Massey Ferguson industrial tractors

Massey Ferguson 50A

The Massey Ferguson 50A is an industrial tractor produced from 1971 to 1976. It features a Perkins 3.3L 4-cylinder liquid-cooled diesel engine delivering 68 hp gross and 61 hp net. The tractor offers two transmission options: a 6-speed manual shuttle and a 4-speed power shuttle. It has a wheelbase of 84 inches and weighs between 8,120 lbs (shipping) and 10,500 lbs (operating with loader and backhoe). The 50A includes two-wheel drive, mechanical rear differential lock, power steering, wet disc brakes, and an open operator station with optional ROPS or cab. Hydraulic pressure is rated at 2125 psi with a total flow of 28 gpm. Electrical system includes a 12-volt battery and 32-amp alternator charging system. Attachments include a front-end loader with a 4,500 lbs lift capacity and a Massey Ferguson 54/54S backhoe with a digging depth of 174 inches.
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Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Massey Ferguson 50A

Power
Engine (net)61 hp (45.5 kW)
Engine (gross)68 hp (50.7 kW)
Tires
Industrial rear16.9x24, 19.5Lx24
Industrial front7.5x16, 11Lx16
Engine
Typediesel
ModelPerkins A4.203
Torque167 lb-ft (226.5 Nm)
Coolingliquid-cooled
Cylinders4-cylinder
Rated RPM2200
Torque RPM1200
Bore/Stroke3.6x5.0 inches (91 x 127 mm)
Compression17.5:1
Power (net)61 hp (45.5 kW)
Displacement203.5 ci (3.3 L)
Power (gross)68 hp (50.7 kW)
Starter volts12
Dimensions
Wheelbase84 inches (213 cm)
Shipping weight8,120 lbs (tractor) (3683 kg)
Operating weight10,500 lbs (tractor-loader-backhoe) (4762 kg)
Electrical
Battery volts12
Charging amps32
Charging systemalternator
Hydraulics
Pressure2125 psi (146.5 bar)
Total flow28 gpm (106.0 lpm)
Mechanical
DriveTwo-wheel drive
BrakesWet disc brakes
Power steeringYes
Operator stationOpen operator station. Optional ROPS or cab.
Differential lockmechanical rear
Production
TypeIndustrial tractor
ManufacturerMassey Ferguson
Years produced1971 - 1976
Attachments
NotesThe model 54S backhoe offered a narrower shipping and operating width than the standard model 54 backhoe.
Loader
Dump time2.8s
Lower time2.2s
Raise time5.2s
Bucket width86 inches (218 cm)
Breakout force7,500 lbs (3402 kg)
Reach (dumped)32 inches (81 cm)
Bucket capacity1 cu yd (0.8 cu m)
Height (at pin)138 inches (350 cm)
Clearance (dumped)111 inches (281 cm)
Rollback (ground line)37°
Lift capacity (full at pin)4,500 lbs (2041 kg)
Backhoe
ModelMassey Ferguson 54/54S Backhoe
Bucket force8,850 lbs (4014 kg)
Digging depth174 inches (441 cm)
Loading height116 inches (294 cm)
Reach from pivot206 inches (523 cm)
Dipperstick force4,760 lbs (2159 kg)
2-Foot flat digging depth170 inches (431 cm)
OverviewFront-end loader, Backhoe
Transmission
Power shuttle
Typepower shuttle
Gears4 forward and reverse
Manual shuttle
Typemanual shuttle
Gears6 forward and reverse
Transmission options6-speed manual shuttle, 4-speed power shuttle