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Massey Ferguson 50C vs Massey Ferguson 60
Verdict: Massey Ferguson 50C vs Massey Ferguson 60
The Massey Ferguson 50C and the Massey Ferguson 60 are both backhoe loaders — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Massey Ferguson 60 leads on rated power with 73 hp against 68 hp. Massey Ferguson 50C is the lighter machine (5,624 kg vs 6,350 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Massey Ferguson 60 is the newer design (1978 vs 1976). In short: choose the Massey Ferguson 60 for outright pulling power, or the Massey Ferguson 50C 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
68 hp
73 hp
Confidence
98%
98%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
Massey FergusonReference
Massey FergusonReference
With 16.9x24 R4 rear tires.Reference
With 19.5L-24 rear tires.Reference
Final drives
outboard planetaryReference
outboard planetaryReference
Differential lock
mechanical rearReference
mechanical rearReference
Variants
50C
industrial tractorReference
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Engine
Engine (gross)
50.3 kWReference
54.4 kWReference
Engine (net)
46.2 kWReference
50.7 kWReference
Displacement
3.9 LReference
3.9 LReference
Bore/Stroke
98 x 127 mmReference
98 x 127 mmReference
Power (net)
46.2 kWReference
50.7 kWReference
Power (gross)
50.3 kWReference
54.4 kWReference
Air cleaner
dual dry typeReference
dryReference
Compression
16:1Reference
16:1Reference
Rated RPM
2000Reference
2200Reference
Torque
241.4 NmReference
260.4 NmReference
Torque RPM
1400Reference
1400Reference
Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Oil capacity
45.4 LReference
7.4 LReference
Coolant capacity
10.4 LReference
20.8 LReference
Fuel system
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direct injectionReference
Transmission
Gears
4 forward and reverseReference
4 forward and reverseReference
Clutch
12-inch dry feramicReference
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Transmission
Instant ReverseReference
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Capacities
Fuel
68.1 LReference
98.4 LReference
Steering
1.9 LReference
powerReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Hydraulic system
37.9 LReference
143.8 LReference
Type
power shuttle with torque converterReference
torque converterReference
Capacity
37.9 LReference
143.8 LReference
Pressure
137.9 barReference
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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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113.6 lpmReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
213 cmReference
207 cmReference
Weight
5624 kgReference
6350 kgReference
Front tire
11Lx16Reference
11-16Reference
Rear tire
16.9x24Reference
19.5L-24Reference
Industrial front
12.4x16Reference
9.00-15Reference
Industrial rear
18.4x26Reference
16.9-28Reference
Length
693 cmReference
734 cmReference
Width
205 cmReference
218 cmReference
Height (steering wheel)
154 cmReference
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Ground clearance
40 cmReference
37 cmReference
Front tread
157 cmReference
165 cmReference
Rear tread
157 cmReference
172 cmReference
Shipping
5624 kgReference
6350 kgReference
Max front axle
18144 kgReference
24494 kgReference
Max rear axle
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18144 kgReference
Steering wheel
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195 cmReference
Backhoe & Loader
Dig depth
175 to 223 inchesReference
471 cmReference
Dump angle
127 cmReference
127 cmReference
Electrical
Charging system
alternatorReference
alternatorReference
Charging amps
37Reference
61Reference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Battery AH
180Reference
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Batteries
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2Reference
Battery CCA
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545Reference
Attachment overview
Massey Ferguson 54A Backhoe
Backhoe type
Massey Ferguson 54A BackhoeReference
Massey Ferguson 60 Extendable BackhoeReference
Digging depth
444 cmReference
471 cmReference
Digging depth (extended stick)
566 cmReference
591 cmReference
2-Foot flat digging depth
441 cmReference
468 cmReference
2-Foot flat digging depth (extended stick)
563 cmReference
589 cmReference
Reach from pivot
538 cmReference
575 cmReference
Reach from pivot (extended stick)
652 cmReference
652 cmReference
Loading height
287 cmReference
379 cmReference
Loading height (extended stick)
345 cmReference
345 cmReference
Bucket force
4483 kgReference
4989 kgReference
Bucket force (extended stick)
4483 kgReference
4989 kgReference
Dipperstick force
2857 kgReference
3362 kgReference
Speeds
Massey Ferguson 60 Backhoe
Transport height
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360 cmReference
8-Foot flat digging depth
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424 cmReference
Bucket Rotation
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200°Reference
Swing Arc
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180°Reference
Massey Ferguson 60 Extendable Backhoe
Massey Ferguson 60 Height
ROPS
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271 cmReference
Cab
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269 cmReference
Exhaust
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247 cmReference
Backhoe
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360 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.