference
189.6 barReference
Pump flow
71.9 lpmReference
36.0 lpmReference
Rear Type
IReference
IIReference
Control
position and draft controlReference
position and drive controlReference
Rear lift (at ends)
1466 kgReference
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Rear PTO
liveReference
independentReference
Rear PTO Type
540 (1.375)Reference
540/1000Reference
Engine RPM
540@1683Reference
1000@1900Reference
Rear lift
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2399 kgReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
188 cmReference
191 cmReference
Weight
2021 kgReference
4500 to 9576 poundsReference
Front tire
7.5/8-16Reference
7.5/8x16Reference
Rear tire
14.9-24Reference
14.9x24Reference
Industrial front
16.9-24Reference
11x15Reference
Industrial rear
14.9-24Reference
21.5x16.1Reference
Length
309 cmReference
320 cmReference
Shipping weight
2021 kgReference
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Ground clearance
36 cmReference
23 cmReference
Front tread
153 cmReference
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Rear tread
150 to 200 cmReference
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Steering wheel
141 cmReference
131 cmReference
Lawn/turf front
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11L-15Reference
Lawn/turf rear
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14.9-24Reference
Max front axle
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2268 kgReference
Max rear axle
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4536 kgReference
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
45Reference
Battery CCA
340Reference
550Reference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Battery AH
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96Reference
Massey Ferguson 20D Height
ROPS
234 cmReference
225 cmReference
Exhaust
228 cmReference
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Speeds
Massey Ferguson 40E attachments
40E Serial Number Location
Attachment overview
Bradco 9HD Backhoe
Backhoe type
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Bradco 11HD BackhoeReference
Transport height
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270 cmReference
Digging depth
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355 cmReference
2-Foot flat digging depth
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335 cmReference
Reach from pivot
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439 cmReference
Loading height
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223 cmReference
Bucket Rotation
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180°Reference
Swing Arc
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180°Reference
Bucket force
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2480 kgReference
Dipperstick force
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1635 kgReference
Bradco 11HD Backhoe
Massey Ferguson 40E Height
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.