Tractor · 1957Unverified
Massey Ferguson 50
Massey Ferguson 50 · 38 hp. Reference specifications; pending source verification.
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
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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
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
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
Values normalized to UK metric units. Every figure is traced to at least one source; verified specs are cross-checked against two or more.