SPECS / COMPARISON
Massey Ferguson 50C vs John Deere 401C
A detailed comparison of the Massey Ferguson 50C and the John Deere 401C. Click a model name to view its full specifications.
Horsepower
Massey Ferguson 50C50.3 kW (67.5 HP)
John Deere 401C46.2 kW (62 HP)
Lift Capacity
Massey Ferguson 50C2131.9 kg (4700 lbs)
John Deere 401C2268.0 kg (5000 lbs)
| Specification | Massey Ferguson 50C Backhoe Loaders | John Deere 401C Backhoe Loaders |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 50.3 kW (67.5 HP) | 46.2 kW (62 HP) |
| Weight | 5624.5 kg (12400 lbs) | — |
| Pump Capacity | 98.4 LPM (26 GPM) | 78.0 LPM (20.6 GPM) |
| Lift Capacity | 2131.9 kg (4700 lbs) | 2268.0 kg (5000 lbs) |
| Engine Manufacturer | Perkins | John Deere |
| Engine Model | 4.2359999999999998 | 300 Series |
| Gross Power | 50.3 kW (67.5 HP) | — |
| Net Power | 46.2 kW (62 HP) | 46.2 kW (62 HP) |
| No Of Cylinders | 4 | 4 |
| Engine Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Displacement | 3900.1 cc (238 cu in) | 3588.8 cc (219 cu in) |
| Bore | 9.9 cm (3.9 in) | — |
| Stroke | 12.7 cm (5 in) | — |
| Power Measured | 2000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Torque Measured | 1400 RPM | 1300 RPM |
| Max Torque (Net ) | 81.6 kg (180 lbs) | 72.6 kg (160 lbs) |
| Operating Voltage | 12 V | 12 V |
| Alternator Supplied Amperage | 37 A | 35 A |
| Fuel Capacity | 68.1 l (18 gal) | 73.8 l (19.5 gal) |
| Oil Capacity | 8.3 l (2.2 gal) | 8.7 l (2.3 gal) |
| Cooling Capacity | 10.6 l (2.8 gal) | 11.4 l (3 gal) |
| Hydraulic System Capacity | 37.9 l (10 gal) | 32.2 l (8.5 gal) |
| No Of Forward Gears | 8 | 8 |
| No Of Reverse Gears | 2 | 8 |
| Max Speed (Forward) | 28.6 km/h (17.8 mph) | 26.4 km/h (16.4 mph) |
| Max Speed (Reverse) | 11.9 km/h (7.4 mph) | 30.1 km/h (18.7 mph) |
| Pump Type | Gear pump | — |
| Pump Flow Capacity | 98.4 LPM (26 GPM) | 78.0 LPM (20.6 GPM) |
| Relief Valve Pressure | 137.9 bar (2000 psi) | 137.9 bar (2000 psi) |
| Dig Depth | 457.2 cm (180 in) | 457.2 cm (180 in) |
| Dig Depth (Extended) | 579.1 cm (228 in) | 426.7 cm (168 in) |
| Bucket Dig Force | 4481.5 kg (9880 lbs) | 4377.2 kg (9650 lbs) |
| Bucket Dig Force (E-Stick Extended) | 4481.5 kg (9880 lbs) | 4377.2 kg (9650 lbs) |
| Loading Height | 274.3 cm (108 in) | 365.8 cm (144 in) |
| Loading Height (Extended) | 335.3 cm (132 in) | 365.8 cm (144 in) |
| Reach At Max Dump Height | 61.0 cm (24 in) | 91.4 cm (36 in) |
| Dump Height | 274.3 cm (108 in) | 243.8 cm (96 in) |
| Reach From Swivel (Extended) | 640.1 cm (252 in) | — |
| Lift Capacity At Full Height | 2131.9 kg (4700 lbs) | 2268.0 kg (5000 lbs) |
| Operating Weight | 5624.5 kg (12400 lbs) | — |
| Shipping Weight | 5624.5 kg (12400 lbs) | — |
| Bucket Capacity | 0.8 m³ (1 cu yds) | 1.0 m³ (1.25 cu yds) |
| Bucket Width | 217.9 cm (85.8 in) | 227.1 cm (89.4 in) |
| Bucket Breakout Force | 40233.6 kg (88700 lbs) | 3401.9 kg (7500 lbs) |
| Reach From Swivel | 548.6 cm (216 in) | 579.1 cm (228 in) |
| Overall Length | 701.0 cm (276 in) | — |
| Overall Width | 213.4 cm (84 in) | — |
| Wheelbase | 213.4 cm (84 in) | — |
| Transmission | — | Collar shift |
| Aspiration | — | Naturally |
| Transmission Oil Capacity | — | 32.2 l (8.5 gal) |
| Transmission Type | — | Collar shift with hydraulic reverser |
| Reach At Load Height | — | 670.6 cm (264 in) |
| Load At Max Lift Capacity | — | 884.5 kg (1950 lbs) |
| Load At Max Lift Capacity (Extended) | — | 1496.9 kg (3300 lbs) |
| Turning Radius | — | 304.8 cm (120 in) |
Values come from the manufacturer-sourced model files; empty cells mean the property is not published for that model. No performance ranking is applied.
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