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Massey Ferguson 30 vs Massey Ferguson 50E
Verdict: Massey Ferguson 30 vs Massey Ferguson 50E
The Massey Ferguson 30 and the Massey Ferguson 50E are both industrial tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Massey Ferguson 50E leads on rated power with 54 hp against 52 hp. Massey Ferguson 30 is the lighter machine (1,916 kg vs 5,508 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Massey Ferguson 50E is the newer design (1985 vs 1970). In short: choose the Massey Ferguson 50E for outright pulling power, or the Massey Ferguson 30 if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a 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
52 hp
54 hp
Confidence
98%
98%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
Massey FergusonReference
Massey FergusonReference
With 16.9-24 rear tires.Reference
With 16.9-28 rear tires.Reference
Steering
1.6 LReference
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Final drives
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outboard planetaryReference
Differential lock
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mechanical rearReference
Variants
30
industrialReference
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30T
turf tractorReference
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50E
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A4.236Reference
50EX
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A4.248Reference
Engine
Engine
45.5 kWReference
51.1 kWReference
Diesel Drawbar (claimed)
33.6 kWReference
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Gas Drawbar (claimed)
32.8 kWReference
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Displacement
3.5 LReference
3.9 LReference
Bore/Stroke
97 x 114 mmReference
98 x 127 mmReference
Power
45.5 kWReference
51.1 kWReference
Air cleaner
dryReference
dryReference
Compression
7.5:1Reference
16:1Reference
Rated RPM
2000Reference
2000Reference
Torque
244.1 NmReference
254.9 NmReference
Torque RPM
1200Reference
1400Reference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Oil capacity
7.6 LReference
9.4 LReference
Coolant capacity
9.9 LReference
15.8 LReference
Starter
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electricReference
Transmission
Type
gearReference
power shuttleReference
Gears
4 forward and reverseReference
4 forward and reverseReference
Transmission
Torque ConverterReference
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Clutch
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hydraulic wet discReference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)
38.8 kWReference
44.3 kWReference
Hydraulic system
22.7 LReference
43.5 LReference
Capacity
22.7 LReference
43.5 LReference
Pressure
146.5 barReference
155.1 barReference
Total flow
75.7 lpmReference
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Steering cap.
1.6 LReference
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Rear Type
optionalReference
IIReference
Rear PTO
liveReference
independentReference
Rear PTO Type
540Reference
540 (1.375)Reference
Pump flow
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105.2 lpmReference
Rear lift
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2160 kgReference
Engine RPM
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540@1893Reference
Capacities
Fuel
70.0 LReference
81.0 LReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
207 cmReference
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Weight
1562 kgReference
5508 to 6832 poundsReference
Front tire
7.50x16Reference
9.10-16Reference
Rear tire
16.9x24Reference
16.9-28Reference
Industrial front
7.50x18Reference
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Industrial rear
16.9x30Reference
16.9-28Reference
Length
457 cmReference
464 cmReference
Width
198 cmReference
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Height (steering wheel)
165 cmReference
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Shipping weight
1916 kgReference
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Ground clearance
30 cmReference
34 cmReference
Front tread
132 cmReference
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Rear tread
154 cmReference
157 cmReference
2WD Wheelbase
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207 cmReference
4WD Wheelbase
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204 cmReference
2WD Industrial front
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9.10-16Reference
4WD Industrial front
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12/12.5-18Reference
2WD Front tread
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167 cmReference
4WD Front tread
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180 cmReference
2WD ROPS
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2498 kgReference
4WD Cab
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3098 kgReference
2WD Max front axle
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6435 kgReference
4WD Max front axle
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6349 kgReference
Max rear axle
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6088 kgReference
Steering wheel
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171 cmReference
Massey Ferguson 30 attachments
Attachment overview
Massey Ferguson 54 12ft Backhoe
Backhoe type
Massey Ferguson 54S BackhoeReference
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Transport height
340 cmReference
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Bucket width
60 cmReference
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Digging depth
441 cmReference
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2-Foot flat digging depth
429 cmReference
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Reach from pivot
510 cmReference
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Loading height
294 cmReference
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Swing Arc
180°Reference
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Bucket force
4005 kgReference
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Massey Ferguson 54 14ft Backhoe
Massey Ferguson 54S Backhoe
Speeds
Massey Ferguson 50E attachments
Electrical
Ground
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negativeReference
Charging system
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alternatorReference
Charging amps
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55Reference
Batteries
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2Reference
Battery CCA
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330Reference
Battery volts
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12Reference
Massey Ferguson 50E Height
ROPS
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251 cmReference
Cab
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243 cmReference
Exhaust
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278 cmReference
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.