The Massey Ferguson 50 is a 2WD farm tractor manufactured by Massey Ferguson from 1957 to 1964.
The Massey Ferguson 50 is equipped with one of two engines: a 2.5 L (152.7 cu·in) three-cylinder diesel engine or a 2.2 L (134.0 cu·in) four-cylinder gasoline/LP-gas engine and one of two transmissions: a gear type transmission with 6 forward and 2 reverse gears and with dry disc clutch or a two-speed power shift transmission with 12 forward and 4 reverse gears.
The tractor could be equipped with the following engines:
- Perkins. It is a 2.5 L, 2,502 cm2, (152.7 cu·in) three-cylinder natural aspirated diesel engine with 91.0 mm (3.58 in) of the cylinder bore and 127.0 mm (5 in) of the piston stroke. The compression ratio rating is 17.4:1.
- Continental Z-134. It is a 2.2 L, 2,196 cm2, (134.0 cu·in) four-cylinder natural aspirated gasoline/LP-gas engine. The cylinder bore is 84.0 mm (3.31 in) and the piston stroke is 98.0 mm (3.86 in). The compression ratio rating is 6.6:1 for gasoline version or 8.0:1 for LP-gas version.
The MF 50 is equipped with manual or power (option) steering, differential mechanical expanding shoe brakes, open operator station, and 45.4 liters (12 US gal.; 10 Imp. gal) fuel tank for diesel fuel or 64.3 liters (17 US gal, 14.1 Imp. gal) for gasoline.
Massey Ferguson 50 Specifications
| General Specifications | |
| Model | Massey Ferguson 50 |
| Length | 3,040 mm (119.7 in) |
| Width | 1,620 mm (63.8 in) |
| Height | 1,440 mm (56.7 in) |
| Wheel base | 2,060 mm (81.1 in) |
| Weight (shipping) | Gas: 1,655 kg (3,649 lbs) Diesel: 1,500 kg (3,307 lbs) |
| Fuel tank capacity | Diesel: 45.4 liters (12 US gal.; 10 Imp. gal) Gasoline: 64.3 liters (17 US gal, 14.1 Imp. gal) |
| Battery | 12V, Gas: 40Ah, Diesel: 96Ah |
| Cabin type | Open operator station |
| Engine | |
| Engine model | Perkins |
| Engine type | Four-stroke, liquid-cooled, inline |
| Cylinders | 3 |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Displacement | 2.5 L, 2,502 cm2, (152.7 cu·in) |
| Bore and stroke | 91.0 mm X 127.0 mm (3.58 in X 5 in) |
| Compression ratio | 17.4:1 |
| Horsepower | – |
| Starter | Electric |
| Oil capacity: | 5.7 L (6 US. qt, 5 Imp. qt.) |
| Engine | |
| Engine model | Continental Z-134 |
| Engine type | Four-stroke, liquid-cooled, inline |
| Cylinders | 4 |
| Fuel type | Gasoline/LP-gas |
| Displacement | 2.2 L, 2,196 cm2, (134.0 cu·in) |
| Bore and stroke | 84.0 mm X 98.0 mm (3.31 in X 3.86 in) |
| Compression ratio | Gasoline: 6.6:1 LP-gas: 8.0:1 |
| Horsepower | – |
| Starter | Electric |
| Oil capacity: | 4.7 L (5 US. qt, 4.1 Imp. qt.) |
| Coolant capacity: | 9.5 L (10 US. qt, 8.4 Imp. qt.) |
| Transmission and chassis | |
| Chassis | 4×2 2WD |
| Steering type | Manual or power (option) |
| Brakes | Differential mechanical expanding shoe |
| Transmission model | – |
| Transmission type | Gear type with dry disc clutch |
| Gears | 6 forward and 2 reverse |
| Speed | Forward: 23.4 kmh (14.5 mph) Reverse: 11.4 (7.1 mph) |
| Transmission model | Multi-Power |
| Transmission type | Two-speed power shift |
| Gears | 12 forward and 4 reverse |
| Speed | Forward: 30.8 kmh (19.1 mph) Reverse: (0 mph) |
| Tires | |
| Front tires | Ag: 6.00-16 |
| Rear tires | Ag: 12.4-28 |
| Three-Point Hitch | |
| Category | – |
| Control type | – |
| Lift capacity (at ends) | – |
| PTO (Power take-off shaft) | |
| Rear PTO type | Live |
| Rear PTO speed | 540 rpm |
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