Compare/Massey Ferguson 2605 vs Massey Ferguson 50

Massey Ferguson 2605 vs Massey Ferguson 50

Verdict: Massey Ferguson 2605 vs Massey Ferguson 50

The Massey Ferguson 2605 and the Massey Ferguson 50 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 38 hp. Massey Ferguson 50 is the lighter machine (3,300 kg vs 4,080 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Massey Ferguson 50 holds more fuel (45.4 L vs 42.0 L) for longer stints between fills. Massey Ferguson 2605 is the newer design (2007 vs 1957). Use the full side-by-side spec tables below to weigh the details against your own operation, and confirm with a dealer demo.

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Fit & specs

Massey Ferguson

Fit score

Best match

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Massey Ferguson

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

38 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Distributor

Massey Ferguson (a part of AGCO)Reference

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Manufacturer

TAFEReference

Massey FergusonReference

Four gears, plus reverse, with high and low rangesReference

With 11x28 rear tires.Reference

Final drives

direct driveReference

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Steering

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powerReference

Engine

Fuel tank

42.0 LReference

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Engine (gross)

28.3 kWReference

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Displacement

2.5 LReference

2.2 LReference

Bore/Stroke

91 x 127 mmReference

84 x 98 mmReference

Emissions

Tier IIReference

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Power (gross)

28.3 kWReference

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Fuel system

direct injectionReference

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Pre-heating

thermostartReference

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Compression

18.5:1Reference

8:1Reference

Rated RPM

2000Reference

Torque

147.8 NmReference

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Torque RPM

1400Reference

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Firing order

1-2-3Reference

1-3-4-2Reference

Starter

electricReference

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Starter volts

12Reference

Fuel Type

dieselReference

Option 1: Diesel\\nOption 2: Gasoline\\nOption 3: LPGReference

No of Cylinders

3 CylinderReference

Option 1: 3-cylinder\\nOption 2: 4-cylinderReference

Rated engine speed

2,000 RPMReference

2,000Reference

Emissions compliance

Tier IIReference

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Engine torque at rated speed

49.4 kgReference

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Bore and stroke

3.60x5.00 inchesReference

Option 1: 3.60x5.00 inches\\nOption 2: 3.3,125x3.875 inchesReference

Compression ratio

18.5:1Reference

Option 1: 8:1\\nOption 2: 17.4:1\\nOption 3: 6.6:1Reference

Cooling system

liquid-cooledReference

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Diesel Fuel tank

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45.4 LReference

Gas Fuel tank

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64.3 LReference

Drawbar (claimed)

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25.4 kWReference

Plows

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3Reference

Drawbar (tested)

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24.2 kWReference

Belt (tested)

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24.0 kWReference

Air cleaner

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oil bathReference

Idle RPM

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900-2000Reference

Oil capacity

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4.7 LReference

Coolant capacity

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9.5 LReference

Belt power (max)

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24.0 kWReference

Max power

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24.2 kWReference

Power at rated engine speed

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28.6 kWReference

Transmission

CenterShiftReference

Multi-PowerReference

Gears

8 forward and 2 reverseReference

12 forward and 4 reverseReference

Transmission Type

Sync ShuttleReference

PowershiftReference

forward and reverse options

CenterShift - 8F and 2RReference

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Wheel Drive

4WD | 2 WDReference

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Rear Axle Drive Type

direct driveReference

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PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

22.4 kWReference

28.3 kWReference

Type

open centerReference

two-speed power shiftReference

Valves

0 to 2Reference

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Pump flow

37.1 lpmReference

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Total flow

79.1 lpmReference

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Steering flow

26.1 lpmReference

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Rear Type

II/IReference

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Control

position and top-link draft controlReference

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Rear lift (at ends)

1449 kgReference

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Rear Arms

extendable lower links optionalReference

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Rear PTO

independentReference

liveReference

Clutch

dry discReference

Rear PTO Type

540 (1.375)Reference

Engine RPM

540@1790Reference

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PTO (tested)

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28.6 kWReference

Power at rated PTO speed

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23.2 kWReference

Dimensions

2WD Wheelbase

193 cmReference

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4WD Wheelbase

195 cmReference

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Weight

4080 to 4530 poundsReference

3300 to 3933 poundsReference

Front tire

6.00-16Reference

2WD Rear tire

13.6-28Reference

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2WD Standard tires (ag)

Front: 6.00-16. Rear: 13.6-28Reference

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4WD Standard tires (ag)

Front: 10.5/80-18. Rear: 13.6-28Reference

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Length

330 cmReference

304 cmReference

Height (ROPS)

233 cmReference

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2WD Shipping weight

1850 kgReference

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4WD Shipping weight

2054 kgReference

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Clearance (drawbar)

25 cmReference

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Rear tire

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12.4-28Reference

Ag front

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6.00-16Reference

Ag rear

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12.4-28Reference

Width

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162 cmReference

Height

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144 cmReference

Front tread

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127 to 208 cmReference

Rear tread

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121 to 193 cmReference

Diesel Shipping

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1653 kgReference

Gas Shipping

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1496 kgReference

Operating

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1784 kgReference

Ballasted

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2729 kgReference

Massey Ferguson 2605 attachments

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

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Charging system

alternatorReference

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Charging amps

36Reference

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Battery CCA

622Reference

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Battery volts

12Reference

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Total cold cranking amps

622 CCAReference

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Attachment overview

General

Make & Model

TAFEReference

Massey FergusonReference

SCV control

JoystickReference

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Rollover protective structure

Open platform with two-post folding ROPSReference

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Country of manufacturer

Utility tractorReference

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Capacities

Capacity

152.6 ciReference

Option 1: 152.7 ci\\nOption 2: 133.8 ci\\nOption 3: 134 ciReference

Power

Max Power

38 hpReference

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PTO

PTO Power

32 hpReference

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Rear PTO Power

AvailableReference

Rear PTO RPM

540 RPMReference

Engine Speed on Rear PTO speed

540@1,790 RPMReference

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Steering & brakes

Brakes

mechanical dry drumReference

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Steering type

powerReference

Hydraulics

Pump Rated Output (total)

20.9 gpmReference

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Hydraulics Type

open centerReference

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Remote Valves

0 to 2 ValvesReference

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Steering & Implements flow

6.9 gpm (9.8 gpm)Reference

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Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)

Category II/IReference

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Rear Hitch maximum lift capacity

1,449.2 kgReference

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Rear Hitch Sensing Type

position and top-link draft controlReference

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Dimensions & weight

Wheelbase

195.6 cmReference

206 cmReference

Overall Height

233.7 cmReference

144.8 cmReference

Overall Length

330.2 cmReference

304.8 cmReference

Drawbar clearance

25.4 cmReference

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Overall weight

2,054.8 kgReference

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Overall Width

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162.6 cmReference

Wheels & tyres

Rear Wheel Type

13.6-28Reference

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Front Wheel Type

6.00-16Reference

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Rear wheel tread range

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12.4-28 inchReference

Front Wheel tread range

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Option 1: 6.00-16\\nOption 2: 50 to 82 inchesReference

Operator station

Cab Availability

AvailableReference

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Seat Suspension

TRUEReference

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Massey Ferguson 50 attachments

50 Serial Number Location

50 Serial Numbers

1957

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510764Reference

1958

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515708Reference

1959

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522693Reference

1960

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528163Reference

1961

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528419Reference

1962

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530416Reference

1963

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533851Reference

1964

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536063Reference

Test results

Belt fuel use (max)

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14.0 l/hourReference

Fuel use

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7.2 l/hourReference

Max pull

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1903 kgReference

Speeds

Fit score weighs budget, operation size, crop match and data confidence against the details above. It’s guidance, not advice — always confirm with a dealer demo.