Massey Ferguson MF 50

Anton de Wit · Aug 22, 2011

Does any one have service and repair information on a MF 50 front end loader tractor

Anton de Wit · Aug 22, 2011

picture of MF 50

Don87 · Aug 22, 2011

Maybe this will help: MASSEY FERGUSON MF 50 65 TRACTOR SERVICE MANUALs 350pg! | eBay

Or here: http://www.ssbtractor.com/tractor_manual_display.cgi?m=Massey Ferguson&o=MF 50 HX

Anton de Wit · Aug 23, 2011

thanks for the reply but it does not match the photo , i think it is a Backhoe loader tractor MF 50 C type ..

Don87 · Aug 23, 2011

Anton de Wit said:
thanks for the reply but it does not match the photo , i think it is a Backhoe loader tractor MF 50 C type ..

Being yellow, yours would probably be an industrial model. Such as that used by construction companies and/or state highways.

I'm unsure how many differences there would be other than paint color.

But the SSB link I posted does cover the TLB model.

Don87 · Aug 23, 2011

Your in luck, I think I found one for ya: Industrial 50, 50A, 50C, 50D, 50E, 50H, 50HX

Joe H · Aug 23, 2011

That looks like a pretty vintage machine, 60's?

This is the factory parts site, sign in as a guest. publications too, just at the bottom of the sign in as guest box. AGCO Parts Books

http://www.agcopartsbooks.com/PartsBooksN/Viewer/Default.aspx? this may not go, you might have to sign in first for the second link.

I have a 50H backhoe loader 1990 made in England. The factory shop manual that cost $100 is about as useless a bunch of paper as I've ever seen. Telly me what kind of steel something is made out of but not how it works. Parts book is the same, just frustrating as **** trying to figure it out.

Farmwithjunk · Aug 23, 2011

Don87 said:
Being yellow, yours would probably be an industrial model. Such as that used by construction companies and/or state highways.

I'm unsure how many differences there would be other than paint

Quite a bit.....Massey Ferguson 50 industrial was part of the "DX" series built in mid 60's through mid 70's. MF50 AG model was built in late 50's through early 60's....two different animals altogether.

IronHog · Aug 23, 2011

Farmwithjunk said:
Quite a bit.....Massey Ferguson 50 industrial was part of the "DX" series built in mid 60's through mid 70's. MF50 AG model was built in late 50's through early 60's....two different animals altogether.

A MF industrial tractor from that era has the standard Perkins power.....but the tractor itself is a MUCH heavier unit than the equivalent agri tractor....they were designed to be used as loaders and backhoes on construction sites. It should have things like diff lock and extra heavy duty front end.

We have a MF 30 and a MF 50 C on the farm.......they were both originally modified when new for full time logging by a local welding shop with heavy duty headache racks, belly pan, engine shields, big rice-n-cane tires, and strengthened 3pt hitch.

Extremely tough, powerful units that are a complete headache to work on...............

ours look similar to this unit......but without all the extra weights and rust
http://www.tractorhouse.com/listingsdetail/detail.aspx?OHID=5489370&

Don87 · Aug 23, 2011

Farmwithjunk said:
Quite a bit.....Massey Ferguson 50 industrial was part of the "DX" series built in mid 60's through mid 70's. MF50 AG model was built in late 50's through early 60's....two different animals altogether.

I knew you would show up eventually. In post number 6, I'm pretty sure thats the manual he needs, is that the correct one?

Farmwithjunk · Aug 23, 2011

Don87 said:
I knew you would show up eventually. In post number 6, I'm pretty sure thats the manual he needs, is that the correct one?

That's the right manual.

The MF50 industrial is the equivelent of the MF175 AG tractor, 67 engine hp/62 pto hp

The Massey Ferguson 50 ag tractor is an updated Massey Harris 50/Ferguson 40. 34 pto hp.

Other than the name and the confusing model numbers, they are totally different tractors from stem to stern.

Anton de Wit · Aug 23, 2011

Joe H said:
That looks like a pretty vintage machine, 60's?

This is the factory parts site, sign in as a guest. publications too, just at the bottom of the sign in as guest box. AGCO Parts Books

http://www.agcopartsbooks.com/PartsBooksN/Viewer/Default.aspx? this may not go, you might have to sign in first for the second link.

I have a 50H backhoe loader 1990 made in England. The factory shop manual that cost $100 is about as useless a bunch of paper as I've ever seen. Telly me what kind of steel something is made out of but not how it works. Parts book is the same, just frustrating as **** trying to figure it out.

thanks for the info Joe but i dont see any guest access is there any place to view manuals before buying,as you pointed out one can get ripped off, unintentially of course!

Don87 · Aug 23, 2011

Farmwithjunk said:
That's the right manual.

The MF50 industrial is the equivelent of the MF175 AG tractor, 67 engine hp/62 pto hp

The Massey Ferguson 50 ag tractor is an updated Massey Harris 50/Ferguson 40. 34 pto hp.

Other than the name and the confusing model numbers, they are totally different tractors from stem to stern.

Thanks. At least I was able to locate the correct manual.

Don87 · Aug 23, 2011

Joe H was correct. Agco does have the manual: AGCO Technical Publications ? Operator, Service & Parts Manuals

On the left side type model 50c, just below that choose Massey Ferguson from the scroll down list, then click search.

Item 1448789M1 should be the one you need.

uniqman · Feb 18, 2013

Is anyone has an idea of a free download center that shows the backhoe pivoting drum, parts listing? Just bought an original parts manual for particular tractor (mf50h back hoe loader)and funny enough this type of sewing drum for backhoe is not included. I only need this page...