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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 rear:16.9x24, 19.5Lx24
Industrial front:7.5x16, 11Lx16

Engine

Type:diesel
Model:Perkins A4.203
Torque:167 lb-ft (226.5 Nm)
Cooling:liquid-cooled
Cylinders:4-cylinder
Rated RPM:2200
Torque RPM:1200
Bore/Stroke:3.6x5.0 inches (91 x 127 mm)
Compression:17.5:1
Power (net):61 hp (45.5 kW)
Displacement:203.5 ci (3.3 L)
Power (gross):68 hp (50.7 kW)
Starter volts:12

Dimensions

Wheelbase:84 inches (213 cm)
Shipping weight:8,120 lbs (tractor) (3683 kg)
Operating weight:10,500 lbs (tractor-loader-backhoe) (4762 kg)

Electrical

Battery volts:12
Charging amps:32
Charging system:alternator

Hydraulics

Pressure:2125 psi (146.5 bar)
Total flow:28 gpm (106.0 lpm)

Mechanical

Drive:Two-wheel drive
Brakes:Wet disc brakes
Power steering:Yes
Operator station:Open operator station. Optional ROPS or cab.
Differential lock:mechanical rear

Production

Type:Industrial tractor
Manufacturer:Massey Ferguson
Years produced:1971 - 1976

Attachments

Notes:The model 54S backhoe offered a narrower shipping and operating width than the standard model 54 backhoe.

Loader

Dump time:2.8s
Lower time:2.2s
Raise time:5.2s
Bucket width:86 inches (218 cm)
Breakout force:7,500 lbs (3402 kg)
Reach (dumped):32 inches (81 cm)
Bucket capacity:1 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

Model:Massey Ferguson 54/54S Backhoe
Bucket force:8,850 lbs (4014 kg)
Digging depth:174 inches (441 cm)
Loading height:116 inches (294 cm)
Reach from pivot:206 inches (523 cm)
Dipperstick force:4,760 lbs (2159 kg)
2-Foot flat digging depth:170 inches (431 cm)
Overview:Front-end loader, Backhoe

Transmission

Power shuttle

Type:power shuttle
Gears:4 forward and reverse

Manual shuttle

Type:manual shuttle
Gears:6 forward and reverse
Transmission options:6-speed manual shuttle, 4-speed power shuttle

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