Compare/Massey Ferguson 50E vs Massey Ferguson Work Bull 1001

Massey Ferguson 50E vs Massey Ferguson Work Bull 1001

Verdict: Massey Ferguson 50E vs Massey Ferguson Work Bull 1001

The Massey Ferguson 50E and the Massey Ferguson Work Bull 1001 are both industrial tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Massey Ferguson Work Bull 1001 leads on rated power with 60 hp against 54 hp. Massey Ferguson Work Bull 1001 is the lighter machine (4,545 kg vs 5,508 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Massey Ferguson 50E is the newer design (1985 vs 1956). In short: choose the Massey Ferguson Work Bull 1001 for outright pulling power, or the Massey Ferguson 50E if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.

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Rated power

54 hp

60 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

Massey FergusonReference

With 16.9-28 rear tires.Reference

With 14.00-24 front tires.Reference

Final drives

outboard planetaryReference

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Differential lock

mechanical rearReference

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Variants

406

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front-steerReference

1001

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rear-steerReference

50E

A4.236Reference

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50EX

A4.248Reference

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Engine

51.1 kWReference

45.0 kWReference

Displacement

3.9 LReference

3.4 LReference

Bore/Stroke

98 x 127 mmReference

94 x 124 mmReference

Power

51.1 kWReference

45.0 kWReference

Air cleaner

dryReference

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Compression

16:1Reference

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Rated RPM

2000Reference

Torque

254.9 NmReference

248.1 NmReference

Torque RPM

1400Reference

950Reference

Starter

electricReference

Starter volts

12Reference

Oil capacity

9.4 LReference

7.6 LReference

Coolant capacity

15.8 LReference

21.8 LReference

Transmission

Gears

4 forward and reverseReference

5 forward and reverseReference

Clutch

hydraulic wet discReference

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PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

44.3 kWReference

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Hydraulic system

43.5 LReference

60.6 LReference

Type

power shuttleReference

shuttleReference

Capacity

43.5 LReference

60.6 LReference

Pressure

155.1 barReference

Pump flow

105.2 lpmReference

90.8 lpmReference

Rear Type

IIReference

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Rear lift

2160 kgReference

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Rear PTO

independentReference

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Rear PTO Type

540 (1.375)Reference

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Engine RPM

540@1893Reference

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Front valves

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3 to 5Reference

Capacities

Fuel

81.0 LReference

87.1 LReference

Dimensions

2WD Wheelbase

207 cmReference

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4WD Wheelbase

204 cmReference

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Weight

5508 to 6832 poundsReference

4545 kgReference

Front tire

9.10-16Reference

14.00-24Reference

Rear tire

16.9-28Reference

7.50-15Reference

2WD Industrial front

9.10-16Reference

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4WD Industrial front

12/12.5-18Reference

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Industrial rear

16.9-28Reference

7.50-15Reference

Length

464 cmReference

482 cmReference

Ground clearance

34 cmReference

31 cmReference

2WD Front tread

167 cmReference

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4WD Front tread

180 cmReference

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Rear tread

157 cmReference

152 cmReference

2WD ROPS

2498 kgReference

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4WD Cab

3098 kgReference

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2WD Max front axle

6435 kgReference

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4WD Max front axle

6349 kgReference

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Max rear axle

6088 kgReference

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Steering wheel

171 cmReference

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Wheelbase

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217 cmReference

Industrial front

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14.00-24Reference

Width

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193 cmReference

Height (steering wheel)

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138 cmReference

Height (exhaust)

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189 cmReference

Front tread

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154 cmReference

Massey Ferguson 50E attachments

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

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Charging system

alternatorReference

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Charging amps

55Reference

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Batteries

2Reference

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Battery CCA

330Reference

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Battery volts

12Reference

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Massey Ferguson 50E Height

ROPS

251 cmReference

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Cab

243 cmReference

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Exhaust

278 cmReference

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Speeds

Massey Ferguson 1001 attachments

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.