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Massey Ferguson 50C

Massey Ferguson 50C — Backhoe loader tractor · 68 hp. Reference specifications; pending source verification.

The Massey Ferguson 50C is a backhoe loader with a rated output of 68 hp, placing it in the middle of its class in terms of power. Production of the 50C spanned 1976 to 1982. It features a 4-cylinder diesel liquid-cooled engine, coupled with a two-wheel drive system and an 8-speed gearbox. The 50C has a listed weight of 5624 kg and is suited for tasks covering up to 200 acres.

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Rated power
68 hp
Weight
5624 kg

Catalogue coverage

Variants represented
2
Richest spec table
94 rows
Recorded power
68 hp
Recorded weight
5624 kg
Transmissions
8-speed
Production years
1976-1982
Verified variants
0

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Overview

ManufacturerMassey FergusonReference
Backhoe loader tractorReference
Two-wheel driveReference
Final drivesoutboard planetaryReference
Differential lockmechanical rearReference
Power steeringReference
Differential mechanical wet disc brakesReference
Four post ROPS canopy. Optional cab.Reference

Variants

50Cindustrial tractorReference

Engine

Perkins 3.9L 4-cyl dieselReference
Engine (gross)50.3 kWReference
Engine (net)46.2 kWReference
Perkins 4.236Reference
dieselReference
4-cylinderReference
liquid-cooledReference
Displacement3.9 LReference
Bore/Stroke98 x 127 mmReference
Power (net)46.2 kWReference
Power (gross)50.3 kWReference
Air cleanerdual dry typeReference
Compression16:1Reference
Rated RPM2000Reference
Torque241.4 NmReference
Torque RPM1400Reference
StarterelectricReference
Starter volts12Reference
Oil capacity8.0 LReference
Coolant capacity10.4 LReference

Transmission

8-speedReference
6-speed manual shuttleReference
4-speed power shuttle with torque converterReference
Gears8 forward and 2 reverseReference
Clutch12-inch dry feramicReference
Oil capacity41.6 LReference
Typemanual shuttleReference
Gears6 forward and reverseReference
Oil capacity39.7 LReference
TransmissionInstant ReverseReference
Typepower shuttle with torque converterReference
Gears4 forward and reverseReference
Oil capacity45.4 LReference

Capacities

Fuel68.1 LReference
Steering1.9 LReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Hydraulic system37.9 LReference
Typeopen centerReference
Capacity37.9 LReference
Pressure137.9 barReference
Total flow98.4 lpmReference
Steering cap.1.9 LReference
Rear PTOindependentReference
Rear PTO Type540Reference

Dimensions

Wheelbase213 cmReference
Weight5624 kgReference
Front tire11Lx16Reference
Rear tire16.9x24Reference
Industrial front11Lx16Reference
Industrial rear16.9x24Reference
Industrial front12.5Lx16Reference
Industrial front12.4x16Reference
Industrial rear17.5Lx24Reference
Industrial rear19.5Lx24Reference
Industrial rear18.4x24Reference
Industrial rear18.4x26Reference
Length693 cmReference
Width205 cmReference
Height (steering wheel)154 cmReference
Ground clearance40 cmReference
Front tread157 cmReference
Rear tread157 cmReference
Shipping5624 kgReference
Max front axle9072 kgReference
Max front axle18144 kgReference

Backhoe & Loader

Dig depth175 to 223 inchesReference
Dump angle127 cmReference

Electrical

Charging systemalternatorReference
Charging amps37Reference
Battery volts12Reference
Battery AH180Reference

Attachment overview

Front-end loaderReference
BackhoeReference

Massey Ferguson 54A Backhoe

Backhoe typeMassey Ferguson 54A BackhoeReference
Digging depth444 cmReference
Digging depth (extended stick)566 cmReference
2-Foot flat digging depth441 cmReference
2-Foot flat digging depth (extended stick)563 cmReference
Reach from pivot538 cmReference
Reach from pivot (extended stick)652 cmReference
Loading height287 cmReference
Loading height (extended stick)345 cmReference
Bucket force4483 kgReference
Bucket force (extended stick)4483 kgReference
Dipperstick force2857 kgReference

Speeds

With 16.9x24 R4 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.

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