Massey Ferguson industrial tractors

Massey Ferguson 50C

The Massey Ferguson 50C is an industrial tractor produced from 1976 to 1982. It features a Perkins 3.9L 4-cylinder diesel engine delivering 67.5 hp gross and 62 hp net. The tractor offers two transmission options: a 6-speed manual shuttle and a 4-speed power shuttle with torque converter. It has a wheelbase of 84 inches and weighs approximately 5200 lbs. The 50C includes mechanical features such as two-wheel drive, outboard planetary final drives, mechanical rear differential lock, power steering, and differential mechanical wet disc brakes. It is equipped with a two-post ROPS with an optional canopy. The tractor supports a rear independent PTO running at 540 RPM at 1700 engine RPM. Hydraulics are open center with a total flow of 29 gpm and pressure of 2000 psi. The 50C can be fitted with a front-end loader, specifically the 300A Loader, which has a lift capacity of 4,700 lbs and breakout force of 8,700 lbs. Fuel capacity is 18 gallons. Electrical system includes a 12-volt battery and 37 amp alternator. The 50C is related to the Massey Ferguson 50B model produced from 1966 to 1976.

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Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Massey Ferguson 50C

Power

Engine (net)	62 hp (46.2 kW)
Engine (gross)	67.5 hp (50.3 kW)

Tires

Industrial rear	16.9x24, 17.5Lx24, 19.5Lx24, 18.4x24, 18.4x26
Industrial front	11Lx16, 12.5Lx16, 12.4x16

Engine

Type	diesel
Model	Perkins 4.236
Torque	178 lb-ft (241.4 Nm)
Cooling	liquid-cooled
Starter	electric
Cylinders	4-cylinder
Rated RPM	2000
Torque RPM	1400
Air cleaner	dual dry type
Bore/Stroke	3.875x5.00 inches (98 x 127 mm)
Compression	16:1
Power (net)	62 hp (46.2 kW)
Displacement	236 ci (3.9 L)
Oil capacity	8.5 qts (8.0 L)
Power (gross)	67.5 hp (50.3 kW)
Starter volts	12
Coolant capacity	11 qts (10.4 L)

Weight

Tractor weight	5200 lbs (2358 kg)
Max front axle static	40,000 lbs (18144 kg)
Max front axle dynamic	20,000 lbs (9072 kg)

Capacity

Fuel	18 gal (68.1 L)
Steering	2 qts (1.9 L)
Hydraulic system	7 gal (reservoir) (26.5 L), 10 gal (loader) (37.9 L), 15 gal (backhoe) (56.8 L)

Variants

50C	backhoe-loader

Dimensions

Width	81 inches (205 cm)
Length	128 inches (tractor) (325 cm)
Wheelbase	84 inches (213 cm)
Rear tread	62 inches (157 cm)
Front tread	62 inches (157 cm)
Ground clearance	16 inches (40 cm)
Length with loader	196 inches (loader-tractor) (497 cm)
Height (steering wheel)	61 inches (154 cm)

Electrical

Ground	negative
Battery AH	180
Battery volts	12
Charging amps	37
Charging system	alternator

Hydraulics

Type	open center
Capacity	7 gal (reservoir) (26.5 L), 10 gal (loader) (37.9 L), 15 gal (backhoe) (56.8 L)
Pressure	2000 psi (137.9 bar)
Total flow	29 gpm (109.8 lpm)
Steering capacity	2 qts (1.9 L)

Mechanical

ROPS	Two-post ROPS. Optional canopy.
Drive	Two-wheel drive
Brakes	Differential mechanical wet disc brakes
Final drives	outboard planetary
Power steering	yes
Differential lock	mechanical rear

Production

Type	Industrial tractor
Years made	1976 - 1982
Manufacturer	Massey Ferguson

Attachments

Loader	front-end loader
300A Loader	4,700 lbs lift (full at pin) (2131 kg), 8,700 lbs breakout (3946 kg), 50° dump, 29 inches reach (dumped) (73 cm), 87 inches reach (ground) (220 cm), 47° rollback (ground line), 136 inches height (at pin) (345 cm), 108 inches clearance (dumped) (274 cm), raise: 2.5s, dump: 2.0s, lower: 2.0s, Bucket width: 86 inches (218 cm), Bucket capacity: 1.0 cu yd (0.8 cu m)

Transmission

Clutch	dry 12-inch dry disc
Type (manual)	manual shuttle
Gears (manual)	6 forward and reverse
Transmission options	6-speed manual shuttle; 4-speed power shuttle with torque converter
Type (power shuttle)	power shuttle with torque converter
Gears (power shuttle)	4 forward and reverse
Oil capacity (manual)	42 qts (39.7 L)
Oil capacity (power shuttle)	48 qts (45.4 L)