Compare/Massey Ferguson 30 Turf vs Massey Ferguson 50E

Massey Ferguson 30 Turf vs Massey Ferguson 50E

Verdict: Massey Ferguson 30 Turf vs Massey Ferguson 50E

The Massey Ferguson 30 Turf 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 Turf is the lighter machine (3,500 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 Turf if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.

Tune the fit score

Tell us about your operation

Acreage600 acBudgetMain crop / use

Fit & specs

Massey Ferguson

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Massey Ferguson

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

52 hp

54 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

—

Overview

Manufacturer

Massey FergusonReference

With 14.9x24 rear tires.Reference

With 16.9-28 rear tires.Reference

Differential lock

rear standardReference

mechanical rearReference

Final drives

—

outboard planetaryReference

Variants

industrialReference

—

30T

turf tractorReference

—

50E

—

A4.236Reference

50EX

—

A4.248Reference

Engine

45.5 kWReference

51.1 kWReference

Drawbar (claimed)

35.0 kWReference

—

Displacement

3.5 LReference

3.9 LReference

Bore/Stroke

97 x 114 mmReference

98 x 127 mmReference

Power

45.5 kWReference

51.1 kWReference

Fuel system

updraft carburetorReference

—

Air cleaner

dryReference

Compression

7.5:1Reference

16:1Reference

Rated RPM

2000Reference

Torque

244.1 NmReference

254.9 NmReference

Torque RPM

1200Reference

1400Reference

Starter

electricReference

Starter volts

12Reference

Oil capacity

30.3 LReference

9.4 LReference

Coolant capacity

9.9 LReference

15.8 LReference

Transmission

Type

mechanical shuttleReference

power shuttleReference

Gears

6 forward and reverseReference

4 forward and reverseReference

Clutch

—

hydraulic wet discReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

38.8 kWReference

44.3 kWReference

Hydraulic system

30.3 LReference

43.5 LReference

Capacity

30.3 LReference

43.5 LReference

Pump flow

16.5 lpmReference

105.2 lpmReference

Steering cap.

1.5 LReference

—

Rear Type

IReference

IIReference

Rear PTO

liveReference

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

540Reference

540 (1.375)Reference

Pressure

—

155.1 barReference

Rear lift

—

2160 kgReference

Engine RPM

—

540@1893Reference

Capacities

Fuel

70.0 LReference

81.0 LReference

Steering

1.5 LReference

—

Dimensions

Wheelbase

208 cmReference

—

Weight

3500 to 3700 poundsReference

5508 to 6832 poundsReference

Lawn/turf front

9.5Lx10Reference

—

Lawn/turf rear

21.5L-16Reference

—

Length

304 cmReference

464 cmReference

Width

231 cmReference

—

Height (steering wheel)

144 cmReference

—

Gas Weight

1587 kgReference

—

Diesel Weight

1678 kgReference

—

Ground clearance

20 cmReference

34 cmReference

Front tread

137 cmReference

—

Rear tread

185 cmReference

157 cmReference

2WD Wheelbase

—

207 cmReference

4WD Wheelbase

—

204 cmReference

Front tire

—

9.10-16Reference

Rear tire

—

16.9-28Reference

2WD Industrial front

—

9.10-16Reference

4WD Industrial front

—

12/12.5-18Reference

Industrial rear

—

16.9-28Reference

2WD Front tread

—

167 cmReference

4WD Front tread

—

180 cmReference

2WD ROPS

—

2498 kgReference

4WD Cab

—

3098 kgReference

2WD Max front axle

—

6435 kgReference

4WD Max front axle

—

6349 kgReference

Max rear axle

—

6088 kgReference

Steering wheel

—

171 cmReference

Electrical

Charging system

alternatorReference

Battery volts

12Reference

Gas Battery AH

60Reference

—

Diesel Battery AH

95Reference

—

Ground

—

negativeReference

Charging amps

—

55Reference

Batteries

—

2Reference

Battery CCA

—

330Reference

Speeds

Massey Ferguson 50E attachments

Massey Ferguson 50E Height

ROPS

—

251 cmReference

Cab

—

243 cmReference

Exhaust

—

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.