Compare/Massey Ferguson 50B vs Massey Ferguson 50HX

Massey Ferguson 50B vs Massey Ferguson 50HX

Verdict: Massey Ferguson 50B vs Massey Ferguson 50HX

The Massey Ferguson 50B and the Massey Ferguson 50HX are both backhoe loaders — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Massey Ferguson 50HX leads on rated power with 77 hp against 69 hp. Massey Ferguson 50B is the lighter machine (6,032 kg vs 6,488 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 50HX for outright pulling power, or the Massey Ferguson 50B 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

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Best match

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Massey Ferguson

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Best match

Clear

Rated power

69 hp

77 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

Massey FergusonReference

liquid-cooledReference

With 16.9-28 rear tires.Reference

Drive

4x4 MFWD 4WD (optional)Reference

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Steering

powerReference

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Final drives

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outboard planetaryReference

Engine

51.5 kWReference

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Displacement

3.9 LReference

4.1 LReference

Power

51.5 kWReference

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Engine (gross)

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57.4 kWReference

Bore/Stroke

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101 x 127 mmReference

Power (gross)

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57.4 kWReference

Air cleaner

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dual dry elementReference

Pre-heating

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thermostartReference

Compression

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16:1Reference

Rated RPM

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2000Reference

Torque

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286.1 NmReference

Torque RPM

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1400Reference

Starter

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electricReference

Starter volts

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12Reference

Oil capacity

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49.0 LReference

Coolant capacity

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15.8 LReference

Transmission

Type

gearReference

power shuttleReference

Gears

6 forward and 2 reverseReference

4 forward and reverseReference

Dimensions

Weight

6032 kgReference

6488 kgReference

Front tire

9x16Reference

11L-16Reference

Rear tire

16.9/14x28Reference

16.9-28Reference

Industrial front

9x16Reference

14-17.5Reference

Industrial rear

16.9/14x28Reference

19.5L-24Reference

2WD Wheelbase

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218 cmReference

4WD Wheelbase

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217 cmReference

2WD Industrial front

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11L-16Reference

4WD Industrial front

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12/12.5-18Reference

Length

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773 cmReference

Width

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223 cmReference

Ground clearance

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34 cmReference

2WD Front tread

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167 cmReference

4WD Front tread

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180 cmReference

Rear tread

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173 cmReference

Steering wheel

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207 cmReference

Backhoe & Loader

Dig depth

419 cmReference

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Dump angle

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127 cmReference

Attachment overview

Massey Ferguson Backhoe

Backhoe type

Massey Ferguson BackhoeReference

Massey Ferguson 450 Extendible BackhoeReference

Digging depth

419 cmReference

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Capacities

Fuel

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81.0 LReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Hydraulic system

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71.9 LReference

Capacity

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71.9 LReference

Pressure

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189.6 barReference

Pump flow

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111.7 lpmReference

Electrical

Ground

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negativeReference

Charging system

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alternatorReference

Charging amps

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55Reference

Batteries

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2Reference

Battery CCA

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340Reference

Battery volts

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12Reference

Battery AH

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125Reference

Massey Ferguson 450 Backhoe

Transport height

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355 cmReference

2-Foot flat digging depth

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450 cmReference

Reach from pivot

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562 cmReference

Loading height

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362 cmReference

Bucket Rotation

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194°Reference

Bucket force

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4878 kgReference

Dipperstick force

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3449 kgReference

Massey Ferguson 450 Extendible Backhoe

2-Foot flat digging depth (extended stick)

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584 cmReference

Reach from pivot (extended stick)

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684 cmReference

Loading height (extended stick)

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435 cmReference

Massey Ferguson 50HX Height

ROPS

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272 cmReference

Cab

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277 cmReference

Exhaust

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266 cmReference

Backhoe

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355 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.