Massey Ferguson 3050

Last Updated: July 2024

Overview

The Massey Ferguson 3050 is a Row-Crop tractor with a 63 hp Perkins A4.236 liquid-cooled diesel engine. It has a fully synchronized 32-speed transmission with 32 forward and 16 reverse gears. The engine displacement is 236 cubic inches with a bore of 3.875 inches and a stroke of 5.00 inches, and a compression ratio of 16:1. It is available in both 2WD and 4WD configurations with operating weights of 8410 lbs and 8875 lbs respectively. Key features include power steering, a Category II 3-point hitch, and an open-center hydraulic system. Additional details include maximum torque of 186.3 lb-ft at 1262 RPM with a 23.7% torque rise, hydraulic system capabilities, PTO speeds, and sound level ratings based on independent testing.
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Key Specifications

Category: Row Crop

Power Output: 63

Transmission: Fully synchronized

Drive Type: 2WD / 4WD

Operating Weight: 8410 (2WD) / 8875 (4WD)

Fuel Type: Diesel

Massey Ferguson 3050 vs. Similar Tractors

Power Output
Poor
Greater than 8% of similar tractors.
Operating Weight
Excellent
Greater than 100% of similar tractors.

Technical Specifications

Engine

Manufacturer
Perkins
Model
A4.236
Cooling Type
Liquid-cooled
Cylinder Orientation
-
Valve Configuration
-
Fuel Type
Diesel
Induction Type
-
Cylinders
4
Displacement (ci)
236
Bore (in)
-
Stroke (in)
-
Rated RPM
2200
Power Output (hp)
63

Transmission

Type
Fully synchronized
Forward Gears
-
Reverse Gears
-
Total Gears
-

Dimensions

Length (in)
157.3 (2WD) / 158.4 (4WD)
Width (in)
72.1
Height (in)
-
Operating Weight (lb)
8410 (2WD) / 8875 (4WD)

Power Take-Off (PTO)

PTO Type
-
PTO Speed 1 (rpm)
-
PTO Speed 2 (rpm)
-
PTO Speed 3 (rpm)
-

Miscellaneous

Chassis
4x2 2WD
Drive Type
2WD / 4WD
Steering Type
Power
Coolant Capacity (qts)
-
Front Tire Diameter (in)
-
Front Tire Width (in)
-
Rear Tire Diameter (in)
-
Rear Tire Width (in)
-
Front/Rear Rim Diameter (in)
-
Tire Type
Ag
Manufacture - End Year
-
Hitch Type
Category II
Hitch Category
3
Hitch Position
-
Hitch Capacity (lb)
-
Operator Station Type
ROPS / Cab
Starter Type
Electric
Brake Type
-
Hydraulic System Type
Open center

Test Results

Nebraska Tractor Test Laboratory - Test Date: February 1987

Maximum Power and Fuel Consumption

  • Maximum Power: 63.0 HP (47.0 kW) at 2200 rpm
  • Fuel Consumption at Maximum Power: 4.09 Gal/hr (15.50 l/h) with a fuel efficiency of 0.457 lb/hp.hr (0.278 kg/kW.h)
  • Fuel Consumption at Standard Power Take-off Speed (540 rpm): 3.80 Gal/hr (14.40 l/h) with a fuel efficiency of 0.437 lb/hp.hr (0.266 kg/kW.h)

Drawbar Performance

  • Maximum Power at Drawbar: 54.3 HP (40.5 kW) at 2119 rpm, with a drawbar pull of 3215 lbs (14.3 kN) and a speed of 6.33 mph (10.19 km/h)
  • Fuel Consumption at Maximum Drawbar Power: 0.536 lb/hp.hr (0.326 kg/kW.h) with a fuel efficiency of 13.15 Hp.hr/gal (2.59 kW.h/l)

Torque and Engine Performance

  • Maximum Torque: 186.3 lb.-ft. (252.6 Nm) at 1262 rpm
  • Torque Rise: 23.7%

Hydraulic Performance

  • Maximum Force Exerted: 5105 lbs (22.7 kN) at hitch points
  • Pump Delivery Rate: 13.7 GPM (52 l/min) at minimum pressure with a maximum hydraulic power of 18.4 HP (13.7 kW) at a delivery pressure of 2625 psi (181 bar)

Sound Level

  • Maximum Sound Level Inside Cab: 75.0 dB(A)
  • Bystander Sound Level: 83.0 dB(A)



NTTL. (1987). Nebraska Summary: S007-S008 Massey Ferguson 3050. Lincoln, NE: Nebraska Tractor Test Laboratory. Retrieved from https://digitalcommons.unl.edu/tractormuseumlit/2670