Massey-Harris 50
The Massey-Harris 50 is a tractor produced by Massey Harris. It is equipped with a 134 ci 2.2 L engine. Transmission: 6 forward and 2 reverse. Operating weight: 3432 lbs 1556 kg.
Fuel & Capacities
17 gal
64.3 L
Transmission
6 forward and 2 reverse
Operating Weight
3432 lbs
1556 kg
Overview
 | 1955 - 1957
Utility tractor |
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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. | |
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 ...  | |
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 | |
today's most dynamic new tractor published in 1950, by Massey-Harris | |
Dyanmic New Tractors published in 1956, by Massey-Harris |
Engine
Engine Detail — 134 ci / 2.2 L Gasoline
Manufacturer | Continental Z-134 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline |
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 | 6.6:1 |
Rated RPM | 2000 |
Starter volts | 12 |
Oil capacity | 6 qts
5.7 L |
Coolant capacity | 10 qts
9.5 L |
Massey-Harris 50 Engine | |
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Transmission
Transmission — 6 forward and 2 reverse unsynchronized gear
Type | unsynchronized gear |
Gears | 6 forward and 2 reverse |
Clutch | 279.4mm dry disc |
Three gears, plus reverse, in two ranges. | |
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Dimensions
Massey-Harris 50 Tires | |
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Ag front | 5.50-16 |
7.50-10 | |
Ag rear | 11-28 |
10-38 | |
Dimensions | |
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Wheelbase | 81.2 inches
206 cm |
Length | 120 inches
304 cm |
Height | 56.8 inches
144 cm |
Operating weight | 3432 lbs
1556 kg |
Ballasted weight | 5469 lbs
2480 kg |
Rear tread | 48 to 76 inches
121 to 193 cm |
Rear tread | 52 to 72 inches
132 to 182 cm (power) |
Tests
Nebraska Tractor Test 595 | |
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Gasoline 6-speed 2WD
September 25 - October 4, 1956
Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 595 file | |
Belt power (max) | 32.58 hp
24.3 kW |
Belt fuel use (max) | 3.1 gal/hour
11.7 l/hour |
Drawbar performance | |
Max power | 30.50 hp
22.7 kW |
Gear 4 used for power test. | |
Max pull | 3525 lbs
1598 kg |
Gear 1 used for pull test. | |
Photos
Massey-Harris 50
Massey-Harris 50
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Massey-Harris 50 operator station and controls.
Fluids, Capacities & Working Autonomy
Standard fluid requirements, service intervals, and continuous runtime estimates for Massey Harris Massey-Harris 50.
Engine Crankcase Oil
SAE 15W-40 (Heavy Duty Diesel)
Standard Spec: API CK-4 / CJ-4 Heavy Duty
Service Interval: 150 – 250 Hours
Transmission & Hydraulic System
UTTO (Universal Tractor Transmission Oil)
Standard Spec: ISO VG 46 / 68 (Wet Brake & Trans Compatible)
Service Interval: 600 – 1000 Hours
Engine Cooling System
50/50 Ethylene Glycol Pre-mix
Standard Spec: ASTM D6210 / Heavy-Duty OAT Antifreeze
Service Interval: 2 Years / 1500 Hours
Massey Harris Massey-Harris 50 Specification Unit Converter
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