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Massey Ferguson 50

Massey Ferguson 50 tractor
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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.
Massey Ferguson 50tractorspecificationsPerkins engineContinental enginediesel tractorfarm tractor6-speed transmissionpower shiftPTOloader attachment
Power42 hp[P]
Founded1957 - 1964
Model50

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

Power Take-off (PTO)

Rear PTO:live (Two-stage clutch)
Rear PTO Type:540 (1.375)

Related Models

Massey Ferguson 150

Model:150

Massey Ferguson 50 (1955-1957)

Model:50