About the Massey Ferguson 50
Engine Horsepower: 42 hp
Manufactured: 1957 to 1964
Massey Ferguson 50 Summary
The Massey Ferguson 50 tractor was produced from 1957 to 1964 with a claimed drawbar horsepower of 34 hp and PTO horsepower of 38 hp. It was available with several engines, including a 2.5L 3-cylinder diesel, a 2.2L 4-cylinder gasoline, and a 2.2L 4-cylinder LP gas. The tractor offered two transmission options: a 6-speed gear and a 12-speed two-speed power shift.
Massey Ferguson 50 Horsepower, Weight, and Specifications:
Production
Who manufactured the Massey Ferguson 50 and what was its original price?
- Manufacturer: Massey Ferguson
- Years: 1957 to 1964
- Original price: $3,185 in 1964
Engines
What engines were available for the Massey Ferguson 50?
- Diesel: Perkins 2.5L 3-cylinder
- Gasoline: Continental 2.2L 4-cylinder
- LP gas: Continental 2.2L 4-cylinder
- Diesel Fuel tank: 12 gallons (45.4 L)
- Gas Fuel tank: 17 gallons (64.3 L)
Transmissions
What types of transmissions does the Massey Ferguson 50 have?
- 6-speed gear
- 12-speed two-speed power shift
Horsepower
What is the horsepower of the Massey Ferguson 50?
- 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)
Mechanical
What are the mechanical features of the Massey Ferguson 50?
- Drive: Two-wheel drive
- Steering: manual or optional power
- Brakes: Differential mechanical expanding shoe brakes
- Operator station: Open
Power Take-off (PTO)
What are the features of the Massey Ferguson 50's PTO?
- Rear PTO: live (Two-stage clutch)
- Rear RPM: 540 (1.375)
Dimensions & Tires
What are the dimensions and tire specifications of the Massey Ferguson 50?
- 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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