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Massey Ferguson 40B vs Massey Ferguson 50C
Verdict: Massey Ferguson 40B vs Massey Ferguson 50C
The Massey Ferguson 40B and the Massey Ferguson 50C are both backhoe loaders — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Massey Ferguson 50C leads on rated power with 68 hp against 59 hp. Massey Ferguson 40B is the lighter machine (5,125 kg vs 5,624 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. In short: choose the Massey Ferguson 50C for outright pulling power, or the Massey Ferguson 40B if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.
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Massey Ferguson
71
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Massey Ferguson
71
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
59 hp
68 hp
Confidence
98%
98%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
Massey FergusonReference
Massey FergusonReference
With 16.9x24 R4 rear tires.Reference
With 16.9x24 R4 rear tires.Reference
Final drives
outboard planetaryReference
outboard planetaryReference
Differential lock
mechanical rearReference
mechanical rearReference
Steering
1.9 LReference
1.9 LReference
Variants
40B
industrial tractorReference
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50C
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industrial tractorReference
Engine
Engine (gross)
44.0 kWReference
50.3 kWReference
Engine (net)
40.3 kWReference
46.2 kWReference
Displacement
3.3 LReference
3.9 LReference
Bore/Stroke
91 x 127 mmReference
98 x 127 mmReference
Power (net)
40.3 kWReference
46.2 kWReference
Power (gross)
44.0 kWReference
50.3 kWReference
Air cleaner
dual dry elementsReference
dual dry typeReference
Compression
17.5:1Reference
16:1Reference
Rated RPM
2000Reference
2000Reference
Torque
215.6 NmReference
241.4 NmReference
Torque RPM
2000Reference
1400Reference
Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Oil capacity
45.4 LReference
45.4 LReference
Coolant capacity
10.4 LReference
10.4 LReference
Transmission
Gears
4 forward and reverseReference
4 forward and reverseReference
Clutch
dry feramicReference
12-inch dry feramicReference
Transmission
Instant ReverseReference
Instant ReverseReference
Capacities
Fuel
70.0 LReference
68.1 LReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Hydraulic system
64.3 LReference
37.9 LReference
Type
power shuttle with torque converterReference
power shuttle with torque converterReference
Capacity
64.3 LReference
37.9 LReference
Pressure
172.4 barReference
137.9 barReference
Total flow
98.4 lpmReference
98.4 lpmReference
Steering cap.
1.9 LReference
1.9 LReference
Rear PTO
liveReference
independentReference
Rear PTO Type
540Reference
540Reference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
213 cmReference
213 cmReference
Weight
5125 kgReference
5624 kgReference
Front tire
11Lx15Reference
11Lx16Reference
Rear tire
16.9x24Reference
16.9x24Reference
Industrial front
11Lx15Reference
12.4x16Reference
Industrial rear
16.9x24Reference
18.4x26Reference
Length
662 cmReference
693 cmReference
Width
205 cmReference
205 cmReference
Height (cab)
248 cmReference
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Front tread
154 cmReference
157 cmReference
Rear tread
157 cmReference
157 cmReference
Shipping
5125 kgReference
5624 kgReference
Max front axle
13608 kgReference
18144 kgReference
Height (steering wheel)
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154 cmReference
Ground clearance
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40 cmReference
Backhoe & Loader
Dig depth
444 cmReference
175 to 223 inchesReference
Dump angle
121 cmReference
127 cmReference
Electrical
Charging system
alternatorReference
alternatorReference
Charging amps
37Reference
37Reference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Battery AH
95Reference
180Reference
Attachment overview
Massey Ferguson 54A Backhoe
Backhoe type
Massey Ferguson 54A BackhoeReference
Massey Ferguson 54A BackhoeReference
Digging depth
444 cmReference
444 cmReference
2-Foot flat digging depth
441 cmReference
441 cmReference
Reach from pivot
538 cmReference
538 cmReference
Loading height
287 cmReference
287 cmReference
Bucket force
4529 kgReference
4483 kgReference
Dipperstick force
2857 kgReference
2857 kgReference
Digging depth (extended stick)
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566 cmReference
2-Foot flat digging depth (extended stick)
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563 cmReference
Reach from pivot (extended stick)
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652 cmReference
Loading height (extended stick)
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345 cmReference
Bucket force (extended stick)
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4483 kgReference
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.