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Massey Ferguson 50HX vs Massey Ferguson 65A
Verdict: Massey Ferguson 50HX vs Massey Ferguson 65A
The Massey Ferguson 50HX and the Massey Ferguson 65A are both backhoe loaders — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Massey Ferguson 65A leads on rated power with 84 hp against 77 hp. Massey Ferguson 50HX is the lighter machine (6,488 kg vs 6,680 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Massey Ferguson 65A is the newer design (1990 vs 1985). In short: choose the Massey Ferguson 65A for outright pulling power, or the Massey Ferguson 50HX 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
84 hp
Confidence
98%
98%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
Massey FergusonReference
VenieriReference
With 16.9-28 rear tires.Reference
liquid-cooledReference
Final drives
outboard planetaryReference
planetaryReference
Distributor
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Massey FergusonReference
Engine
Engine (gross)
57.4 kWReference
62.6 kWReference
Displacement
4.1 LReference
2.8 LReference
Bore/Stroke
101 x 127 mmReference
94 x 100 mmReference
Power (gross)
57.4 kWReference
62.6 kWReference
Air cleaner
dual dry elementReference
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Pre-heating
thermostartReference
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Compression
16:1Reference
21.5:1Reference
Rated RPM
2000Reference
2600Reference
Torque
286.1 NmReference
220.1 NmReference
Torque RPM
1400Reference
2000Reference
Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
24Reference
Oil capacity
49.0 LReference
6.5 LReference
Coolant capacity
15.8 LReference
14.0 LReference
Engine (net)
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60.8 kWReference
Power (net)
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60.8 kWReference
Transmission
Gears
4 forward and reverseReference
infinite forward and reverseReference
Capacities
Fuel
81.0 LReference
74.9 LReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Hydraulic system
71.9 LReference
110.1 LReference
Type
power shuttleReference
hydrostaticReference
Capacity
71.9 LReference
110.1 LReference
Pressure
189.6 barReference
190.0 barReference
Pump flow
111.7 lpmReference
98.0 lpmReference
Dimensions
2WD Wheelbase
218 cmReference
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4WD Wheelbase
217 cmReference
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Weight
6488 kgReference
6680 kgReference
Front tire
11L-16Reference
12-22.5Reference
Rear tire
16.9-28Reference
12-22.5Reference
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
12-22.5Reference
Industrial front
14-17.5Reference
12-22.5Reference
Length
773 cmReference
694 cmReference
Width
223 cmReference
199 cmReference
Ground clearance
34 cmReference
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2WD Front tread
167 cmReference
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4WD Front tread
180 cmReference
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Rear tread
173 cmReference
160 cmReference
Steering wheel
207 cmReference
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Wheelbase
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219 cmReference
Height (cab)
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275 cmReference
Height (backhoe)
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364 cmReference
Front tread
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160 cmReference
Backhoe & Loader
Dump angle
127 cmReference
114 cmReference
Dig depth
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430 cmReference
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
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Charging system
alternatorReference
alternatorReference
Charging amps
55Reference
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Batteries
2Reference
2Reference
Battery CCA
340Reference
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Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Battery AH
125Reference
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Attachment overview
Massey Ferguson 450 Backhoe
Backhoe type
Massey Ferguson 450 Extendible BackhoeReference
Massfery Ferguson MF65A BackhoeReference
Transport height
355 cmReference
364 cmReference
2-Foot flat digging depth
450 cmReference
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Reach from pivot
562 cmReference
558 cmReference
Loading height
362 cmReference
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Bucket Rotation
194°Reference
195°Reference
Bucket force
4878 kgReference
3876 kgReference
Dipperstick force
3449 kgReference
2571 kgReference
Massey Ferguson 450 Extendible Backhoe
2-Foot flat digging depth (extended stick)
584 cmReference
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Reach from pivot (extended stick)
684 cmReference
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Loading height (extended stick)
435 cmReference
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Massey Ferguson 50HX Height
ROPS
272 cmReference
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Cab
277 cmReference
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Exhaust
266 cmReference
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Backhoe
355 cmReference
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Speeds
Massfery Ferguson MF65A Backhoe
Digging depth
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430 cmReference
Swing Arc
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180°Reference
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.