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Massey Ferguson 50HX vs Massey Ferguson 60
Verdict: Massey Ferguson 50HX vs Massey Ferguson 60
The Massey Ferguson 50HX and the Massey Ferguson 60 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 73 hp. Massey Ferguson 60 is the lighter machine (6,350 kg vs 6,488 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Massey Ferguson 50HX is the newer design (1985 vs 1978). In short: choose the Massey Ferguson 50HX for outright pulling power, or the Massey Ferguson 60 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
77 hp
73 hp
Confidence
98%
98%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
Massey FergusonReference
Massey FergusonReference
With 16.9-28 rear tires.Reference
With 19.5L-24 rear tires.Reference
Final drives
outboard planetaryReference
outboard planetaryReference
Differential lock
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mechanical rearReference
Steering
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powerReference
Engine
Engine (gross)
57.4 kWReference
54.4 kWReference
Displacement
4.1 LReference
3.9 LReference
Bore/Stroke
101 x 127 mmReference
98 x 127 mmReference
Power (gross)
57.4 kWReference
54.4 kWReference
Air cleaner
dual dry elementReference
dryReference
Pre-heating
thermostartReference
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Compression
16:1Reference
16:1Reference
Rated RPM
2000Reference
2200Reference
Torque
286.1 NmReference
260.4 NmReference
Torque RPM
1400Reference
1400Reference
Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Oil capacity
49.0 LReference
7.4 LReference
Coolant capacity
15.8 LReference
20.8 LReference
Engine (net)
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50.7 kWReference
Power (net)
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50.7 kWReference
Fuel system
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direct injectionReference
Transmission
Gears
4 forward and reverseReference
4 forward and reverseReference
Capacities
Fuel
81.0 LReference
98.4 LReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Hydraulic system
71.9 LReference
143.8 LReference
Type
power shuttleReference
torque converterReference
Capacity
71.9 LReference
143.8 LReference
Pressure
189.6 barReference
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Pump flow
111.7 lpmReference
113.6 lpmReference
Dimensions
2WD Wheelbase
218 cmReference
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4WD Wheelbase
217 cmReference
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Weight
6488 kgReference
6350 kgReference
Front tire
11L-16Reference
11-16Reference
Rear tire
16.9-28Reference
19.5L-24Reference
2WD Industrial front
11L-16Reference
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4WD Industrial front
12/12.5-18Reference
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Industrial rear
19.5L-24Reference
16.9-28Reference
Industrial front
14-17.5Reference
9.00-15Reference
Length
773 cmReference
734 cmReference
Width
223 cmReference
218 cmReference
Ground clearance
34 cmReference
37 cmReference
2WD Front tread
167 cmReference
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4WD Front tread
180 cmReference
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Rear tread
173 cmReference
172 cmReference
Steering wheel
207 cmReference
195 cmReference
Wheelbase
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207 cmReference
Front tread
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165 cmReference
Shipping
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6350 kgReference
Max front axle
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24494 kgReference
Max rear axle
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18144 kgReference
Backhoe & Loader
Dump angle
127 cmReference
127 cmReference
Dig depth
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471 cmReference
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
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Charging system
alternatorReference
alternatorReference
Charging amps
55Reference
61Reference
Batteries
2Reference
2Reference
Battery CCA
340Reference
545Reference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Battery AH
125Reference
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Attachment overview
Massey Ferguson 450 Backhoe
Backhoe type
Massey Ferguson 450 Extendible BackhoeReference
Massey Ferguson 60 Extendable BackhoeReference
Transport height
355 cmReference
360 cmReference
2-Foot flat digging depth
450 cmReference
468 cmReference
Reach from pivot
562 cmReference
575 cmReference
Loading height
362 cmReference
379 cmReference
Bucket Rotation
194°Reference
200°Reference
Bucket force
4878 kgReference
4989 kgReference
Dipperstick force
3449 kgReference
3362 kgReference
Massey Ferguson 450 Extendible Backhoe
2-Foot flat digging depth (extended stick)
584 cmReference
589 cmReference
Reach from pivot (extended stick)
684 cmReference
652 cmReference
Loading height (extended stick)
435 cmReference
345 cmReference
Massey Ferguson 50HX Height
ROPS
272 cmReference
271 cmReference
Cab
277 cmReference
269 cmReference
Exhaust
266 cmReference
247 cmReference
Backhoe
355 cmReference
360 cmReference
Speeds
Massey Ferguson 60 Backhoe
Digging depth
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471 cmReference
8-Foot flat digging depth
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424 cmReference
Swing Arc
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180°Reference
Massey Ferguson 60 Extendable Backhoe
Digging depth (extended stick)
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591 cmReference
Bucket force (extended stick)
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4989 kgReference
Massey Ferguson 60 Height
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.