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Massey Ferguson 50C

Massey Ferguson 50C tractor
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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)

Power Take-off (PTO)

Rear PTO:independent
Engine RPM:540@1700
Rear PTO Type:540 (1.375)

Related Models

Massey Ferguson 50B

Model:50B