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Massey Ferguson 50E

Massey Ferguson 50E tractor
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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

Type:power shuttle
Gears:4 forward and reverse
Clutch:hydraulic wet disc

Mechanical shuttle

Type:mechanical shuttle
Gears:6 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)