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Massey Ferguson 30D vs Massey Ferguson 40B
Verdict: Massey Ferguson 30D vs Massey Ferguson 40B
The Massey Ferguson 30D and the Massey Ferguson 40B are both backhoe loaders — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Massey Ferguson 40B leads on rated power with 59 hp against 45 hp. Massey Ferguson 30D is the lighter machine (4,869 kg vs 5,125 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Massey Ferguson 30D is the newer design (1982 vs 1976). In short: choose the Massey Ferguson 40B for outright pulling power, or the Massey Ferguson 30D 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
45 hp
59 hp
Confidence
98%
98%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
Massey FergusonReference
Massey FergusonReference
With 14.9-24 rear tires.Reference
With 16.9x24 R4 rear tires.Reference
Final drives
outboard planetaryReference
outboard planetaryReference
Differential lock
mechanical rearReference
mechanical rearReference
Steering
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1.9 LReference
Engine
Engine (net)
33.6 kWReference
40.3 kWReference
Displacement
2.5 LReference
3.3 LReference
Bore/Stroke
91 x 127 mmReference
91 x 127 mmReference
Power (net)
33.6 kWReference
40.3 kWReference
Fuel system
direct injectionReference
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Air cleaner
dryReference
dual dry elementsReference
Rated RPM
2250Reference
2000Reference
Torque
161.4 NmReference
215.6 NmReference
Torque RPM
1300Reference
2000Reference
Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Oil capacity
6.2 LReference
45.4 LReference
Coolant capacity
9.5 LReference
10.4 LReference
Engine (gross)
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44.0 kWReference
Power (gross)
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44.0 kWReference
Compression
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17.5:1Reference
Transmission
Transmission
Instant ReverseReference
Instant ReverseReference
Gears
6 forward and reverseReference
4 forward and reverseReference
Clutch
dry discReference
dry feramicReference
Capacities
Fuel
53.0 LReference
70.0 LReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Hydraulic system
32.2 LReference
64.3 LReference
Type
manual shuttleReference
power shuttle with torque converterReference
Capacity
32.2 LReference
64.3 LReference
Pressure
172.4 barReference
172.4 barReference
Pump flow
83.3 lpmReference
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Rear PTO
liveReference
liveReference
Rear PTO Type
540 (1.375)Reference
540Reference
Engine RPM
540@1700Reference
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Total flow
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98.4 lpmReference
Steering cap.
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1.9 LReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
195 cmReference
213 cmReference
Weight
4869 kgReference
5125 kgReference
Front tire
7.50-16Reference
11Lx15Reference
Rear tire
14.9-24Reference
16.9x24Reference
Industrial front
11L-15Reference
11Lx15Reference
Industrial rear
17.5L-24Reference
16.9x24Reference
Length
675 cmReference
662 cmReference
Width
213 cmReference
205 cmReference
Height (ROPS)
226 cmReference
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Height (backhoe)
309 cmReference
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Ground clearance
27 cmReference
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Max front axle
13608 kgReference
13608 kgReference
Max rear axle
18144 kgReference
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Height (cab)
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248 cmReference
Front tread
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154 cmReference
Rear tread
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157 cmReference
Shipping
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5125 kgReference
Backhoe & Loader
Dig depth
383 cmReference
444 cmReference
Dump angle
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121 cmReference
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
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Charging system
alternatorReference
alternatorReference
Charging amps
38Reference
37Reference
Battery CCA
545Reference
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Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Battery AH
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95Reference
Attachment overview
Massey Ferguson 30D Backhoe
Backhoe type
Massey Ferguson 30D BackhoeReference
Massey Ferguson 54A BackhoeReference
Transport height
309 cmReference
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Digging depth
383 cmReference
444 cmReference
2-Foot flat digging depth
381 cmReference
441 cmReference
8-Foot flat digging depth
312 cmReference
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Reach from pivot
487 cmReference
538 cmReference
Loading height
266 cmReference
287 cmReference
Bucket Rotation
190°Reference
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Swing Arc
180°Reference
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Bucket force
4077 kgReference
4529 kgReference
Dipperstick force
2721 kgReference
2857 kgReference
Speeds
Variants
40B
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industrial tractorReference
Massey Ferguson 54A 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.