Massey Ferguson industrial tractors

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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Model50E

Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Massey Ferguson 50E

Power
Max power59.4 hp (44.3 kW)
Engine power68.5 hp (51.1 kW)
PTO (claimed)53.6 hp (540rpm) (40.0 kW)
Engine
Typediesel
ModelPerkins A4.236
Power68.5 hp (51.1 kW)
Torque188 lb-ft (254.9 Nm)
Coolingliquid-cooled
Starterelectric
Cylinders4-cylinder
Rated RPM2000
Torque RPM1400
Air cleanerdry
Bore/Stroke3.875x5.00 inches (98 x 127 mm)
Compression16:1
Displacement236 ci (3.9 L)
Oil capacity9.9 qts (9.4 L)
Starter volts12
Coolant capacity16.7 qts (15.8 L)
Height
Cab96 inches (243 cm)
ROPS99 inches (251 cm)
Exhaust109.5 inches (278 cm)
Steering wheel67.6 inches (171 cm)
Weight
4WD Cab6832 lbs (3098 kg)
2WD ROPS5508 lbs (2498 kg)
Max rear axle25000 lbs (static) (11340 kg), 13422 lbs (SAE J43) (6088 kg)
2WD Max front axle33000 lbs (static) (14968 kg), 14187 lbs (SAE J43) (6435 kg)
4WD Max front axle30305 lbs (static) (13746 kg), 13997 lbs (SAE J43) (6349 kg)
Capacity
Fuel21.4 gal (81.0 L)
Hydraulic system11.5 gal (43.5 L)
Variants
50EA4.236
50EXA4.248
Electrical
Groundnegative
Batteries2
Battery CCA330
Battery volts12
Charging amps55
Charging systemalternator
Hydraulics
Typeopen center
Capacity11.5 gal (43.5 L)
Pressure3000 psi (hitch) (206.8 bar), 2250 psi (loader) (155.1 bar)
Pump flow6.9 gpm (hitch) (26.1 lpm), 27.8 gpm (loader) (105.2 lpm)
Mechanical
ROPSTwo-post ROPS. Four-post ROPS canopy available. Cab available with heater.
DriveTwo- or four-wheel drive
BrakesHydraulic wet disc brakes
Final drivesoutboard planetary
Power steeringyes
Differential lockmechanical rear
Production
TypeIndustrial tractor
Built inManchester, England
ManufacturerMassey Ferguson
Years produced1985 - 1994
Attachments
Bucket width88 inches (223 cm)
Loader weight2733 lbs (1239 kg)
Loader dump time1.0s
Loader dump angle50°
Loader lower time3.0s
Loader raise time4.0s
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
Options6-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 TypeII
Rear lift4764 lbs (2160 kg)
Dimensions & Tires
Length122 inches (tractor) (309 cm), 183 inches (loader tractor) (464 cm)
Rear tread62.2 inches (157 cm)
2WD Wheelbase81.5 inches (207 cm)
4WD Wheelbase80.7 inches (204 cm)
2WD Front tread66.1 inches (167 cm)
4WD Front tread71 inches (180 cm)
Ground clearance13.4 inches (34 cm)
Industrial rear tire16.9-28
2WD Industrial front tire9.10-16
4WD Industrial front tire12/12.5-18
Power Take-off (PTO)
Rear PTOindependent
Engine RPM540@1893
Rear PTO Type540 (1.375)