Massey Ferguson 500 series
6 models in this series
MF 500: the sturdier sister range to the 200 series, 47 to 88 hp, reinforced chassis and rear axles for draft work, three- and four-cylinder diesels
At the same time as the 200 series, Massey Ferguson ran the 500 series through the 1970s as a somewhat stronger parallel range, using similar engines but built for greater weight and drawbar pull.
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The register lists 6 live models, from the MF 550 to the MF 595 (A), built between 1974 and 1983. Output ranges from 34.6 to 64.8 kW, weight from 2,260 to 4,360 kg, displacement from 2,500 to 5,211 cm3, across three- and four-cylinder engines.
The noticeably higher weights compared with similarly powered 200-series models point to reinforced chassis and rear axles, built for drawbar work and heavier mounted implements.
The 500 series thus occupied a niche between the lighter 200 class and the large 1000-series tractors in Massey Ferguson's 1970s line-up.
When buying used, on the 500 series the reinforced rear axles and their bearings under heavy drawbar load, clutch and gearbox condition, and hydraulic tightness matter; rust on chassis and mudguards after years of heavy ploughing and draft work shows up especially at the implement mounting points. Parts for the widely used engine base run through the AGCO dealer network, which Massey Ferguson belongs to today. This series' three-point linkage follows ISO 730 Category II, and the PTO runs at 540 rpm for the usual draft and mounted implements.
Sources: SpecCodex register, model data: Massey Ferguson 500er-Baureihe
Models compared
6 of 6 models.
| MF 5501976–1982 | MF 5601976–1979 | MF 5651976–1982 | MF 575 (A)1976–1983 | MF 590 (A)1976–1982 | MF 595 (A)1974–1982 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power | 34.6 kW | 41.2 kW | 44.2 kW | 48.6 kW | 55.2 kW | 64.8 kW |
| Rated speed | 2,250 rpm | 2,000 rpm | 2,000 rpm | 2,000 rpm | 2,200 rpm | 2,000 rpm |
| Linkage category | Cat I/II | Cat I/II | Cat I/II | – | – | – |
| Cylinders | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Displacement | 2,500 cm³ | 3,325 cm³ | 3,867 cm³ | 3,867 cm³ | 4,067 cm³ | 5,211 cm³ |
| Torque | 176.8 Nm | 223 Nm | 241.9 Nm | 268.2 Nm | – | – |
| Fuel tank capacity | 67.3 l | 60 l | 79.6 l | – | – | – |
| Top speed | 25 km/h | 25 km/h | 25 km/h | 25 km/h | 25 km/h | 25 km/h |
| Wheelbase | 2,083 mm | 2,180 mm | 2,223 mm | 2,222 mm | 2,286 mm | 2,660 mm |
| Length | 3,556 mm | 3,730 mm | 3,770 mm | 3,790 mm | 3,886 mm | 4,300 mm |
| Width | 1,650 mm | 1,850 mm | 1,850 mm | 1,880 mm | 1,950 mm | 2,030 mm |
| Height | 2,360 mm | 2,330 mm | 2,410 mm | 2,510 mm | 2,540 mm | 2,590 mm |
| Unladen weight | 2,260 kg | 2,770 kg | 2,770 kg | 3,140 kg | 3,290 kg | 4,360 kg |
Models
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MF 550
The 500er series from Massey Ferguson includes the MF 550. Production: 1976–1982. The engine delivers 47 hp (34.6...
MF 560
The Massey Ferguson MF 560 belongs to the 500er series. Production: 1976–1979. The engine delivers 56 hp (41.2 kW),...
MF 565
With the MF 565, Massey Ferguson offers a model from the 500er series. Production: 1976–1982. The engine delivers 60...
MF 575 (A)
The Massey Ferguson MF 575 (A) belongs to the 500er series. Production: 1976–1983. The engine delivers 66 hp (48.6...
MF 590 (A)
The Massey Ferguson MF 590 (A) is a model in the 500er series. Production: 1976–1982. The engine delivers 75 hp...
MF 595 (A)
With the MF 595 (A), Massey Ferguson offers a model from the 500er series. Production: 1974–1982. The engine...
