massey harris 50
![]() | 1955 - 1957
Utility tractor | 1955 - 1957 | Utility tractor |
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1955 - 1957 | |||
Utility tractor | |||
1955 - 1957 | |
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Utility tractor |
Production | |
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Manufacturer | Massey-Harris |
Utility tractor | |
Built in Detroit, Michigan, USA | |
The Massey-Harris 50 was based on the Ferguson TO-35 and introduced after the merger that created Massey-Harris-Ferguson. It was also produced as the F-40 for Ferguson dealers. The 50 was available in several configurations: utility, high-crop utility, or row-crop with a choice of single, tricycle, or wide adjustable front ends. | |
Variants | |
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F-40 | similar Ferguson model |
Massey-Harris 50 Engine | |
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Continental 2.2L 4-cyl gasoline | |
Fuel tank | 17 gal
64.3 L |
Engine details ... | |
Massey-Harris 50 Transmission | |
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6-speed unsynchronized gear | |
Transmission details ... |
Massey-Harris 50 Power | |
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Plows | 3 |
Drawbar (tested) | 30.50 hp
22.7 kW |
Belt (tested) | 32.58 hp
24.3 kW |
Performance test details ... | |
Mechanical | |
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Two-wheel drive | |
Steering | manual |
Steering | power OptOptional |
Differential mechanical shoe brakes | |
Open operator station. | |
Photos | |
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Massey-Harris 50 photos... |
Hydraulics | |
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Type | open center |
Pump flow | 3 gpm
11.4 lpm |
Tractor hitch | |
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Rear Type | I |
Control | mechanical draft control |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Rear PTO | live *Two-stage clutch. |
Clutch | 228.6mm dry disc |
Rear PTO Type | 540 (1.375) |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Wheelbase | 81.2 inches
206 cm |
Weight | 3432 lbs
1556 kg |
Front tire | 5.50-16 |
Rear tire | 11-28 |
Full dimensions and tires ... | |
50 Serial Number Location | |
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Serial number plate on the dashboard of the Massey-Harris 50. |
50 Serial Numbers | |
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1955 | 500001 |
1956 | 500473 |
1957 | 510764 |
FAQ: How to read a serial number table. | |
Belt Pulley | |
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Diameter | 9 inches
22 cm |
Width | 6.5 inches
16 cm |
RPM | 1313 |
Speed | 3100 ft/min
944.88 meters/min |
Electrical | |
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Charging system | generator |
Battery volts | 12 |
References | |
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MH50 published in 1950, by Massey-Harris | |
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