The Massey Ferguson 500B tractor model is rated at 125 hp, a mid-range figure for its class. It was produced from 1973 to 1977 and features an 8-cylinder diesel liquid-cooled engine, paired with a tracked undercarriage and a powershift transmission. The operating weight of the 500B is listed as 28765 to 28970 pounds. It is suitable for operations covering 200–800 acres.
Provisional listing — the headline figure is shown; full specifications are auto-generated and pending verification against published sources.
Rated power
125 hp
Weight
28765 to 28970 pounds
Catalogue coverage
Variants represented
2
Richest spec table
49 rows
Recorded power
125 hp
Recorded weight
13047 kg
Transmissions
2-speed power shift
Production years
1973-1977
Verified variants
0
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Overview
ManufacturerMassey FergusonReference
BulldozerReference
DrivecrawlerReference
Open operator station. Four-post ROPS available.Reference
Engine
Perkins 8.4L 8-cyl dieselReference
Engine (net)93.2 kWReference
Perkins AV8.510Reference
dieselReference
8-cylinderReference
liquid-cooledReference
Displacement8.4 LReference
Bore/Stroke108 x 114 mmReference
Power (net)93.2 kWReference
Air cleanerdryReference
Rated RPM2100Reference
Torque474.6 NmReference
Torque RPM1300Reference
StarterelectricReference
Starter volts12Reference
Oil capacity19.9 LReference
Coolant capacity51.1 LReference
Transmission
2-speed power shiftReference
Typepower shiftReference
Gears2 forward and reverseReference
Oil capacity39.7 LReference
Capacities
Fuel249.8 LReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Hydraulic system121.1 LReference
Typeopen centerReference
Capacity121.1 LReference
Pressure122.7 barReference
Pump flow212.0 lpmReference
Dimensions
Weight28765 to 28970 poundsReference
18-inch tracksReference
straight-arm dozer length523 cmReference
angling dozer length523 cmReference
Width213 cmReference
Height (steering wheel)220 cmReference
Shipping weight13047 kgReference
Shipping weight13140 kgReference
Gauge167 cmReference
Massey Ferguson 500B attachments
bladeReference
Electrical
Charging systemalternatorReference
Batteries2Reference
Battery volts12Reference
Battery AH70Reference
Massey Ferguson 500B Tracks
Width45 cmReference
Length on ground220 cmReference
Area on ground2.0 m²Reference
Ground pressure0.6 barReference
Values normalized to UK metric units. Every figure is traced to at least one source; verified specs are cross-checked against two or more.
