Compare/Massey Ferguson 2850M vs Massey Ferguson 50

Massey Ferguson 2850M vs Massey Ferguson 50

Verdict: Massey Ferguson 2850M vs Massey Ferguson 50

The Massey Ferguson 2850M 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 4,035 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Massey Ferguson 2850M holds more fuel (53.0 L vs 45.4 L) for longer stints between fills. Massey Ferguson 2850M is the newer design (2020 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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Massey Ferguson

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Rated power

38 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

Massey Ferguson (a part of AGCO)Reference

Massey FergusonReference

Four synchronized gears in three ranges with power shuttle.Reference

With 11x28 rear tires.Reference

Original price

$40,385 (2020 hydrostatic Cab )Reference

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Steering

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powerReference

Engine

Fuel tank

53.0 LReference

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Engine

36.4 kWReference

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Displacement

2.4 LReference

2.2 LReference

Bore/Stroke

87 x 102 mmReference

84 x 98 mmReference

Emissions

Tier IVReference

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Power

36.4 kWReference

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Fuel system

common rail direct injectionReference

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Air cleaner

dryReference

oil bathReference

Rated RPM

2600Reference

2000Reference

Starter

electricReference

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Starter volts

12Reference

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

Compression

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8:1Reference

Idle RPM

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900-2000Reference

Oil capacity

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4.7 LReference

Firing order

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1-3-4-2Reference

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

Fuel Type

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

No of Cylinders

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

Rated engine speed

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2,000Reference

Bore and stroke

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

Compression ratio

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

Transmission

Gears

infinite forward and reverse (3-range)Reference

12 forward and 4 reverseReference

Clutch

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dry discReference

Transmission

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Multi-PowerReference

Transmission Type

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PowershiftReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Gear PTO (claimed)

28.4 kWReference

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Hydro PTO (claimed)

27.0 kWReference

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Type

hydrostaticReference

two-speed power shiftReference

Pump flow

47.7 lpmReference

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Steering flow

26.5 lpmReference

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Rear Type

IReference

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Control

position control with optional draft controlReference

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Rear lift (at ends)

1579 kgReference

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Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

1399 kgReference

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Rear PTO

independentReference

liveReference

Rear PTO Type

540 (1.375)Reference

Mid PTO

independentReference

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Mid PTO Type

1916Reference

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PTO (claimed)

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28.3 kWReference

PTO (tested)

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28.6 kWReference

Power at rated PTO speed

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23.2 kWReference

Dimensions

Weight

4035 to 4420 poundsReference

3300 to 3933 poundsReference

Front tire

9.5-16Reference

6.00-16Reference

Rear tire

13.6-28Reference

12.4-28Reference

Standard tires (ag)

Front: 9.5-16. Rear: 13.6-28Reference

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Optional tires (ag)

Front: 9.5-16. Rear: 16.9-24Reference

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Lawn/turf front

27x10.50-15Reference

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Lawn/turf rear

44x18.00-20Reference

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Industrial front

10-16.5Reference

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Industrial rear

17.5L-24Reference

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Length

336 cmReference

304 cmReference

Width

178 cmReference

162 cmReference

Height (ROPS)

260 cmReference

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Height (cab)

235 cmReference

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ROPS Weight

1830 kgReference

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Cab Weight

2004 kgReference

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Ground clearance

35 cmReference

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Wheelbase

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206 cmReference

Ag front

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6.00-16Reference

Ag rear

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12.4-28Reference

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 2850M attachments

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

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Battery volts

12Reference

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Attachment overview

Massey Ferguson CB85 Backhoe

Backhoe type

Massey Ferguson CB85 BackhoeReference

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Transport height

220 cmReference

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Digging depth

254 cmReference

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Reach from pivot

330 cmReference

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Loading height

193 cmReference

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Bucket Rotation

180°Reference

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Swing Arc

175°Reference

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Bucket force

1847 kgReference

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Dipperstick force

1188 kgReference

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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

General

Make & Model

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Massey FergusonReference

Capacities

Capacity

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

PTO

Rear PTO Power

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AvailableReference

Rear PTO RPM

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540 RPMReference

Dimensions & weight

Overall Height

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144.8 cmReference

Overall Length

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304.8 cmReference

Overall Width

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162.6 cmReference

Wheels & tyres

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

Steering & brakes

Steering type

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powerReference

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.