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Massey Ferguson 31 vs Massey Ferguson 50EX
Verdict: Massey Ferguson 31 vs Massey Ferguson 50EX
The Massey Ferguson 31 and the Massey Ferguson 50EX are both industrial tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 74 hp. Massey Ferguson 31 is the lighter machine (1,977 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 50EX is the newer design (1992 vs 1970). Use the full side-by-side spec tables below to weigh the details against your own operation, and confirm with a dealer 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
74 hp
74 hp
Confidence
98%
98%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
Massey FergusonReference
Massey FergusonReference
Four gears, plus reverse, in two ranges.Reference
With 16.9-28 rear tires.Reference
Final drives
outboard planetaryReference
outboard planetaryReference
Differential lock
mechanical rearReference
mechanical rearReference
Engine
Fuel tank
70.0 LReference
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Engine (gross)
55.2 kWReference
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Engine (net)
52.2 kWReference
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Drawbar (claimed)
41.5 kWReference
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Displacement
3.9 LReference
4.1 LReference
Bore/Stroke
98 x 127 mmReference
101 x 127 mmReference
Power (net)
52.2 kWReference
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Power (gross)
55.2 kWReference
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Fuel system
direct injectionReference
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Air cleaner
dryReference
dryReference
Rated RPM
2200Reference
2000Reference
Torque
254.9 NmReference
286.1 NmReference
Torque RPM
1500Reference
1400Reference
Starter
electricReference
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Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Oil capacity
30.3 LReference
9.4 LReference
Coolant capacity
12.8 LReference
15.8 LReference
Engine
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54.8 kWReference
Power
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54.8 kWReference
Compression
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16:1Reference
Transmission
Type
gearReference
power shuttleReference
Gears
8 forward and 2 reverseReference
4 forward and reverseReference
Clutch
279.4mm dry discReference
hydraulic wet discReference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)
47.2 kWReference
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Rear Type
optionalReference
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Rear PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Rear PTO Type
540 (1.375)Reference
540 (1.375)Reference
Engine RPM
540@1500Reference
540@1893Reference
Hydraulic system
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43.5 LReference
Capacity
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43.5 LReference
Pressure
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155.1 barReference
Pump flow
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105.2 lpmReference
Rear lift
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2160 kgReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
208 cmReference
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Weight
1977 kgReference
5508 to 6832 poundsReference
Front tire
7.50x16Reference
9.10-16Reference
Rear tire
16.9x24Reference
16.9-28Reference
Industrial front
7.5x18Reference
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Industrial rear
18.4x26Reference
16.9-28Reference
Length
325 cmReference
464 cmReference
Width
198 cmReference
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Height (steering wheel)
165 cmReference
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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 31 attachments
Electrical
Charging system
alternatorReference
alternatorReference
Charging amps
32Reference
55Reference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Battery AH
95Reference
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Ground
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negativeReference
Batteries
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2Reference
Battery CCA
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330Reference
Attachment overview
Massey Ferguson 54 Backhoe
Backhoe type
Massey Ferguson 54S BackhoeReference
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Massey Ferguson 54S Backhoe
Variants
50E
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A4.236Reference
50EX
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A4.248Reference
Capacities
Fuel
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81.0 LReference
Massey Ferguson 50EX attachments
Massey Ferguson 50EX Height
ROPS
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251 cmReference
Cab
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243 cmReference
Exhaust
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278 cmReference
Speeds
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.