Ferguson F-40 tractor specifications

1956 - 1957

1956 - 1957 Utility tractor

Series:

Series:F-4050 ↓

1957 - 1964

Production

Production
Manufacturer:	Massey Ferguson
Original price:	$3,185 (1964 )

Massey Ferguson 50 Power

Massey Ferguson 50 Power
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
power test details ...

Massey Ferguson 50 Engines

Massey Ferguson 50 Engines
Perkins 2.5L 3-cyl diesel
Continental 2.2L 4-cyl gasoline
Continental 2.2L 4-cyl LP gas
Diesel Fuel tank:	12 gal 45.4 L
Gas Fuel tank:	17 gal 64.3 L
Engine details ...

Mechanical

Mechanical
Chassis:	4x2 2WD
Steering:	manual
Steering:	power*Optional
Brakes:	differential mechanical expanding shoe
Cab:	Open operator station.
Transmissions:	6-speed gear
	12-speed two-speed power shift
Transmission details ...

Power Take-off (PTO)

Power Take-off (PTO)
Rear PTO:	live*Two-stage clutch
Rear RPM:	540 (1.375)

Dimensions & Tires

Dimensions & Tires
Wheelbase:	81.26 inches 206 cm
Weight:	3300 to 3933 pounds
Front tire:	6.00-16
Rear tire:	12.4-28
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Massey Ferguson 50 attachments

Massey Ferguson 50 attachments
front-end loader
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50 Serial Numbers

50 Serial Numbers
Location:	Serial number plate on the dashboard of the Massey Ferguson 50.
photo of 50 serial number
1957:	510764
1958:	515708
1959:	522693
1960:	528163
1961:	528419
1962:	530416
1963:	533851
1964:	536063
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Production

Production Manufacturer:Ferguson
Type:Utility tractor
Factory:Detroit, Michigan, USA
The Ferguson F-40 is the same as the Massey Harris 50. The tractor was introduced during the dual line policy when the Massey-Harris-Ferguson company maintained separate Ferguson and Massey-Harris tractor lines. The F-40 was available as utility (S), single (T) or two-wheel (R) row-crop, and high-clearance (C) configurations.

Ferguson F-40 Power

Ferguson F-40 Power Drawbar (claimed):31 hp
23.1 kW
Belt (claimed):33 hp
24.6 kW
Plows:3
Drawbar (tested):30.84 hp
23.0 kW
Belt (tested):32.80 hp
24.5 kW
power test details ...

1956 - 1957

Utility tractor

Series:

Series:	F-40
	50 ↓

Nebraska Tractor Test 596

Nebraska Tractor Test 596
Gasoline 6-speed 2WD September 27 - October 2, 1956 Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 596 file
Belt power (max):	32.80 hp 24.5 kW
Belt fuel use (max):	3.1 gal/hour 11.7 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power:	30.84 hp 23.0 kW
Gear 4 used for power test.
Max pull:	3613 lbs 1638 kg
Gear 2 used for pull test.

Ferguson F-40 Engine

Ferguson F-40 Engine Continental 2.2L 4.-cyl gasoline Engine details ...

1956 - 1957

Utility tractor

Series:

Series:	F-40
	50 ↓

Engine Detail

Engine Detail
Continental Z-134
gasoline
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
Idle RPM:	400-2200
Starter volts:	12
Coolant capacity:	10 qts 9.5 L
Sparkplug gap:	0.025 inches 0.635 mm
Point gap:	0.022 inches 0.559 mm
Intake valve clearance:	0.015 inches 0.381 mm (cold)
Exhaust valve clearance:	0.015 inches 0.381 mm (cold)

Engine Oil

Engine Oil

Oil capacity:	5 qts 4.7 L

Mechanical

Mechanical Chassis:4x2 2WD
Steering:manual
Steering:power*Optional
Brakes:differential mechanical shoe
Cab:Open operator station.
Transmission:6-speed unsynchronized gear
Transmission details ...

1956 - 1957

Utility tractor

Series:

Series:	F-40
	50 ↓

Transmission

Type:

unsynchronized gear

Gears:

6 forward and 2 reverse

Clutch:

dry disc

Oil capacity:

32 qts
30.3 L

Oil type:

50oF [10oC]↑	: SAE 90 GL1
50oF [10oC]↓	: SAE 80 GL1

Three gears, plus reverse, in two ranges.

50oF [10oC] ↑

50oF [10oC]↑	: SAE 90 GL1
50oF [10oC]↓	: SAE 80 GL1

Speeds

Speeds

Capacity

Capacity Fuel:17 gal
64.3 L
Hydraulic system:8 gal
30.3 L
Steering:1.6 qts
1.5 L

Hydraulics

Hydraulics Type:open center
Capacity:8 gal
30.3 L
Pressure:1900 psi
131.0 bar
Steering flow:4 gpm
15.1 lpm
Steering cap.:1.6 qts
1.5 L

Power Take-off (PTO)

Power Take-off (PTO) Rear PTO:live
Rear RPM:540 (1.375)

Dimensions & Tires

Dimensions & Tires Wheelbase:81.3 inches
206 cm
Weight:3419 lbs
1550 kg
Front tire:6.00-16
Rear tire:11-28
Full dimensions and tires ...

1956 - 1957

Utility tractor

Series:

Series:	F-40
	50 ↓

Ferguson F-40 Tires

Ferguson F-40 Tires
Ag front:	6.00-16
Ag rear:	11-28

Dimensions

Dimensions
Wheelbase:	81.3 inches 206 cm
Length:	120 inches 304 cm
Height:	56.8 inches 144 cm
Operating weight:	3419 lbs 1550 kg
Ballasted weight:	5461 lbs 2477 kg
Clearance (front axle):	20.3 inches 51 cm
Rear axle:	Flange
Front tread:	48 to 80 inches 121 to 203 cm
Rear tread:	48 to 76 inches 121 to 193 cm