Massey Ferguson 50E
The Massey Ferguson 50E is an industrial tractor produced from 1985 to 1994 by Massey Ferguson in Manchester, England. It features a Perkins 3.9L 4-cylinder diesel engine delivering 68.5 hp (51.1 kW) with a 6-speed mechanical shuttle or 4-speed power shuttle transmission. The tractor offers two- or four-wheel drive options, mechanical rear differential lock, power steering, and hydraulic wet disc brakes. It has a fuel capacity of 21.4 gallons (81.0 L) and an open center hydraulic system with 11.5 gallons (43.5 L) capacity. The rear hitch is category II with a lift capacity of 4764 lbs (2160 kg). Dimensions vary between 2WD and 4WD models, with wheelbases around 81 inches and weights ranging from 5508 to 6832 lbs. The tractor includes electrical features such as a 12-volt system with a 55 amp alternator and two batteries. Attachments include a front-end loader with a lift capacity of 4923 lbs and breakout force of 7231 lbs, with various operational timings and bucket width of 88 inches.
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Technical Specifications
Detailed specifications and technical data for Massey Ferguson 50E
Power
| Max power | 59.4 hp (44.3 kW) |
|---|---|
| Engine power | 68.5 hp (51.1 kW) |
| PTO (claimed) | 53.6 hp (540rpm) (40.0 kW) |
Engine
| Type | diesel |
|---|---|
| Model | Perkins A4.236 |
| Power | 68.5 hp (51.1 kW) |
| Torque | 188 lb-ft (254.9 Nm) |
| Cooling | liquid-cooled |
| Starter | electric |
| Cylinders | 4-cylinder |
| Rated RPM | 2000 |
| Torque RPM | 1400 |
| Air cleaner | dry |
| Bore/Stroke | 3.875x5.00 inches (98 x 127 mm) |
| Compression | 16:1 |
| Displacement | 236 ci (3.9 L) |
| Oil capacity | 9.9 qts (9.4 L) |
| Starter volts | 12 |
| Coolant capacity | 16.7 qts (15.8 L) |
Height
| Cab | 96 inches (243 cm) |
|---|---|
| ROPS | 99 inches (251 cm) |
| Exhaust | 109.5 inches (278 cm) |
| Steering wheel | 67.6 inches (171 cm) |
Weight
| 4WD Cab | 6832 lbs (3098 kg) |
|---|---|
| 2WD ROPS | 5508 lbs (2498 kg) |
| Max rear axle | 25000 lbs (static) (11340 kg), 13422 lbs (SAE J43) (6088 kg) |
| 2WD Max front axle | 33000 lbs (static) (14968 kg), 14187 lbs (SAE J43) (6435 kg) |
| 4WD Max front axle | 30305 lbs (static) (13746 kg), 13997 lbs (SAE J43) (6349 kg) |
Capacity
| Fuel | 21.4 gal (81.0 L) |
|---|---|
| Hydraulic system | 11.5 gal (43.5 L) |
Variants
| 50E | A4.236 |
|---|---|
| 50EX | A4.248 |
Electrical
| Ground | negative |
|---|---|
| Batteries | 2 |
| Battery CCA | 330 |
| Battery volts | 12 |
| Charging amps | 55 |
| Charging system | alternator |
Hydraulics
| Type | open center |
|---|---|
| Capacity | 11.5 gal (43.5 L) |
| Pressure | 3000 psi (hitch) (206.8 bar), 2250 psi (loader) (155.1 bar) |
| Pump flow | 6.9 gpm (hitch) (26.1 lpm), 27.8 gpm (loader) (105.2 lpm) |
Mechanical
| ROPS | Two-post ROPS. Four-post ROPS canopy available. Cab available with heater. |
|---|---|
| Drive | Two- or four-wheel drive |
| Brakes | Hydraulic wet disc brakes |
| Final drives | outboard planetary |
| Power steering | yes |
| Differential lock | mechanical rear |
Production
| Type | Industrial tractor |
|---|---|
| Built in | Manchester, England |
| Manufacturer | Massey Ferguson |
| Years produced | 1985 - 1994 |
Attachments
| Bucket width | 88 inches (223 cm) |
|---|---|
| Loader weight | 2733 lbs (1239 kg) |
| Loader dump time | 1.0s |
| Loader dump angle | 50° |
| Loader lower time | 3.0s |
| Loader raise time | 4.0s |
| Loader reach (dumped) | 28 inches (71 cm) |
| Loader height (at pin) | 131.5 inches (334 cm) |
| Loader clearance (dumped) | 103.9 inches (263 cm) |
| Loader rollback (ground line) | 48° |
| Loader breakout force (at pin) | 7231 lbs (3279 kg) |
| Loader lift capacity (full at pin) | 4923 lbs (2233 kg) |
Transmission
| Options | 6-speed mechanical shuttle, 4-speed power shuttle |
|---|---|
| Power shuttle | Typepower shuttle Gears4 forward and reverse Clutchhydraulic wet disc |
| Mechanical shuttle | Typemechanical shuttle Gears6 forward and reverse |
Tractor hitch
| Rear Type | II |
|---|---|
| Rear lift | 4764 lbs (2160 kg) |
Dimensions & Tires
| Length | 122 inches (tractor) (309 cm), 183 inches (loader tractor) (464 cm) |
|---|---|
| Rear tread | 62.2 inches (157 cm) |
| 2WD Wheelbase | 81.5 inches (207 cm) |
| 4WD Wheelbase | 80.7 inches (204 cm) |
| 2WD Front tread | 66.1 inches (167 cm) |
| 4WD Front tread | 71 inches (180 cm) |
| Ground clearance | 13.4 inches (34 cm) |
| Industrial rear tire | 16.9-28 |
| 2WD Industrial front tire | 9.10-16 |
| 4WD Industrial front tire | 12/12.5-18 |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Rear PTO | independent |
|---|---|
| Engine RPM | 540@1893 |
| Rear PTO Type | 540 (1.375) |
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