Compare/Massey Ferguson 2203 vs Massey Ferguson 30B

Massey Ferguson 2203 vs Massey Ferguson 30B

Verdict: Massey Ferguson 2203 vs Massey Ferguson 30B

The Massey Ferguson 2203 and the Massey Ferguson 30B are both industrial tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Massey Ferguson 30B leads on rated power with 47 hp against 46 hp. Massey Ferguson 2203 is the lighter machine (1,884 kg vs 3,825 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. In short: choose the Massey Ferguson 30B for outright pulling power, or the Massey Ferguson 2203 if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.

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Massey Ferguson

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Massey Ferguson

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Best match

Clear

Rated power

46 hp

47 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

Massey FergusonReference

With 13-24 rear tires.Reference

With 14.9x24 rear tires.Reference

Final drives

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outboard planetaryReference

Differential lock

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mechanical rearReference

Variants

2203

manual transmissionReference

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2205

shuttle transmissionReference

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Engine

33.9 kWReference

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Displacement

2.5 LReference

2.4 LReference

Bore/Stroke

89 x 127 mmReference

86 x 102 mmReference

Power

33.9 kWReference

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Compression

18.5:1Reference

7.4:1Reference

Rated RPM

2250Reference

Torque

164.3 NmReference

146.4 NmReference

Torque RPM

1360Reference

1600Reference

Engine (gross)

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34.7 kWReference

Engine (net)

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33.6 kWReference

Power (net)

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31.3 kWReference

Power (gross)

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34.7 kWReference

Air cleaner

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dry dual elementReference

Starter

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electricReference

Starter volts

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12Reference

Oil capacity

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45.4 LReference

Coolant capacity

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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

6 forward and 2 reverseReference

4 forward and reverseReference

Clutch

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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

PTO & Hydraulics

Pressure

172.4 barReference

Total flow

15.1 lpmReference

83.3 lpmReference

Rear Type

IReference

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Rear lift (at ends)

1292 kgReference

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Hydraulic system

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49.2 LReference

Type

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power shuttle with torque converterReference

Capacity

—

49.2 LReference

Steering cap.

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1.9 LReference

Rear PTO

—

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

—

540 (1.375)Reference

Engine RPM

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540@1700Reference

Dimensions

Weight

1884 kgReference

3825 to 9600 poundsReference

Front tire

7.5x16Reference

7.50/8.00x16Reference

Rear tire

13x24Reference

14.9x24Reference

Industrial front

7.5x16Reference

11Lx15Reference

Industrial rear

13x24Reference

17.5Lx24Reference

Length

297 cmReference

650 cmReference

Width

182 cmReference

200 cmReference

Height (steering wheel)

139 cmReference

142 cmReference

Front tread

132 cmReference

154 cmReference

Rear tread

142 to 172 cmReference

157 cmReference

Wheelbase

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195 cmReference

Ag rear

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14.9x24Reference

Lawn/turf rear

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16.9x24Reference

Height (cab)

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243 cmReference

Ground clearance

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39 cmReference

Shipping

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4354 kgReference

Max front axle

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13608 kgReference

Speeds

Capacities

Fuel

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53.0 LReference

Steering

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1.9 LReference

Fuel tank

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53 LReference

Massey Ferguson 30B attachments

30B Serial Numbers

1976

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9A250640Reference

1977

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9A257837Reference

1978

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9A280301Reference

1979

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9A300200Reference

1980

—

9A326169Reference

1981

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9A339334Reference

1982

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9A350584Reference

Location:

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Serial number plate located below steering column.Reference

Electrical

Ground

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negativeReference

Charging system

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alternatorReference

Charging amps

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38Reference

Battery volts

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12Reference

Battery AH

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95 (diesel)Reference

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.