Massey Ferguson

Massey Ferguson 50

The Massey Ferguson 50 was produced from 1957 to 1964 by Massey Ferguson in Detroit, Michigan, USA. It was offered with Perkins 2.5L 3-cylinder diesel, Continental 2.2L 4-cylinder gasoline, and Continental 2.2L 4-cylinder LP gas engines. The tractor featured two transmission options: a 6-speed gear and a 12-speed two-speed power shift. It had a live rear PTO with a two-stage clutch and a 540 RPM PTO type. The tractor was two-wheel drive with manual or optional power steering and differential mechanical expanding shoe brakes. Dimensions include a wheelbase of 81.26 inches, length of 120 inches, width of 64 inches, and height of 57 inches. Weight ranged from 3300 to 3933 lbs depending on configuration. The 38 Loader attachment was available with a 1000 lbs lift capacity and 2000 lbs breakout force. The Massey Ferguson 50 is related to the Massey Ferguson 150 and earlier 50 models.

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Founded1957 - 1964

Model50

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Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Massey Ferguson 50

Power

Plows	3
PTO (tested)	38.33 hp (28.6 kW)
Belt (tested)	32.12 hp (24.0 kW)
PTO (claimed)	38 hp (28.3 kW)
Drawbar (tested)	32.42 hp (24.2 kW)
Drawbar (claimed)	34 hp (25.4 kW)

Tires

Ag rear	12.4-28
Ag front	6.00-16

Engine

Fuel tank gas	17 gal (64.3 L)
Engine options	Perkins 2.5L 3-cyl diesel, Continental 2.2L 4-cyl gasoline, Continental 2.2L 4-cyl LP gas
Perkins engine	2.5L 3-cylinder liquid-cooled diesel
Fuel tank diesel	12 gal (45.4 L)
Perkins idle RPM	700-2150
Perkins rated RPM	2000
Perkins air cleaner	oil bath
Perkins bore/stroke	3.60x5.00 inches (91 x 127 mm)
Perkins compression	17.4:1
Perkins displacement	152.7 ci (2.5 L)
Perkins oil capacity	6 qts (5.7 L)
Perkins starter volts	12
Continental LP gas engine	2.2L 4-cylinder liquid-cooled LP gas
Continental gasoline engine	2.2L 4-cylinder liquid-cooled vertical I-head gasoline
Continental LP gas rated RPM	2000
Continental gasoline idle RPM	900-2000
Continental LP gas air cleaner	oil bath
Continental LP gas bore/stroke	3.3125x3.875 inches (84 x 98 mm)
Continental LP gas compression	8:1
Continental gasoline rated RPM	2000
Continental LP gas displacement	134 ci (2.2 L)
Continental LP gas starter volts	12
Continental gasoline bore/stroke	3.3125x3.875 inches (84 x 98 mm)
Continental gasoline compression	6.6:1
Continental gasoline displacement	133.8 ci (2.2 L)
Continental gasoline firing order	1-3-4-2
Continental gasoline oil capacity	5 qts (4.7 L)
Continental gasoline starter volts	12
Continental gasoline coolant capacity	10 qts (9.5 L)

Weight

Ballasted	6017 lbs (2729 kg)
Operating	3933 lbs (1784 kg) (Weight with diesel engine with 12.4-28 rear tires)
Gas Shipping	3300 lbs (1496 kg)
Diesel Shipping	3645 lbs (1653 kg)

Dimensions

Width	64 inches (162 cm)
Height	57 inches (144 cm)
Length	120 inches (304 cm)
Wheelbase	81.26 inches (206 cm)
Rear tread	48 to 76 inches (121 to 193 cm)
Front tread	50 to 82 inches (127 to 208 cm)

Mechanical

Drive	Two-wheel drive
Brakes	Differential mechanical expanding shoe brakes
Steering	manual, power (Optional)
Operator station	Open operator station

Production

Built in	Detroit, Michigan, USA
Manufacturer	Massey Ferguson
Original price	$3,185 in 1964
Years produced	1957 - 1964

Attachments

Loader	38 Loader
Weight	615 lbs (278 kg)
Bucket width	36 inches (91 cm)
Height at pin	94.5 inches (240 cm)
Lift capacity	1000 lbs lift (full at pin) (453 kg)
Breakout force	2000 lbs breakout (907 kg)
Clearance dumped	82.5 inches (209 cm)

Transmission

Gears	6 forward and 2 reverse
Clutch	dry disc
Gear transmission	gear
Multi-Power gears	12 forward and 4 reverse
Transmission options	6-speed gear, 12-speed two-speed power shift
Multi-Power transmission	two-speed power shift
Gear transmission details	Three gears (1-3) plus reverse (R) in two ranges