Massey Ferguson 50
The Massey Ferguson 50 is a tractor produced by Massey Ferguson. It is equipped with a 134 ci 2.2 L engine. The rated power output is 32.12 hp 24.0 kW. Transmission: Multi-Power. Operating weight: 3300 to 3933 pounds.
Engine Power
32.12 hp
24.0 kW
Fuel & Capacities
LP gas
Transmission
Multi-Power
Operating Weight
3300 to 3933 pounds
Massey Ferguson 50 Serial Number & Year Decoder
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Overview
 | 1957 - 1964 | 1957 - 1964 |
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Production | |
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Manufacturer | Massey Ferguson |
Built in Detroit, Michigan, USA | |
Original price was $3,185 in 1964 | |
Massey Ferguson 50 Power | |
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Drawbar (claimed) | 34 hp
25.4 kW |
PTO (claimed) | 38 hp
28.3 kW |
Plows | 3 |
Drawbar (tested) | 32.42 hp
24.2 kW |
PTO (tested) | 38.33 hp
28.6 kW |
Belt (tested) | 32.12 hp
24.0 kW |
Performance test details ...  | |
Mechanical | |
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Two-wheel drive | |
Steering | manual |
Steering | power OptOptional |
Differential mechanical expanding shoe brakes | |
Open operator station. | |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Rear PTO | live *Two-stage clutch |
Rear PTO Type | 540 (1.375) |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Wheelbase | 81.26 inches
206 cm |
Weight | 3300 to 3933 pounds |
Front tire | 6.00-16 |
Rear tire | 12.4-28 |
Full dimensions and tires ...  | |
References | |
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Loaders published in 1963, by Massey Ferguson | |
MF 50 Tractors published in 1962, by Massey Ferguson | |
50 with Ferguson System published in 1958, by Massey Ferguson | |
Installation & Operation of Basic & Auxiliary Hydraulic Systems (690 562 M2) published in 1968 |
Engine
Engine options | |
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Perkins 2.5L 3-cyl diesel | |
Continental 2.2L 4-cyl gasoline | |
Continental 2.2L 4-cyl LP gas |
Engine Detail — 152.7 ci / 2.5 L Diesel
Manufacturer | Perkins |
Fuel Type | Diesel |
Configuration | 3-cylinder, liquid-cooled |
Displacement | 152.7 ci
2.5 L |
Bore/Stroke | 3.60x5.00 inches
91 x 127 mm |
Air cleaner | oil bath |
Compression | 17.4:1 |
Rated RPM | 2000 |
Idle RPM | 700-2150 |
Starter volts | 12 |
Oil capacity | 6 qts
5.7 L |
Massey Ferguson 50 Engine | |
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Engine Detail — 133.8 ci / 2.2 L Gasoline
Manufacturer | Continental Z-134 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline |
Configuration | 4-cylinder, liquid-cooled vertical I-head |
Displacement | 133.8 ci
2.2 L |
Bore/Stroke | 3.3125x3.875 inches
84 x 98 mm |
Compression | 6.6:1 |
Rated RPM | 2000 |
Idle RPM | 900-2000 |
Firing order | 1-3-4-2 |
Starter volts | 12 |
Oil capacity | 5 qts
4.7 L |
Coolant capacity | 10 qts
9.5 L |
Massey Ferguson 50 Engine | |
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Engine Detail — 134 ci / 2.2 L LP Gas
Manufacturer | Continental |
Fuel Type | LP gas |
Configuration | 4-cylinder, liquid-cooled |
Displacement | 134 ci
2.2 L |
Bore/Stroke | 3.3125x3.875 inches
84 x 98 mm |
Air cleaner | oil bath |
Compression | 8:1 |
Rated RPM | 2000 |
Starter volts | 12 |
Transmission
Transmission options | |
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6-speed gear | |
12-speed two-speed power shift |
Transmission — 6 forward and 2 reverse gear
Type | gear |
Gears | 6 forward and 2 reverse |
Clutch | dry disc |
Three gears (1-3) plus reverse (R) in two ranges. | |
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Transmission — Multi-Power
Transmission | Multi-Power |
Type | two-speed power shift |
Gears | 12 forward and 4 reverse |
With 11x28 rear tires. | |
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Dimensions
Massey Ferguson 50 Tires | |
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Ag front | 6.00-16 |
Ag rear | 12.4-28 |
Dimensions | |
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Wheelbase | 81.26 inches
206 cm |
Length | 120 inches
304 cm |
Width | 64 inches
162 cm |
Height | 57 inches
144 cm |
Front tread | 50 to 82 inches
127 to 208 cm |
Rear tread | 48 to 76 inches
121 to 193 cm |
Massey Ferguson 50 Weight | |
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Diesel Shipping | 3645 lbs
1653 kg |
Gas Shipping | 3300 lbs
1496 kg |
Operating | 3933 lbs*Weight with diesel engine with 12.4-28 rear tires.
1784 kg |
Ballasted | 6017 lbs
2729 kg |
Tests
Tractor Tests | |
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NTTL 658: LP gas 6-speed 2WD | |
NTTL 807: diesel 6-speed 2WD |
Nebraska Tractor Test 658 | |
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LP gas 6-speed 2WD
June 16 - 27, 1958
Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 658 file | |
Belt power (max) | 32.12 hp
24.0 kW |
Belt fuel use (max) | 3.7 gal/hour
14.0 l/hour |
Drawbar performance | |
Max power | 23.16 hp
17.3 kW |
Fuel use | 3.4 gal/hour
12.9 l/hour |
Gear 4 used for power test. | |
Max pull | 5,314 lbs
2410 kg |
Gear 1 used for pull test. | |
Nebraska Tractor Test 807 | |
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Diesel 6-speed 2WD
October 23 - November 3, 1961
Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 807 file | |
PTO performance | |
Power at rated engine speed | 38.33 hp
28.6 kW |
Fuel use | 2.4 gal/hour
9.1 l/hour |
Power at rated PTO speed | 31.08 hp
23.2 kW |
Fuel use | 1.9 gal/hour
7.2 l/hour |
Drawbar performance | |
Max power | 32.42 hp
24.2 kW |
Fuel use | 2.4 gal/hour
9.1 l/hour |
Gear 4 used for power test. | |
Max pull | 4,196 lbs
1903 kg |
Gear 2 used for pull test. | |
Photos
Massey Ferguson 50, high clearance chassis.
Massey Ferguson 50, high clearance chassis.
Massey Ferguson 50 operator station and controls.
Massey Ferguson 50, standard chassis.
Massey Ferguson 50, standard chassis.
Massey Ferguson 50, standard chassis.
Massey Ferguson 50, standard chassis.
Massey Ferguson 50, standard chassis.
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