Massey Ferguson 2850E vs Massey Ferguson MF 2M.50

Every published spec for both machines, side by side. The verdict below is computed straight from the spec sheets, not opinion.

Across 8 measurable specs, this matchup is a dead heat: 3 categories to the Massey Ferguson 2850E, 3 to the Massey Ferguson MF 2M.50, 2 tied. Machine pages: Massey Ferguson 2850E and Massey Ferguson MF 2M.50.

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Category Verdict

Spec	Massey Ferguson 2850E	Massey Ferguson MF 2M.50
Engine HP (hp)	48.8 hp	48.8 hp
PTO HP (hp)	▲ 40.7 hp	38.1 hp
Weight (lb)	3,858 lb	▲ 4,420 lb
Loader Lift (lb)	▲ 3,016 lb	2,570 lb
3-Pt Lift (24 in) (lb)	2,425 lb	▲ 3,086 lb
Lift Height (in)	111 in	111 in
Breakout Force (lbf)	▲ 4,240 lbf	3,910 lbf
Hydraulic Flow (gpm)	19.6 gpm	▲ 19.8 gpm

The headline numbers at a glance.

Massey Ferguson 2850EMassey Ferguson MF 2M.50

Engine HPhp

▲48.8 hp

PTO HPhp

▲40.7 hp

38.5 hp

38.1 hp

36.2 hp

MechHSTMechHST

Weightlb

3,858 lb

4,035 lb

▲4,420 lb

ROPSCab

Loader Liftlb

▲3,016 lb

2,810 lb

2,570 lb

FLx2813FLx2815

3-Pt Lift (24 in)lb

2,425 lb

▲3,086 lb

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Full Spec Sheet

Every published spec, side by side, including the details the graphs above don't chart.

Spec	Massey Ferguson2850E	Massey FergusonMF 2M.50


Engine Manufacturer	Iseki	Iseki
Engine Model	Not Published	Iseki E4FH
Engine Type	4-cylinder, turbocharged, liquid-cooled diesel	4-cylinder, turbocharged, liquid-cooled diesel
No. of Cylinders	4	4
Displacement	148.6 in³	148.6 in³
Rated Engine Speed	2600 rpm	2600 rpm
Engine Power (Gross)	48.8 hp	48.8 hp
PTO Power	Mech: 40.7 hp; HST: 38.5 hp	Mech: 38.1 hp; HST: 36.2 hp
Engine Emissions Constraints	Tier 4	Tier 4
Cooling System Type	Liquid cooled	Liquid cooled
Air Cleaner	Not Published	Dry
Fuel System	Not Published	Common rail direct injection with electronic engine management
Alternator	Not Published	Not Published

Pump Type	Two gear-type pumps for steering and 3-point/remotes	Two gear-type pumps
Implement Flow	12.6 gpm	Mech: 12.7 gpm; HST: 12.6 gpm
Steering Flow	7.0 gpm	7.1 gpm
Total Hydraulic Flow	19.6 gpm (12.6 + 7.0, computed)	Mech: 19.8 gpm (12.7 + 7.1, computed); HST: 19.7 gpm (12.6 + 7.1, computed)
Overall Hydraulic Pump Flow	19.6 gpm (12.6 + 7.0, computed)	Mech: 19.8 gpm (12.7 + 7.1, computed); HST: 19.7 gpm (12.6 + 7.1, computed)
Hydraulic System Type	Open center	Open center
Rear Remote Hydraulic Flow	Not Published	Not Published
No. of Standard Remote Valves	Not Published	Not Published
No. of Optional Remote Valves	Not Published	Not Published

Fuel Tank Capacity	14 gal	14.0 gal
Coolant Capacity	Not Published	7.61 qt
Crankcase Capacity	Not Published	7.82 qt
Transmission / Hydraulic System Capacity	Not Published	Mech: 10.04 gal; HST: 9.25 gal
Front Axle Fluid Capacity	Not Published	9 qt

PTO Type	Independent with SoftStart electronic modulation	Independent with SoftStart electronic modulation
PTO Rear	540 rpm (1-3/8 in)	540 rpm, 1.375 in
Mid-PTO Availability	Not Published	Optional, 2,000 rpm
Category, 3-Point Hitch	Category I and II	Category I & II
Hitch Lift Capacity	2,645 lb	3,483 lb
Hitch Lift Capacity (at 24”)	2,425 lb	3,086 lb
Lift Control Type	Not Published	Position control with optional draft control

Transmission Type	8x8 synchro shuttle or 3-range hydrostatic	Mech: 12x12 power shuttle; HST: 3-range Servo-HST
No. of Speeds	Mech: 8 forward and 8 reverse; HST: infinite forward and reverse (3-range)	Mech: 12 forward and 12 reverse; HST: infinite forward and reverse (3-range)
Max Travel Speed (Forward)	Not Published	Not Published
Max Travel Speed (Reverse)	Not Published	Not Published
Clutch	Not Published	Not Published
Differential Lock & Limited Slip Options	Not Published	Not Published

Frame Type	Not Published	Not Published
Steering	Power steering	Power steering
Brakes	Wet disc	Wet disc
Seat Suspension & Adjustability	Spring-cushioned seat	Open station: vinyl-clad seat; standard cab: spring-suspension seat with armrests; deluxe cab: air-ride seat with armrests
Front Axle Type	Solid cast front axle	Four-wheel drive
Front Axle Rating	Not Published	Not Published
Drawbar Capacity	Not Published	Not Published

Overall Length with 3-Point Hitch	132.8 in	132.3 in
Overall Width	70.1 in	70.1 in
Wheelbase	Not Published	Not Published
Ground Clearance	15 in	14.0 in
Min. Turn Radius without Brakes	Not Published	Not Published
Height to Top of ROPS	103.8 in	102.4 in
Height to Top of ROPS (folded)	Not Published	Not Published
Height to Top of Cab Model	Not Published	92.9 in

Tractor Weight (Base)	3,858 lb	ROPS: 4,035 lb; Cab: 4,420 lb
Weight with ROPS and Loader	Not Published	Not Published
Weight with Cab and Loader	Not Published	Not Published

Tire Size & Options	Not Published	R1 Agricultural, R3 Turf, R4 Industrial
R1 Agricultural - Front	Not Published	9.5-16
R1 Agricultural - Rear	Not Published	13.6-28 standard; 16.9-24 optional
R3 Turf - Front	Not Published	27x10.50-15
R3 Turf - Rear	Not Published	44x18.00-20
R4 Industrial - Front	Not Published	10-16.5
R4 Industrial - Rear	Not Published	14.9-24; 17.5L-24

Quick Attach Loader System	FLx2813: skid steer quick attach; FLx2815: pin-type or skid steer	Skid steer
Loader Model	FLx2813; FLx2815	FL2814
Loader Lift Height	111 in (FLx2813 and FLx2815 loaders)	FL2814: 111 in
Loader Lift Capacity (Full Height)	FLx2813: 3,016 lb; FLx2815: 2,810 lb	FL2814: 2,570 lb
Loader Breakout Force	FLx2813: 4,176 lb; FLx2815: 4,240 lb	FL2814: 3,910 lb

Warranty Length & Coverage	5-year powertrain warranty	Not Published

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Massey Ferguson 2850E vs Massey Ferguson MF 2M.50: Quick Answers

Which has more horsepower, the Massey Ferguson 2850E or the Massey Ferguson MF 2M.50?: They are effectively tied: both machines are rated at 48.8 hp hp for engine hp.
Which has more PTO horsepower, the Massey Ferguson 2850E or the Massey Ferguson MF 2M.50?: The Massey Ferguson 2850E leads on pto hp at 40.7 hp hp, compared to 38.1 hp hp for the Massey Ferguson MF 2M.50.
Which is heavier, the Massey Ferguson 2850E or the Massey Ferguson MF 2M.50?: The Massey Ferguson MF 2M.50 leads on weight at 4,420 lb lb, compared to 3,858 lb lb for the Massey Ferguson 2850E.
Which has more loader lift capacity, the Massey Ferguson 2850E or the Massey Ferguson MF 2M.50?: The Massey Ferguson 2850E leads on loader lift at 3,016 lb lb, compared to 2,570 lb lb for the Massey Ferguson MF 2M.50.
Which has more three-point hitch lift capacity, the Massey Ferguson 2850E or the Massey Ferguson MF 2M.50?: The Massey Ferguson MF 2M.50 leads on 3-pt lift (24 in) at 3,086 lb lb, compared to 2,425 lb lb for the Massey Ferguson 2850E.

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Category Verdict

Spec	Massey Ferguson 2850E	Massey Ferguson MF 2M.50
Engine HP (hp)	48.8 hp	48.8 hp
PTO HP (hp)	▲ 40.7 hp	38.1 hp
Weight (lb)	3,858 lb	▲ 4,420 lb
Loader Lift (lb)	▲ 3,016 lb	2,570 lb
3-Pt Lift (24 in) (lb)	2,425 lb	▲ 3,086 lb
Lift Height (in)	111 in	111 in
Breakout Force (lbf)	▲ 4,240 lbf	3,910 lbf
Hydraulic Flow (gpm)	19.6 gpm	▲ 19.8 gpm

The headline numbers at a glance.

Massey Ferguson 2850EMassey Ferguson MF 2M.50

Engine HPhp

▲48.8 hp

PTO HPhp

▲40.7 hp

38.5 hp

38.1 hp

36.2 hp

MechHSTMechHST

Weightlb

3,858 lb

4,035 lb

▲4,420 lb

ROPSCab

Loader Liftlb

▲3,016 lb

2,810 lb

2,570 lb

FLx2813FLx2815

3-Pt Lift (24 in)lb

2,425 lb

▲3,086 lb

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Full Spec Sheet

Every published spec, side by side, including the details the graphs above don't chart.

Spec	Massey Ferguson2850E	Massey FergusonMF 2M.50


Engine Manufacturer	Iseki	Iseki
Engine Model	Not Published	Iseki E4FH
Engine Type	4-cylinder, turbocharged, liquid-cooled diesel	4-cylinder, turbocharged, liquid-cooled diesel
No. of Cylinders	4	4
Displacement	148.6 in³	148.6 in³
Rated Engine Speed	2600 rpm	2600 rpm
Engine Power (Gross)	48.8 hp	48.8 hp
PTO Power	Mech: 40.7 hp; HST: 38.5 hp	Mech: 38.1 hp; HST: 36.2 hp
Engine Emissions Constraints	Tier 4	Tier 4
Cooling System Type	Liquid cooled	Liquid cooled
Air Cleaner	Not Published	Dry
Fuel System	Not Published	Common rail direct injection with electronic engine management
Alternator	Not Published	Not Published

Pump Type	Two gear-type pumps for steering and 3-point/remotes	Two gear-type pumps
Implement Flow	12.6 gpm	Mech: 12.7 gpm; HST: 12.6 gpm
Steering Flow	7.0 gpm	7.1 gpm
Total Hydraulic Flow	19.6 gpm (12.6 + 7.0, computed)	Mech: 19.8 gpm (12.7 + 7.1, computed); HST: 19.7 gpm (12.6 + 7.1, computed)
Overall Hydraulic Pump Flow	19.6 gpm (12.6 + 7.0, computed)	Mech: 19.8 gpm (12.7 + 7.1, computed); HST: 19.7 gpm (12.6 + 7.1, computed)
Hydraulic System Type	Open center	Open center
Rear Remote Hydraulic Flow	Not Published	Not Published
No. of Standard Remote Valves	Not Published	Not Published
No. of Optional Remote Valves	Not Published	Not Published

Fuel Tank Capacity	14 gal	14.0 gal
Coolant Capacity	Not Published	7.61 qt
Crankcase Capacity	Not Published	7.82 qt
Transmission / Hydraulic System Capacity	Not Published	Mech: 10.04 gal; HST: 9.25 gal
Front Axle Fluid Capacity	Not Published	9 qt

PTO Type	Independent with SoftStart electronic modulation	Independent with SoftStart electronic modulation
PTO Rear	540 rpm (1-3/8 in)	540 rpm, 1.375 in
Mid-PTO Availability	Not Published	Optional, 2,000 rpm
Category, 3-Point Hitch	Category I and II	Category I & II
Hitch Lift Capacity	2,645 lb	3,483 lb
Hitch Lift Capacity (at 24”)	2,425 lb	3,086 lb
Lift Control Type	Not Published	Position control with optional draft control

Transmission Type	8x8 synchro shuttle or 3-range hydrostatic	Mech: 12x12 power shuttle; HST: 3-range Servo-HST
No. of Speeds	Mech: 8 forward and 8 reverse; HST: infinite forward and reverse (3-range)	Mech: 12 forward and 12 reverse; HST: infinite forward and reverse (3-range)
Max Travel Speed (Forward)	Not Published	Not Published
Max Travel Speed (Reverse)	Not Published	Not Published
Clutch	Not Published	Not Published
Differential Lock & Limited Slip Options	Not Published	Not Published

Frame Type	Not Published	Not Published
Steering	Power steering	Power steering
Brakes	Wet disc	Wet disc
Seat Suspension & Adjustability	Spring-cushioned seat	Open station: vinyl-clad seat; standard cab: spring-suspension seat with armrests; deluxe cab: air-ride seat with armrests
Front Axle Type	Solid cast front axle	Four-wheel drive
Front Axle Rating	Not Published	Not Published
Drawbar Capacity	Not Published	Not Published

Overall Length with 3-Point Hitch	132.8 in	132.3 in
Overall Width	70.1 in	70.1 in
Wheelbase	Not Published	Not Published
Ground Clearance	15 in	14.0 in
Min. Turn Radius without Brakes	Not Published	Not Published
Height to Top of ROPS	103.8 in	102.4 in
Height to Top of ROPS (folded)	Not Published	Not Published
Height to Top of Cab Model	Not Published	92.9 in

Tractor Weight (Base)	3,858 lb	ROPS: 4,035 lb; Cab: 4,420 lb
Weight with ROPS and Loader	Not Published	Not Published
Weight with Cab and Loader	Not Published	Not Published

Tire Size & Options	Not Published	R1 Agricultural, R3 Turf, R4 Industrial
R1 Agricultural - Front	Not Published	9.5-16
R1 Agricultural - Rear	Not Published	13.6-28 standard; 16.9-24 optional
R3 Turf - Front	Not Published	27x10.50-15
R3 Turf - Rear	Not Published	44x18.00-20
R4 Industrial - Front	Not Published	10-16.5
R4 Industrial - Rear	Not Published	14.9-24; 17.5L-24

Quick Attach Loader System	FLx2813: skid steer quick attach; FLx2815: pin-type or skid steer	Skid steer
Loader Model	FLx2813; FLx2815	FL2814
Loader Lift Height	111 in (FLx2813 and FLx2815 loaders)	FL2814: 111 in
Loader Lift Capacity (Full Height)	FLx2813: 3,016 lb; FLx2815: 2,810 lb	FL2814: 2,570 lb
Loader Breakout Force	FLx2813: 4,176 lb; FLx2815: 4,240 lb	FL2814: 3,910 lb

Warranty Length & Coverage	5-year powertrain warranty	Not Published

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Massey Ferguson 2850E vs Massey Ferguson MF 2M.50: Quick Answers

Which has more horsepower, the Massey Ferguson 2850E or the Massey Ferguson MF 2M.50?

They are effectively tied: both machines are rated at 48.8 hp hp for engine hp.

Which has more PTO horsepower, the Massey Ferguson 2850E or the Massey Ferguson MF 2M.50?

The Massey Ferguson 2850E leads on pto hp at 40.7 hp hp, compared to 38.1 hp hp for the Massey Ferguson MF 2M.50.

Which is heavier, the Massey Ferguson 2850E or the Massey Ferguson MF 2M.50?

The Massey Ferguson MF 2M.50 leads on weight at 4,420 lb lb, compared to 3,858 lb lb for the Massey Ferguson 2850E.

Which has more loader lift capacity, the Massey Ferguson 2850E or the Massey Ferguson MF 2M.50?

The Massey Ferguson 2850E leads on loader lift at 3,016 lb lb, compared to 2,570 lb lb for the Massey Ferguson MF 2M.50.

Which has more three-point hitch lift capacity, the Massey Ferguson 2850E or the Massey Ferguson MF 2M.50?

The Massey Ferguson MF 2M.50 leads on 3-pt lift (24 in) at 3,086 lb lb, compared to 2,425 lb lb for the Massey Ferguson 2850E.

Massey Ferguson 2850E vs Massey Ferguson MF 2M.50

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