Massey Ferguson 50 tractor specifications

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 ...

1957 - 1964

Nebraska Tractor Test 658

Nebraska Tractor Test 658
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

Nebraska Tractor Test 807
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.

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 ...

1957 - 1964

Engines overview

Engines overview
Perkins 2.5L 3-cyl diesel
Continental 2.2L 4-cyl gasoline
Continental 2.2L 4-cyl LP gas

Engine Detail

Engine Detail
Perkins
diesel
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

Engine Detail

Engine Detail
Continental Z-134
gasoline
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

Engine Detail

Engine Detail
Continental
LP gas
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

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 ...

1957 - 1964

Transmissions overview

Transmissions overview
6-speed gear
12-speed two-speed power shift

Transmission

Transmission
Type:	gear
Gears:	6 forward and 2 reverse
Clutch:	dry disc
Three gears (1-3) plus reverse (R) in two ranges.

Speeds

Speeds

Transmission

Transmission
Transmission:	Multi-Power
Type:	two-speed power shift
Gears:	12 forward and 4 reverse

Speeds

Speeds
With 11x28 rear tires.

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
Full dimensions and tires ...

1957 - 1964

Massey Ferguson 50 Tires

Massey Ferguson 50 Tires
Ag front:	6.00-16
Ag rear:	12.4-28

Dimensions

Dimensions
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

Massey Ferguson 50 Weight
Diesel Shipping:	3645 lbs 1653 kg
Gas Shipping:	3300 lbs 1496 kg
Operating:	3933 lbs 1784 kg *Weight with diesel engine with 12.4-28 rear tires.
Ballasted:	6017 lbs 2729 kg

Massey Ferguson 50 attachments

Massey Ferguson 50 attachments front-end loader Attachment details ...

1957 - 1964

Massey Ferguson 38 Loader

Massey Ferguson 38 Loader
Loader weight:	615 lbs 278 kg
Height (to pin):	94.5 inches 240 cm
Clearance, dumped bucket:	82.5 inches 209 cm
Breakout force (lift):	2000 lbs 907 kg
Lift to full height (at pin):	1000 lbs 453 kg
Bucket width:	36 inches 91 cm

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

how to read serial numbers...