Compare/Massey Ferguson 30D vs Massey Ferguson 50F

Massey Ferguson 30D vs Massey Ferguson 50F

Verdict: Massey Ferguson 30D vs Massey Ferguson 50F

The Massey Ferguson 30D and the Massey Ferguson 50F are both backhoe loaders — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Massey Ferguson 50F leads on rated power with 65 hp against 45 hp. Massey Ferguson 30D is the lighter machine (4,869 kg vs 13,682 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Massey Ferguson 50F is the newer design (1983 vs 1982). In short: choose the Massey Ferguson 50F 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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Rated power

45 hp

65 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

Massey FergusonReference

With 14.9-24 rear tires.Reference

With 16.9/14-28 rear tires.Reference

Final drives

outboard planetaryReference

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Differential lock

mechanical rearReference

Engine

Engine (net)

33.6 kWReference

48.5 kWReference

Displacement

2.5 LReference

3.9 LReference

Bore/Stroke

91 x 127 mmReference

98 x 127 mmReference

Power (net)

33.6 kWReference

48.5 kWReference

Fuel system

direct injectionReference

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Air cleaner

dryReference

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Rated RPM

2250Reference

2000Reference

Torque

161.4 NmReference

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Torque RPM

1300Reference

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Starter

electricReference

Starter volts

12Reference

Oil capacity

6.2 LReference

49.0 LReference

Coolant capacity

9.5 LReference

15.9 LReference

Transmission

Instant ReverseReference

Gears

6 forward and reverseReference

4 forward and reverseReference

Clutch

dry discReference

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Capacities

Fuel

53.0 LReference

81.0 LReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Hydraulic system

32.2 LReference

68.1 LReference

Type

manual shuttleReference

power shuttleReference

Capacity

32.2 LReference

68.1 LReference

Pressure

172.4 barReference

Pump flow

83.3 lpmReference

113.6 lpmReference

Rear PTO

liveReference

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Rear PTO Type

540 (1.375)Reference

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Engine RPM

540@1700Reference

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Dimensions

Wheelbase

195 cmReference

222 cmReference

Weight

4869 kgReference

6376 kgReference

Front tire

7.50-16Reference

9.00-16Reference

Rear tire

14.9-24Reference

16.9/14-28Reference

Industrial front

11L-15Reference

10.5x20 (4WD)Reference

Industrial rear

17.5L-24Reference

16.9/14-28Reference

Length

675 cmReference

800 cmReference

Width

213 cmReference

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Height (ROPS)

226 cmReference

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Height (backhoe)

309 cmReference

340 cmReference

Ground clearance

27 cmReference

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Max front axle

13608 kgReference

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Max rear axle

18144 kgReference

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Height (steering wheel)

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207 cmReference

Height (exhaust)

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278 cmReference

Front tread

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152 cmReference

Backhoe & Loader

Dig depth

383 cmReference

439 cmReference

Dump angle

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127 cmReference

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

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Charging amps

38Reference

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Battery CCA

545Reference

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Battery volts

12Reference

Attachment overview

Massey Ferguson 30D Backhoe

Backhoe type

Massey Ferguson 30D BackhoeReference

Massey Ferguson 50F Side Shift BackhoeReference

Transport height

309 cmReference

318 cmReference

Digging depth

383 cmReference

416 cmReference

2-Foot flat digging depth

381 cmReference

411 cmReference

8-Foot flat digging depth

312 cmReference

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Reach from pivot

487 cmReference

530 cmReference

Loading height

266 cmReference

321 cmReference

Bucket Rotation

190°Reference

Swing Arc

180°Reference

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Bucket force

4077 kgReference

4762 kgReference

Dipperstick force

2721 kgReference

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Speeds

Variants

50F/4

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4WDReference

Massey Ferguson 50F Backhoe

Bucket width

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60 cmReference

Massey Ferguson 50F Side Shift 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.