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Tractor · 1977Unverified

Massey Ferguson 550

Name: Massey Ferguson 550
Brand: Massey Ferguson

Massey Ferguson 550 — 500 Series · 43 hp. Reference specifications; pending source verification.

The Massey Ferguson 550 is a compact tractor, rated at 43 hp, which was manufactured from 1977 to 1979. It features a 3-cylinder diesel liquid-cooled engine, driving through two-wheel drive with a powershift transmission. The tractor's listed weight is 2082 kg, and it is designed for use on plots 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

43 hp

Weight

2082 kg

Catalogue coverage

Variants represented

Richest spec table

65 rows

Recorded power

43 hp

Recorded weight

2082 kg

Transmissions

8-speed gear

Production years

1977-1979

Verified variants

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Overview

ManufacturerMassey FergusonReference

Row-Crop tractorReference

Built in Coventry, EnglandReference

Two-wheel driveReference

Power steeringReference

Drum brakesReference

Cab standard with heater. ROPS available.Reference

Engine

Perkins 2.5L 3-cyl dieselReference

Fuel tank67.4 LReference

Engine35.0 kWReference

Perkins AD3.152SReference

dieselReference

3-cylinderReference

liquid-cooledReference

Displacement2.5 LReference

Bore/Stroke91 x 127 mmReference

Power35.0 kWReference

Fuel systemdirect injectionReference

Air cleanerdryReference

Pre-heatingthermostartReference

Compression16.5:1Reference

Rated RPM2250Reference

Torque169.0 NmReference

Torque RPM1400Reference

Starter typeelectricReference

Oil capacity6.8 LReference

Coolant capacity18.0 LReference

Transmission

8-speed gearReference

12-speed two-speed power shiftReference

TypegearReference

Gears8 forward and 2 reverseReference

Clutchdry discReference

Four gears, plus reverse, in high and low ranges.Reference

TransmissionMulti-PowerReference

Typetwo-speed power shiftReference

Gears12 forward and 4 reverseReference

Three gears in low and high ranges with two-speed Multi-Power power shift.Reference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)31.7 kWReference

Pressure137.9 barReference

Pump flow36.0 lpmReference

Total flow62.5 lpmReference

Rear TypeIIReference

Controlposition and draft controlReference

Rear lift (at ends)1415 kgReference

Rear PTOliveReference

Rear PTOindependentReference

Clutchmechanical dry disc (live)Reference

Clutchhydraulic (independent)Reference

Rear PTO Type540 (1.375)Reference

Rear PTO Type1000 (1.375)Reference

Engine RPM540@1684 (live)Reference

Engine RPM540@1895 (independent)Reference

Dimensions

Wheelbase208 cmReference

Weight2082 kgReference

Front tire6.00-16Reference

Rear tire12.4/11-28Reference

Ag front6.00-16Reference

Ag rear12.4/11-28Reference

Ag front6.00-19Reference

Ag rear12.4/11-32Reference

Length355 cmReference

Width165 cmReference

Height231 cmReference

Operating weight2082 kgReference

Clearance (drawbar)28 cmReference

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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