Massey Ferguson 50 farm tractor: review and specs

The Massey Ferguson 50 is a 2WD farm tractor manufactured by Massey Ferguson from 1957 to 1964.

The Massey Ferguson 50 is equipped with one of two engines: a 2.5 L (152.7 cu·in) three-cylinder diesel engine or a 2.2 L (134.0 cu·in) four-cylinder gasoline/LP-gas engine and one of two transmissions: a gear type transmission with 6 forward and 2 reverse gears and with dry disc clutch or a two-speed power shift transmission with 12 forward and 4 reverse gears.

The tractor could be equipped with the following engines:

Perkins. It is a 2.5 L, 2,502 cm², (152.7 cu·in) three-cylinder natural aspirated diesel engine with 91.0 mm (3.58 in) of the cylinder bore and 127.0 mm (5 in) of the piston stroke. The compression ratio rating is 17.4:1.
Continental Z-134. It is a 2.2 L, 2,196 cm², (134.0 cu·in) four-cylinder natural aspirated gasoline/LP-gas engine. The cylinder bore is 84.0 mm (3.31 in) and the piston stroke is 98.0 mm (3.86 in). The compression ratio rating is 6.6:1 for gasoline version or 8.0:1 for LP-gas version.

The MF 50 is equipped with manual or power (option) steering, differential mechanical expanding shoe brakes, open operator station, and 45.4 liters (12 US gal.; 10 Imp. gal) fuel tank for diesel fuel or 64.3 liters (17 US gal, 14.1 Imp. gal) for gasoline.

Massey Ferguson 50 Specifications

General Specifications
Model	Massey Ferguson 50
Length	3,040 mm (119.7 in)
Width	1,620 mm (63.8 in)
Height	1,440 mm (56.7 in)
Wheel base	2,060 mm (81.1 in)
Weight (shipping)	Gas: 1,655 kg (3,649 lbs) Diesel: 1,500 kg (3,307 lbs)
Fuel tank capacity	Diesel: 45.4 liters (12 US gal.; 10 Imp. gal) Gasoline: 64.3 liters (17 US gal, 14.1 Imp. gal)
Battery	12V, Gas: 40Ah, Diesel: 96Ah
Cabin type	Open operator station
Engine
Engine model	Perkins
Engine type	Four-stroke, liquid-cooled, inline
Cylinders	3
Fuel type	Diesel
Displacement	2.5 L, 2,502 cm², (152.7 cu·in)
Bore and stroke	91.0 mm X 127.0 mm (3.58 in X 5 in)
Compression ratio	17.4:1
Horsepower	–
Starter	Electric
Oil capacity:	5.7 L (6 US. qt, 5 Imp. qt.)
Engine
Engine model	Continental Z-134
Engine type	Four-stroke, liquid-cooled, inline
Cylinders	4
Fuel type	Gasoline/LP-gas
Displacement	2.2 L, 2,196 cm², (134.0 cu·in)
Bore and stroke	84.0 mm X 98.0 mm (3.31 in X 3.86 in)
Compression ratio	Gasoline: 6.6:1 LP-gas: 8.0:1
Horsepower	–
Starter	Electric
Oil capacity:	4.7 L (5 US. qt, 4.1 Imp. qt.)
Coolant capacity:	9.5 L (10 US. qt, 8.4 Imp. qt.)

Transmission and chassis
Chassis	4×2 2WD
Steering type	Manual or power (option)
Brakes	Differential mechanical expanding shoe
Transmission model	–
Transmission type	Gear type with dry disc clutch
Gears	6 forward and 2 reverse
Speed	Forward: 23.4 kmh (14.5 mph) Reverse: 11.4 (7.1 mph)
Transmission model	Multi-Power
Transmission type	Two-speed power shift
Gears	12 forward and 4 reverse
Speed	Forward: 30.8 kmh (19.1 mph) Reverse: (0 mph)
Tires
Front tires	Ag: 6.00-16
Rear tires	Ag: 12.4-28

Three-Point Hitch
Category	–
Control type	–
Lift capacity (at ends)	–
PTO (Power take-off shaft)
Rear PTO type	Live
Rear PTO speed	540 rpm

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