Massey Ferguson 50: all source data

All 87 values recorded for this model, as the source lists them and in its units. The spec sheet shows the same data checked, typed and converted.

Overview

Production
ManufacturerMassey Ferguson
(no label)Built in Detroit, Michigan, USA
(no label)Original price was $3,185 in 1964
Engine
(no label)Perkins 2.5L 3-cyl diesel
(no label)Continental 2.2L 4-cyl gasoline
(no label)Continental 2.2L 4-cyl LP gas
Diesel Fuel tank (Diesel)12 gal | 45.4 L
Gas Fuel tank (Gas)17 gal | 64.3 L
Transmission
(no label)6-speed gear
(no label)12-speed two-speed power shift
Power
Drawbar (claimed)34 hp | 25.4 kW
PTO (claimed)38 hp | 28.3 kW
Plows3
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
(no label)Two-wheel drive
Steeringmanual
Steeringpower
(no label)Differential mechanical expanding shoe brakes
(no label)Open operator station.
Pto
Rear PTOlive
Rear PTO Type540 (1.375)
Dimensions
Wheelbase81.26 inches | 206 cm
Weight3300 to 3933 pounds
Front tire6.00-16
Rear tire12.4-28
Serial location
(no label)Serial number plate on the dashboard of the Massey Ferguson 50.

Engine

Engine options
(no label)Perkins 2.5L 3-cyl diesel
(no label)Continental 2.2L 4-cyl gasoline
(no label)Continental 2.2L 4-cyl LP gas
Engine detail
(no label)Perkins
(no label)diesel
(no label)3-cylinder
(no label)liquid-cooled
Displacement152.7 ci | 2.5 L
Bore/Stroke3.60x5.00 inches | 91 x 127 mm
Air cleaneroil bath
Compression17.4:1
Rated RPM2000
Idle RPM700-2150
Starter volts12
Oil capacity6 qts | 5.7 L
(no label)Continental Z-134
(no label)gasoline
(no label)4-cylinder
(no label)liquid-cooled vertical I-head
Displacement133.8 ci | 2.2 L
Bore/Stroke3.3125x3.875 inches | 84 x 98 mm
Compression6.6:1
Rated RPM2000
Idle RPM900-2000
Firing order1-3-4-2
Starter volts12
Oil capacity5 qts | 4.7 L
Coolant capacity (Coolant)10 qts | 9.5 L
(no label)Continental
(no label)LP gas
(no label)4-cylinder
(no label)liquid-cooled
Displacement134 ci | 2.2 L
Bore/Stroke3.3125x3.875 inches | 84 x 98 mm
Air cleaneroil bath
Compression8:1
Rated RPM2000
Starter volts12

Transmission

Transmission options
(no label)6-speed gear
(no label)12-speed two-speed power shift
Transmission
Typegear
Gears6 forward and 2 reverse
Clutchdry disc
(no label)Three gears (1-3) plus reverse (R) in two ranges.
TransmissionMulti-Power
Typetwo-speed power shift
Gears12 forward and 4 reverse

Dimensions

Tires
Ag front6.00-16
Ag rear12.4-28
Dimensions
Wheelbase81.26 inches | 206 cm
Length120 inches | 304 cm
Width64 inches | 162 cm
Height57 inches | 144 cm
Front tread50 to 82 inches | 127 to 208 cm
Rear tread48 to 76 inches | 121 to 193 cm
Weight
Diesel Shipping (Diesel)3645 lbs | 1653 kg
Gas Shipping (Gas)3300 lbs | 1496 kg
Operating3933 lbs | 1784 kg
Ballasted6017 lbs | 2729 kg