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Massey Ferguson 40B vs Massey Ferguson 50E
Verdict: Massey Ferguson 40B vs Massey Ferguson 50E
The Massey Ferguson 40B and the Massey Ferguson 50E are both industrial tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Massey Ferguson 40B leads on rated power with 59 hp against 54 hp. Massey Ferguson 40B is the lighter machine (3,238 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 50E is the newer design (1985 vs 1976). In short: choose the Massey Ferguson 40B for outright pulling power, or the Massey Ferguson 50E 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
59 hp
54 hp
Confidence
98%
98%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
Massey FergusonReference
Massey FergusonReference
With 16.9x24 R4 rear tires.Reference
With 16.9-28 rear tires.Reference
Final drives
outboard planetaryReference
outboard planetaryReference
Differential lock
mechanical rearReference
mechanical rearReference
Steering
1.9 LReference
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Variants
40B
backhoe-loaderReference
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50E
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A4.236Reference
50EX
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A4.248Reference
Engine
Engine (gross)
44.0 kWReference
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Engine (net)
40.3 kWReference
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Displacement
3.3 LReference
3.9 LReference
Bore/Stroke
91 x 127 mmReference
98 x 127 mmReference
Power (net)
40.3 kWReference
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Power (gross)
44.0 kWReference
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Air cleaner
dual dry elementReference
dryReference
Compression
17.5:1Reference
16:1Reference
Rated RPM
2000Reference
2000Reference
Torque
215.6 NmReference
254.9 NmReference
Torque RPM
2000Reference
1400Reference
Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Oil capacity
41.6 LReference
9.4 LReference
Coolant capacity
10.4 LReference
15.8 LReference
Engine
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51.1 kWReference
Power
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51.1 kWReference
Transmission
Transmission
Instant ReverseReference
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Gears
8 forward and 2 reverseReference
4 forward and reverseReference
Clutch
dry feramicReference
hydraulic wet discReference
Capacities
Fuel
70.0 LReference
81.0 LReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Hydraulic system
49.2 LReference
43.5 LReference
Type
gearReference
power shuttleReference
Capacity
49.2 LReference
43.5 LReference
Pressure
172.4 barReference
155.1 barReference
Total flow
83.3 lpmReference
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Steering cap.
1.9 LReference
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Rear PTO
independent (power shuttle)Reference
independentReference
Rear PTO Type
540 (1.375)Reference
540 (1.375)Reference
Engine RPM
540@2000Reference
540@1893Reference
PTO (claimed)
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44.3 kWReference
Pump flow
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105.2 lpmReference
Rear Type
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IIReference
Rear lift
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2160 kgReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
213 cmReference
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Weight
3238 kgReference
5508 to 6832 poundsReference
Front tire
11Lx15Reference
9.10-16Reference
Rear tire
16.9x24Reference
16.9-28Reference
Industrial front
8.00x16Reference
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Industrial rear
18.4x24Reference
16.9-28Reference
Length
464 cmReference
464 cmReference
Width
205 cmReference
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Height (steering wheel)
157 cmReference
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Ground clearance
40 cmReference
34 cmReference
Front tread
154 cmReference
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Rear tread
157 cmReference
157 cmReference
Shipping
3238 kgReference
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Max front axle
13608 kgReference
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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 40B attachments
40B Serial Numbers
1976
9A250640Reference
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1977
9A257837Reference
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1978
9A280301Reference
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1979
9A300200Reference
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1980
9A326169Reference
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1981
9A339334Reference
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1982
9A350584Reference
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Location:
Serial number plate located below steering column.Reference
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Electrical
Charging system
alternatorReference
alternatorReference
Charging amps
37Reference
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
Speeds
Massey Ferguson 50E attachments
Massey Ferguson 50E Height
ROPS
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251 cmReference
Cab
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243 cmReference
Exhaust
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278 cmReference
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.