In 1956, as Massey Harris and Ferguson were merging. MH dealers wanted a version of the TO series Fergusons. A new model was introduced using the power train of the new TO35. A heavier front axle was added, along with much improved steering, a steering bolster that incorporated mounting points for front loaders or mid mounted cultivators. New sheet metal allowed a much larger fuel tank. Many of the options available on the TO35 were now standard equipment on the MH50. Ferguson dealers wanted their version of the same tractor. So they got the Ferguson F40. These tractors were available in 1956 and 1957. In late 1957, as the company name and policy changed, the Massey Ferguson 50 was introduced and remained in the line up until 1964.
At that point, the "DX" series was born. (100 series) The MF50 became the MF150. All the improvements of the 100 sries were incorporated along with a larger cooling system.
The heavier straight axle and heavier steering bolster give the 150 more front weight and roughly 7" longer wheel base. That makes it more stable with heavy rear mounted implements. The longer wheel base also makes it respond well to wider track settings.
The MH50/F40/MF50/MF150 was available as a high clearance row crop version also. (High Arch) They came with choice of wide front or narrow front w/ single or dual wheels.
150's were standard with MOST of the options available on the 135.
When parked side-by-side, you'll see a striking resemblance beween the 150 and the 165. The front ends are ALMOST the same. I always tell people the 150 is essentially a 135 on steriods. They were sold originally ONLY in the North American market.
I owned a couple 135, and a couple 3000 Fords. The 150 is a more capable tractor than the 135's and would literally work circles around the 3000's. The Ford 4000 matched up more directly with the MF 165. Ford, as Massey's most direct competition at the time, really had no tractor that matched up directly with the 150.
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