Massey Ferguson industrial tractors

Massey Ferguson 500B

The Massey Ferguson 500B is a bulldozer produced from 1973 to 1977. It features a Perkins 8.4L 8-cylinder liquid-cooled diesel engine delivering 125 hp (93.2 kW) net power. The tractor uses a 2-speed power shift transmission and has a crawler drive. It has an open operator station with an optional four-post ROPS. The 500B has a fuel capacity of 66 gallons and a hydraulic system capacity of 32 gallons with an open center type hydraulics system operating at 1780 psi. The tractor weighs between 28,765 and 28,970 pounds depending on the dozer type and runs on 18-inch wide tracks. It offers attachments including 120-inch and 147.75-inch blades with hydraulic angle and lift features.
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Model500B

Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Massey Ferguson 500B

Power
Engine (net)125 hp (93.2 kW)
Engine
Typediesel
ModelPerkins AV8.510
Torque350 lb-ft (474.6 Nm)
Coolingliquid-cooled
Starterelectric
Cylinders8-cylinder
Rated RPM2100
Torque RPM1300
Air cleanerdry
Bore/Stroke4.25x4.50 inches (108 x 114 mm)
Power (net)125 hp (93.2 kW)
Displacement510.7 ci (8.4 L)
Oil capacity21 qts (19.9 L)
Starter volts12
Coolant capacity54 qts (51.1 L)
Capacity
Fuel66 gal (249.8 L)
Hydraulic system32 gal (121.1 L)
Dimensions
Gauge66 inches (167 cm)
Width84 inches (213 cm)
Weight28765 to 28970 pounds
Track width18 inches (45 cm)
Ground pressure9.3 psi (0.6 bar)
Shipping weight28765 lbs (straight dozer) (13047 kg), 28970 lbs (angle dozer) (13140 kg)
Angling dozer length206 inches (523 cm)
Track area on ground3132 in² (2.0 m²)
Track length on ground87 inches (220 cm)
Height (steering wheel)86.75 inches (220 cm)
Straight-arm dozer length206 inches (523 cm)
Electrical
Batteries2
Battery AH70
Battery volts12
Charging systemalternator
Hydraulics
Typeopen center
Capacity32 gal (121.1 L)
Pressure1780 psi (122.7 bar)
Pump flow56 gpm (212.0 lpm)
Mechanical
Drivecrawler
Operator stationOpen operator station. Four-post ROPS available.
Production
TypeBulldozer
ManufacturerMassey Ferguson
Years produced1973 - 1977
Attachments
120" BladeMassey Ferguson straight-arm, front-mount, 120 inches width (304 cm), 44 inches height (111 cm), 39 inches lift (99 cm), Angling 0°, 13 inches cut (33 cm), hydraulic-angle
147.75" BladeMassey Ferguson angling, front-mount, 147.75 inches width (375 cm), 40.5 inches height (102 cm), 39 inches lift (99 cm), Angling 25°, 13 inches cut (33 cm), hydraulic-lift
Transmission
Typepower shift
Gears2 forward and reverse
Oil capacity42 qts (39.7 L)