Massey Ferguson 550

Last Updated: June 2024

Overview

The Massey Ferguson 550 is a 2WD row-crop tractor from Massey Ferguson's 500 series, constructed in Coventry, England between 1977 and 1979. It is powered by a Perkins AD3.152S three-cylinder diesel engine with a displacement of 152.6 cubic inches, delivering 47 horsepower at 2250 RPM. This model could be equipped with either an 8-speed gear transmission or a two-speed power shift transmission. Features include power steering, drum brakes, and a standard cab with heating, while a ROPS version is also available. The tractor supports a rear Category II hitch with a lift capacity of 3,120 lbs, and it is equipped to run PTO at speeds of 540 or 1000 RPM.
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Key Specifications

Category: Row Crop

Power Output: 47

Transmission: Gear / Two-speed power shift

Drive Type: 2WD

Operating Weight: 4586

Fuel Type: Diesel

Massey Ferguson 550 vs. Similar Tractors

Power Output
Poor
Greater than 4% of similar tractors.
Hitch Capacity
Poor
Greater than 2% of similar tractors.
Operating Weight
Below Average
Greater than 19% of similar tractors.

Technical Specifications

Engine

Manufacturer
Perkins
Model
AD3.152S
Cooling Type
Liquid-cooled
Cylinder Orientation
Inline
Valve Configuration
-
Fuel Type
Diesel
Induction Type
Naturally aspirated
Cylinders
3
Displacement (ci)
152.6
Bore (in)
3.58
Stroke (in)
5
Rated RPM
2250
Power Output (hp)
47

Transmission

Type
Gear / Two-speed power shift
Forward Gears
12-Aug
Reverse Gears
4-Feb
Total Gears
-

Dimensions

Length (in)
139.8
Width (in)
65
Height (in)
90.9
Operating Weight (lb)
4586

Power Take-Off (PTO)

PTO Type
Live with mechanical dry disc clutch or independent with hydraulic clutch
PTO Speed 1 (rpm)
540
PTO Speed 2 (rpm)
1000
PTO Speed 3 (rpm)
-

Miscellaneous

Chassis
4x2 2WD
Drive Type
2WD
Steering Type
Power
Coolant Capacity (qts)
19
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
1979
Hitch Type
-
Hitch Category
Category II
Hitch Position
Rear
Hitch Capacity (lb)
3,120 lbs
Operator Station Type
Cab standard with heater (ROPS available)
Starter Type
Electric
Brake Type
Drum
Hydraulic System Type
-