- WhichTractor size: Utility
- No lab test on file
- 1976–1982
WhichTractor size, not the maker’s category
Derived by WhichTractor from a sourced three-point linkage. How we decide what a machine is
Massey Ferguson 550 specs: hp, weight, years
Perkins AD 3.152 S three-cylinder diesel. The manufacturer claimed 46.4 horsepower. No laboratory has tested one, so there is no measured figure at the shaft.
Engine power, claimed · gross or net not stated
46.4 hp
34.6 kW as stated by the source
No lab test on file
Claimed · standard not stated by the source
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 550”, claimed
This is the maker’s own figure, measured at the engine. Power at the PTO is lower — by how much, for this machine, nobody has measured.
- Weight
- 4,982 lb
- 3-point lift
- 3,417 lb
- Top speed
- 15.5 mph
Massey Ferguson 550 specs: key facts
The Massey Ferguson 550 was built from 1976 to 1982.
The Massey Ferguson 550 has a claimed engine power (gross or net not stated) of 34.6 kW (46.4 hp); it has no measured PTO figure.
The Massey Ferguson 550 is two-wheel drive (2WD).
The Massey Ferguson 550 has a Perkins AD 3.152 S engine, a 3-cylinder 2.50 L diesel unit.Source 1
The Massey Ferguson 550 weighs 2,260 kg (4,982 lb) unladen.
The Massey Ferguson 550 has an independent rear PTO running at 540 rpm.
The three-point hitch of the Massey Ferguson 550 lifts 1,550 kg (3,417 lb) at the lower-link ends.
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 550”
How much horsepower does a 550 have?
The only figure for the 550 is 46.4 hp (34.6 kW) of claimed engine power, gross or net not stated, no test standard stated — not power at the shaft.
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 550”
What engine is in a 550?
A 550 has a Perkins AD 3.152 S, a 3-cylinder 2.50 L diesel engine.
| Make & model | Perkins AD 3.152 S |
|---|---|
| Cylinders | 3, liquid-cooledSource 2 |
| Displacement | 152.6 ci · 2.50 L |
| Max torque | 130 lb·ft · 176.8 N·m @ 1,390 rpmSource 2 |
| Electrical system | 12 VSource 2 |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 255”
How much will a 550 lift?
A 550 lifts 3,417 lb (1,550 kg) at the lower-link ends.
| Lift at ends | 3,417 lb · 1,550 kg |
|---|---|
| Rear PTO | Independent, engine-driven, 540 rpm @ 1,684 engine rpmEngages under load |
| PTO shaft | 1 3/8"- 6 splines (Form-1) |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 550”
What transmission does a 550 have?
Transmission specifications for the 550 are below.
| Clutch | Pedal-operated, dry and air-cooled single-disc clutch |
|---|---|
| Steering | Hydrostatic Danfoss steering with integrated oil circuit |
| Top speed | 15.5 mph · 25 km/h |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 550”
How much does a 550 weigh?
A 550 weighs 4,982 lb (2,260 kg) unladen.
| Unladen weight | 4,982 lb · 2,260 kg |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase | 82.0 in · 2,083 mm |
| Length | 140.0 in · 3,556 mm |
| Width | 65.0 in · 1,650 mm |
| Height | 92.9 in · 2,360 mm |
| Ground clearance | 13.0 in · 330 mm |
| Front track | 52.0–72.0 in · 1,320–1,830 mm |
| Rear track | 52.0–76.1 in · 1,320–1,932 mm |
| Turning radius, braked | 11.6 ft · 3.53 m |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 550”
What oil does a 550 take, and how much?
A 550 engine takes 7.2 qt (6.8 L). Single source, not independently verified — always confirm against the operator’s manual for your machine.
| System | Capacity |
|---|---|
| Engine oil | 7.2 qt · 6.8 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 550” · single source, not independently verified |
| Transmission | 26.4 qt · 25.0 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 550” · single source, not independently verified |
| Cooling system | 10.8 qt · 10.2 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 550” · single source, not independently verified |
Always confirm against the operator’s manual for your machine before service.
Which tractors compare with a 550?
Within 10% of its 36.9 hp at the PTO as the maker claimed it, with no laboratory test on file, the same type, and first built within 15 years of it.
- IMR-RAKOVICA R-4737.0 hp PTO, claimed · 1984–1994Side by side with the 550 →
- Massey Ferguson 25036.8 hp PTO, claimed · 1983–1986Side by side with the 550 →
- OLIVER 60036.7 hp PTO, claimed · 1962–1964Side by side with the 550 →
- Massey Ferguson 24037.2 hp PTO, claimed · 1982–1985Side by side with the 550 →
- UTB 445 DTC36.5 hp PTO, claimed · 1974–1981Side by side with the 550 →
- UTB U 44536.5 hp PTO, claimed · 1974–1981Side by side with the 550 →
Common questions about the Massey Ferguson 550
Is a 550 two-wheel drive or four-wheel drive?
The Massey Ferguson 550 is two-wheel drive (2WD).
What PTO does a 550 have?
A 550 has a independent 540 rpm rear PTO on a 1 3/8"- 6 splines (Form-1) shaft.
Sources and how this page was built
Compiled from Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 255”; and Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 550”.
Sources
Facts taken from these documents, units converted. Numbers beside a figure refer to this list. Licences and attribution
- Traktorenlexikon: Massey Ferguson MF 255 — CC BY-SA 4.0, WIKIBOOKS-TL-82707 · revision 1015982. Wikibooks contributors (Traktorenlexikon). Original document
- Traktorenlexikon: Massey Ferguson MF 550 — CC BY-SA 4.0, WIKIBOOKS-TL-86944 · revision 992128. Wikibooks contributors (Traktorenlexikon). Original document