Massey-HarrisModel A
Massey-Harris 50
Utility
- power
- Not recorded
- displacement
- 134 ci
- Cylinders
- 4
- Forward gears
- 6
Head to head · Utility
Massey-Harris 50 vs Minneapolis-Moline BF
Minneapolis-MolineModel B
Minneapolis-Moline BF
Utility
- power
- Not recorded
- displacement
- 133 ci
- Cylinders
- 3
- Forward gears
- 4
Massey-HarrisMassey-Harris 50
vs
Minneapolis-MolineMinneapolis-Moline BF
How they compare
Headline specs vs. the whole Utility
Engine Displacement
▲ 50 higher · +1 ci (<1%)50134 ci
BF133 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci
50 is in the 31st percentile; BF is in the 31st · 5,580 models
Cylinders
▲ 50 higher · +1 (+33%)504
BF3
Median Utility Tractor4
50 is in the 50th percentile; BF is in the 23rd · 5,720 models
Forward Gears
▲ 50 higher · +2 (+50%)506
BF4
Median Utility Tractor12
50 is in the 11th percentile; BF is in the 4th · 4,941 models
Operating Weight
▲ BF higher · +204 lb (+6%)503,432 lb
BF3,636 lb
Median Utility Tractor5,303 lb
50 is in the 29th percentile; BF is in the 31st · 5,107 models
50 (A)BF (B)Median Utility Tractor
Full comparison
Every spec, side by side
General Information
| Spec | Massey-Harris 50 | Minneapolis-Moline BF | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Massey-Harris | Minneapolis-Moline | — |
| Model | 50 | BF | — |
| Category | Utility | Utility | Same |
Engine
| Spec | Massey-Harris 50 | Minneapolis-Moline BF | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Continental | Minneapolis-Moline | — |
| Model | Z-134 | 235.3.31 8 | — |
| Rated RPM | 2,000RPM | 1,800RPM | ▲ 50+200 RPM · +11% |
| Cylinders | 4 | 3 | ▲ 50+1 · +33% |
| Displacement | 134ci | 133ci | ▲ 50+1 ci · <1% |
| Bore | 3.3in | 3in | ▲ 50+0.3 in · +10% |
| Stroke | 3.9in | 3in | ▲ 50+0.9 in · +30% |
Transmission
| Spec | Massey-Harris 50 | Minneapolis-Moline BF | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Unsynchronized gear | Unsynchronized Gear | Same |
Dimensions & Weight
| Spec | Massey-Harris 50 | Minneapolis-Moline BF | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | Not recorded | 117in | — |
| Height | Not recorded | 76in | — |
| Wheelbase | Not recorded | 79in | — |
| Operating Weight | 3,432lb | 3,636lb | ▲ BF+204 lb · +6% |
Hydraulics
| Spec | Massey-Harris 50 | Minneapolis-Moline BF | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| System Type | Open center | Not recorded | — |
| Steering Type | Manual | Manual | Same |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Spec | Massey-Harris 50 | Minneapolis-Moline BF | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | 540 (1.375) | Not recorded | — |
Tires
| Spec | Massey-Harris 50 | Minneapolis-Moline BF | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Front Tire Size | 5.50x16 | 5.50-15 | — |
| Rear Tire Size | 11x28 | 28-Oct | — |
Hitch & Towing
| Spec | Massey-Harris 50 | Minneapolis-Moline BF | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitch Type | Category I | Optional | — |
| Hitch Position | Not recorded | Rear | — |
Chassis & Drive
| Spec | Massey-Harris 50 | Minneapolis-Moline BF | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis Type | Not recorded | Tricycle | — |
| Drive Type | Not recorded | 2WD | — |
| Steering Type | Manual | Manual | Same |
| Brake Type | Not recorded | External contracting bands operated by right foot on pedals either independently or interlocked | — |
Electrical
| Spec | Massey-Harris 50 | Minneapolis-Moline BF | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Type | Electric | Electric | Same |
Capacities
| Spec | Massey-Harris 50 | Minneapolis-Moline BF | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coolant | 2.5gal | 2.8gal | ▲ BF+0.3 gal · +12% |
Category context
Both models against the field
Engine Displacement
median 183 ciA · 31st percentile (134 ci)B · 31st percentile (133 ci)
Cylinders
median 4A · 50th percentile (4)B · 23rd percentile (3)
Forward Gears
median 12A · 11th percentile (6)B · 4th percentile (4)
Operating Weight
median 5,303 lbA · 29th percentile (3,432 lb)B · 31st percentile (3,636 lb)
A · 50B · BFMedian Utility Tractor