Massey Ferguson MF 550 vs SAME Solar 50 (DT)
8 material differences · fewer than 12
Which should you choose?
We will not advise between these two machines, because the drive differs (2WD; Two-wheel or four-wheel drive); they were not built in overlapping years (1976–1982; 1986–1997). The figures below are side by side so you can judge them yourself; each says whether it was measured, claimed or declared by its source.
Field by field
8 material differences · 5 fields identical or within 5%, which is not counted as material
| Field | MF 550 | Solar 50 (DT) | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | |||
| Engine power, claimed claimed | 46.4 hp | — | — |
| Engine declared | Perkins AD 3.152 S | SAME 983-L | differs |
| Displacement declared | 2.50 L | 2.72 L | +9% Solar 50 (DT) |
| Maximum torque declared | 130 lb·ft · 176.8 N·m | 104 lb·ft · 141 N·m | +25% MF 550 |
| Transmission | |||
| Top speed declared | 15.5 mph · 25 km/h | 18.6 mph · 30 km/h | +20% Solar 50 (DT) |
| Clutch declared | Pedal-operated, dry and air-cooled single-disc clutch | — | — |
| Hydraulics & hitch | |||
| Pump flow declared | — | 7.5 gpm · 28.5 L/min | — |
| Pressure declared | — | 1,740 psi · 120 bar | — |
| Three-point lift at ends declared | 3,417 lb · 1,550 kg | 5,225 lb · 2,370 kg | +53% Solar 50 (DT) |
| Rear PTO speeds declared | 540 rpm | 540 rpm | — |
| Weight & dimensions | |||
| Unladen weight declared | 4,982 lb · 2,260 kg | 4,409 lb · 2,000 kg | +13% MF 550 |
| Wheelbase declared | 82.0 in · 2,083 mm | 82.1 in · 2,085 mm | — |
| Length declared | 140.0 in · 3,556 mm | 133.3 in · 3,385 mm | — |
| Width declared | 65.0 in · 1,650 mm | 65.9 in · 1,675 mm | — |
| Height declared | 92.9 in · 2,360 mm | 89.8 in · 2,280 mm | — |
| Ground clearance declared | 13.0 in · 330 mm | 18.1 in · 460 mm | +39% Solar 50 (DT) |
| Turning radius, braked declared | 11.6 ft · 3.53 m | — | — |
| Fuel tank declared | 71.1 qt · 67.3 L | 58.1 qt · 55.0 L | +22% MF 550 |
Massey Ferguson MF 550 sources
Source
- Source: Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 550”
- Source: Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 255”
SAME Solar 50 (DT) sources
Source
- Source: Traktorenlexikon, “Lamborghini 483 DT”
- Source: Traktorenlexikon, “SAME Solar 50”