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Massey Ferguson 20F vs Massey Ferguson 30E
Verdict: Massey Ferguson 20F vs Massey Ferguson 30E
The Massey Ferguson 20F 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 30E is the lighter machine (4,350 kg vs 4,900 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 1984). 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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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 rear tires.Reference
With 14.9x24 rear tires.Reference
Final drives
outboard planetaryReference
outboard planetaryReference
Differential lock
mechanical rearReference
mechanical rearReference
Engine
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
15.5:1Reference
18.5:1Reference
Rated RPM
2250Reference
2250Reference
Torque
168.1 NmReference
168.0 NmReference
Torque RPM
1350Reference
1300Reference
Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Oil capacity
32.5 LReference
39.1 LReference
Coolant capacity
10.2 LReference
10.2 LReference
Fuel tank
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48.1 LReference
Transmission
Gears
8 forward and 2 reverseReference
6 forward and reverseReference
Clutch
dry discReference
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PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)
30.7 kWReference
30.7 kWReference
Hydraulic system
47.3 LReference
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Type
gearReference
mechanical shuttleReference
Capacity
47.3 LReference
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Pressure
175.8 barReference
172.4 barReference
Pump flow
71.9 lpmReference
81.8 lpmReference
Rear Type
IReference
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Control
draft and position 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@1788 (gear)Reference
540@1788Reference
Rear lift
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1466 kgReference
Capacities
Fuel
48.1 LReference
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Dimensions
Wheelbase
190 cmReference
189 cmReference
Weight
3261 kgReference
4350 to 10680 poundsReference
Front tire
7.5/8x16Reference
7.50/8.00x16Reference
Rear tire
14.9x24Reference
14.9x24Reference
Industrial front
11x15Reference
11Lx15Reference
Industrial rear
16.9x24Reference
17.5Lx24Reference
Length
449 cmReference
454 cmReference
Width
181 cmReference
193 cmReference
Height (steering wheel)
142 cmReference
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Height (ROPS)
233 cmReference
236 cmReference
Front tread
132 cmReference
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Rear tread
142 to 162 cmReference
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Massey Ferguson 20F attachments
20F Serial Number Location
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging system
alternatorReference
alternatorReference
Charging amps
35Reference
35Reference
Battery CCA
340Reference
340Reference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Attachment overview
Bradco 9HD Backhoe
Backhoe type
Bradco 11HD BackhoeReference
Massey Ferguson 30E BackhoeReference
Transport height
270 cmReference
309 cmReference
Digging depth
355 cmReference
383 cmReference
2-Foot flat digging depth
335 cmReference
381 cmReference
Reach from pivot
439 cmReference
487 cmReference
Loading height
223 cmReference
266 cmReference
Bucket Rotation
180°Reference
190°Reference
Swing Arc
180°Reference
180°Reference
Bucket force
2480 kgReference
4077 kgReference
Dipperstick force
1635 kgReference
2721 kgReference
Bradco 11HD Backhoe
Speeds
Massey Ferguson 30E attachments
30E Serial Number Location
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.