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Massey Ferguson 550

Massey Ferguson 550 tractor
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The Massey Ferguson 550 is a row-crop tractor produced from 1977 to 1979 as part of the 500 Series. Built in Coventry, England, it features a Perkins 2.5L 3-cylinder diesel engine delivering 47 hp (35.0 kW). It offers transmission options including an 8-speed gear and a 12-speed two-speed power shift. The tractor includes power steering, drum brakes, and a standard cab with heater and optional ROPS. It has a rear Type II hitch with position and draft control and a rear lift capacity of 3120 lbs (1415 kg). The PTO is live with optional independent operation and multiple speed options. Dimensions include an 82-inch wheelbase, 140-inch length, and an operating weight of 4592 lbs (2082 kg).
Massey Ferguson 550tractorspecificationsPerkins 2.5L engine500 Seriesfarm tractorrow-crop tractor
Power47 hp
Founded1977 - 1979
Model550

Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Massey Ferguson 550

Power

Engine power:47 hp (35.0 kW)
PTO (claimed):42.5 hp (31.7 kW)

Tires

Ag rear:12.4/11-28, 12.4/11-32
Ag front:6.00-16, 6.00-19

Engine

Type:diesel
Model:Perkins AD3.152S
Power:47 hp (35.0 kW)
Torque:124.6 lb-ft (169.0 Nm)
Cooling:liquid-cooled
Cylinders:3-cylinder
Fuel tank:17.8 gal (67.4 L)
Rated RPM:2250
Torque RPM:1400
Air cleaner:dry
Bore/Stroke:3.60x5.00 inches (91 x 127 mm)
Fuel system:direct injection
Pre-heating:thermostart
Displacement:152.6 ci (2.5 L)
Oil capacity:7.2 qts (6.8 L)
Starter type:electric
Coolant capacity:19 qts (18.0 L)
Compression ratio:16.5:1

Dimensions

Width:65 inches (165 cm)
Height:91 inches (231 cm)
Length:140 inches (355 cm)
Wheelbase:82 inches (208 cm)
Operating weight:4592 lbs (2082 kg)
Clearance (drawbar):11.3 inches (28 cm)

Hydraulics

Pressure:2000 psi (137.9 bar)
Pump flow:9.5 gpm (36.0 lpm)
Total flow:16.5 gpm (62.5 lpm)

Mechanical

Cab:Cab standard with heater. ROPS available.
Drive:Two-wheel drive
Brakes:Drum brakes
Steering:Power steering

Production

Type:Row-Crop tractor
Series:500 Series
Built in:Coventry, England
Years produced:1977 - 1979

Transmission

Options:8-speed gear, 12-speed two-speed power shift

Gear transmission

Type:gear
Gears:8 forward and 2 reverse
Clutch:dry disc
Description:Four gears, plus reverse, in high and low ranges.

Multi-Power transmission

Type:two-speed power shift
Gears:12 forward and 4 reverse
Description:Three gears in low and high ranges with two-speed Multi-Power power shift.

Tractor hitch

Control:position and draft control
Rear Type:II
Rear lift (at ends):3120 lbs (1415 kg)

Power Take-off (PTO)

Clutch:mechanical dry disc (live), hydraulic (independent)
Optional:independent
Rear PTO:live
Engine RPM:540@1684 (live), 540@1895 (independent)
Rear PTO Type:540 (1.375), 1000 (1.375)

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