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Massey Ferguson 50C vs Massey Ferguson 50D
Verdict: Massey Ferguson 50C vs Massey Ferguson 50D
The Massey Ferguson 50C and the Massey Ferguson 50D are both backhoe loaders — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 68 hp. Massey Ferguson 50C is the lighter machine (5,624 kg vs 12,050 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Massey Ferguson 50D is the newer design (1982 vs 1976). 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
68 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 16.9-24 rear tires.Reference
Final drives
outboard planetaryReference
outboard planetaryReference
Differential lock
mechanical rearReference
mechanical rearReference
Variants
50C
industrial tractorReference
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50D
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two-wheel driveReference
50D/4
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four-wheel driveReference
50D Elite
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deluxe cabReference
Engine
Engine (gross)
50.3 kWReference
50.3 kWReference
Engine (net)
46.2 kWReference
46.2 kWReference
Displacement
3.9 LReference
3.9 LReference
Bore/Stroke
98 x 127 mmReference
98 x 127 mmReference
Power (net)
46.2 kWReference
46.2 kWReference
Power (gross)
50.3 kWReference
50.3 kWReference
Air cleaner
dual dry typeReference
dryReference
Compression
16:1Reference
16:1Reference
Rated RPM
2000Reference
2000Reference
Torque
241.4 NmReference
241.4 NmReference
Torque RPM
1400Reference
1400Reference
Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Oil capacity
45.4 LReference
7.6 LReference
Coolant capacity
10.4 LReference
10.4 LReference
Fuel tank
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70.0 LReference
Fuel system
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direct injectionReference
Transmission
Gears
4 forward and reverseReference
4 forward and reverseReference
Clutch
12-inch dry feramicReference
305mm dry discReference
Transmission
Instant ReverseReference
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Capacities
Fuel
68.1 LReference
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Steering
1.9 LReference
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PTO & Hydraulics
Hydraulic system
37.9 LReference
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Type
power shuttle with torque converterReference
power shuttleReference
Capacity
37.9 LReference
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Pressure
137.9 barReference
172.4 barReference
Total flow
98.4 lpmReference
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Steering cap.
1.9 LReference
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Rear PTO
independentReference
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Rear PTO Type
540Reference
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Pump flow
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109.8 lpmReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
213 cmReference
213 cmReference
Weight
5624 kgReference
12050 to 13430 poundsReference
Front tire
11Lx16Reference
11L-18Reference
Rear tire
16.9x24Reference
16.9-24Reference
Industrial front
12.4x16Reference
12.5L-16Reference
Industrial rear
18.4x26Reference
18.4-24Reference
Length
693 cmReference
734 cmReference
Width
205 cmReference
213 cmReference
Height (steering wheel)
154 cmReference
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Ground clearance
40 cmReference
27 cmReference
Front tread
157 cmReference
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Rear tread
157 cmReference
157 cmReference
Shipping
5624 kgReference
6091 kgReference
Max front axle
18144 kgReference
18144 kgReference
Height (cab)
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243 cmReference
Height (backhoe)
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335 cmReference
Max rear axle
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18144 kgReference
Backhoe & Loader
Dig depth
175 to 223 inchesReference
444 cmReference
Dump angle
127 cmReference
127 cmReference
Electrical
Charging system
alternatorReference
alternatorReference
Charging amps
37Reference
42Reference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Battery AH
180Reference
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Ground
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negativeReference
Batteries
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2Reference
Attachment overview
Massey Ferguson 54A Backhoe
Backhoe type
Massey Ferguson 54A BackhoeReference
Massey Ferguson 50D Extendable BackhoeReference
Digging depth
444 cmReference
444 cmReference
Digging depth (extended stick)
566 cmReference
576 cmReference
2-Foot flat digging depth
441 cmReference
441 cmReference
2-Foot flat digging depth (extended stick)
563 cmReference
579 cmReference
Reach from pivot
538 cmReference
546 cmReference
Reach from pivot (extended stick)
652 cmReference
523 cmReference
Loading height
287 cmReference
287 cmReference
Loading height (extended stick)
345 cmReference
345 cmReference
Bucket force
4483 kgReference
4483 kgReference
Bucket force (extended stick)
4483 kgReference
4483 kgReference
Dipperstick force
2857 kgReference
2857 kgReference
Speeds
Massey Ferguson 50D Backhoe
Transport height
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335 cmReference
8-Foot flat digging depth
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401 cmReference
Bucket Rotation
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190°Reference
Swing Arc
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180°Reference
Massey Ferguson 50D Extendable Backhoe
Digging depth (retracted stick)
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444 cmReference
2-Foot flat digging depth (retracted stick)
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441 cmReference
Reach from pivot (retracted stick)
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546 cmReference
Loading height (retracted stick)
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287 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.