Compare/Massey Ferguson 40B vs Massey Ferguson 50F

Massey Ferguson 40B vs Massey Ferguson 50F

Verdict: Massey Ferguson 40B vs Massey Ferguson 50F

The Massey Ferguson 40B 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 59 hp. Massey Ferguson 40B is the lighter machine (5,125 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 1976). In short: choose the Massey Ferguson 50F 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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Fit & specs

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Massey Ferguson

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Rated power

59 hp

65 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

Massey FergusonReference

With 16.9x24 R4 rear tires.Reference

With 16.9/14-28 rear tires.Reference

Final drives

outboard planetaryReference

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Differential lock

mechanical rearReference

Steering

1.9 LReference

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Variants

40B

industrial tractorReference

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50F/4

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4WDReference

Engine

Engine (gross)

44.0 kWReference

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Engine (net)

40.3 kWReference

48.5 kWReference

Displacement

3.3 LReference

3.9 LReference

Bore/Stroke

91 x 127 mmReference

98 x 127 mmReference

Power (net)

40.3 kWReference

48.5 kWReference

Power (gross)

44.0 kWReference

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Air cleaner

dual dry elementsReference

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Compression

17.5:1Reference

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Rated RPM

2000Reference

Torque

215.6 NmReference

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Torque RPM

2000Reference

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Starter

electricReference

Starter volts

12Reference

Oil capacity

45.4 LReference

49.0 LReference

Coolant capacity

10.4 LReference

15.9 LReference

Transmission

Gears

4 forward and reverseReference

Clutch

dry feramicReference

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Transmission

Instant ReverseReference

Capacities

Fuel

70.0 LReference

81.0 LReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Hydraulic system

64.3 LReference

68.1 LReference

Type

power shuttle with torque converterReference

power shuttleReference

Capacity

64.3 LReference

68.1 LReference

Pressure

172.4 barReference

Total flow

98.4 lpmReference

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Steering cap.

1.9 LReference

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Rear PTO

liveReference

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Rear PTO Type

540Reference

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Pump flow

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113.6 lpmReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

213 cmReference

222 cmReference

Weight

5125 kgReference

6376 kgReference

Front tire

11Lx15Reference

9.00-16Reference

Rear tire

16.9x24Reference

16.9/14-28Reference

Industrial front

11Lx15Reference

10.5x20 (4WD)Reference

Industrial rear

16.9x24Reference

16.9/14-28Reference

Length

662 cmReference

800 cmReference

Width

205 cmReference

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Height (cab)

248 cmReference

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Front tread

154 cmReference

152 cmReference

Rear tread

157 cmReference

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Shipping

5125 kgReference

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Max front axle

13608 kgReference

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Height (steering wheel)

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207 cmReference

Height (exhaust)

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278 cmReference

Height (backhoe)

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340 cmReference

Backhoe & Loader

Dig depth

444 cmReference

439 cmReference

Dump angle

121 cmReference

127 cmReference

Electrical

Charging system

alternatorReference

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Charging amps

37Reference

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Battery volts

12Reference

Battery AH

95Reference

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Ground

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negativeReference

Attachment overview

Massey Ferguson 54A Backhoe

Backhoe type

Massey Ferguson 54A BackhoeReference

Massey Ferguson 50F Side Shift BackhoeReference

Digging depth

444 cmReference

416 cmReference

2-Foot flat digging depth

441 cmReference

411 cmReference

Reach from pivot

538 cmReference

530 cmReference

Loading height

287 cmReference

321 cmReference

Bucket force

4529 kgReference

4762 kgReference

Dipperstick force

2857 kgReference

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Speeds

Massey Ferguson 50F Backhoe

Transport height

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318 cmReference

Bucket width

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60 cmReference

Bucket Rotation

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190°Reference

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.