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Tractor · 1957Unverified

Massey Ferguson 50

Name: Massey Ferguson 50
Brand: Massey Ferguson

Massey Ferguson 50 · 38 hp. Reference specifications; pending source verification.

The Massey Ferguson 50 is a compact tractor model, rated at 38 hp. It was produced between 1957 and 1964. The tractor features a 3-cylinder diesel liquid-cooled engine, coupled with a powershift transmission and two-wheel drive. Its listed weight is 3300 to 3933 pounds, making it suitable for small-scale farming jobs of up to 200 acres.

Provisional listing — the headline figure is shown; full specifications are auto-generated and pending verification against published sources.

Rated power

38 hp

Max power

17.3 kW

Weight

3300 to 3933 pounds

Catalogue coverage

Variants represented

Richest spec table

120 rows

Recorded power

38 hp

Transmissions

6-speed gear

Production years

1957-1964

Verified variants

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Overview

ManufacturerMassey FergusonReference

Built in Detroit, Michigan, USAReference

Original price was $3,185 in 1964Reference

Two-wheel driveReference

SteeringmanualReference

SteeringpowerReference

Differential mechanical expanding shoe brakesReference

Open operator station.Reference

Engine

Perkins 2.5L 3-cyl dieselReference

Continental 2.2L 4-cyl gasolineReference

Continental 2.2L 4-cyl LP gasReference

Diesel Fuel tank45.4 LReference

Gas Fuel tank64.3 LReference

Drawbar (claimed)25.4 kWReference

Plows3Reference

Drawbar (tested)24.2 kWReference

Belt (tested)24.0 kWReference

PerkinsReference

dieselReference

3-cylinderReference

liquid-cooledReference

Displacement2.5 LReference

Bore/Stroke91 x 127 mmReference

Air cleaneroil bathReference

Compression17.4:1Reference

Rated RPM2000Reference

Idle RPM700-2150Reference

Starter volts12Reference

Oil capacity5.7 LReference

Continental Z-134Reference

gasolineReference

4-cylinderReference

liquid-cooled vertical I-headReference

Displacement2.2 LReference

Bore/Stroke84 x 98 mmReference

Compression6.6:1Reference

Idle RPM900-2000Reference

Firing order1-3-4-2Reference

Oil capacity4.7 LReference

Coolant capacity9.5 LReference

ContinentalReference

LP gasReference

Displacement2.2 LReference

Compression8:1Reference

Belt power (max)24.0 kWReference

Max power17.3 kWReference

Power at rated engine speed28.6 kWReference

Max power24.2 kWReference

Fuel TypeOption 1: Diesel\\nOption 2: Gasoline\\nOption 3: LPGReference

No of CylindersOption 1: 3-cylinder\\nOption 2: 4-cylinderReference

Rated engine speed2,000Reference

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

Compression ratioOption 1: 8:1\\nOption 2: 17.4:1\\nOption 3: 6.6:1Reference

Transmission

6-speed gearReference

12-speed two-speed power shiftReference

TypegearReference

Gears6 forward and 2 reverseReference

Clutchdry discReference

Three gears (1-3) plus reverse (R) in two ranges.Reference

TransmissionMulti-PowerReference

Typetwo-speed power shiftReference

Gears12 forward and 4 reverseReference

Transmission TypePowershiftReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)28.3 kWReference

PTO (tested)28.6 kWReference

Rear PTOliveReference

Rear PTO Type540 (1.375)Reference

Power at rated PTO speed23.2 kWReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase206 cmReference

Weight3300 to 3933 poundsReference

Front tire6.00-16Reference

Rear tire12.4-28Reference

Ag front6.00-16Reference

Ag rear12.4-28Reference

Length304 cmReference

Width162 cmReference

Height144 cmReference

Front tread127 to 208 cmReference

Rear tread121 to 193 cmReference

Diesel Shipping1653 kgReference

Gas Shipping1496 kgReference

Operating1784 kgReference

Ballasted2729 kgReference

Massey Ferguson 50 attachments

front-end loaderReference

50 Serial Number Location

Serial number plate on the dashboard of the Massey Ferguson 50.Reference

50 Serial Numbers

1957510764Reference

1958515708Reference

1959522693Reference

1960528163Reference

1961528419Reference

1962530416Reference

1963533851Reference

1964536063Reference

FAQ: How to read a serial number table.Reference

Test results

NTTL 658: LP gas 6-speed 2WDReference

NTTL 807: diesel 6-speed 2WDReference

LP gas 6-speed 2WDJune 16 - 27, 1958Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 658 fileReference

Belt fuel use (max)14.0 l/hourReference

Drawbar performanceReference

Fuel use12.9 l/hourReference

Gear 4 used for power test.Reference

Max pull2410 kgReference

Gear 1 used for pull test.Reference

Diesel 6-speed 2WDOctober 23 - November 3, 1961Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 807 fileReference

PTO performanceReference

Fuel use9.1 l/hourReference

Fuel use7.2 l/hourReference

Max pull1903 kgReference

Gear 2 used for pull test.Reference

Speeds

With 11x28 rear tires.Reference

General

Make & ModelMassey FergusonReference

Capacities

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

PTO

Rear PTO PowerAvailableReference

Rear PTO RPM540 RPMReference

Dimensions & weight

Overall Height144.8 cmReference

Overall Length304.8 cmReference

Overall Width162.6 cmReference

Wheels & tyres

Rear wheel tread range12.4-28 inchReference

Front Wheel tread rangeOption 1: 6.00-16\\nOption 2: 50 to 82 inchesReference

Steering & brakes

Steering typepowerReference

Values normalized to UK metric units. Every figure is traced to at least one source; verified specs are cross-checked against two or more.

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