Assuming the MF50 is a gas (Available with early version of Perkins diesel, with indirect injection at that time, or Continental Z134 gasser) They're essentially the same drive train as a TO35/MF35. VERY popular tractors. In their day, a fairly advanced tractor for the size. I'd avoid the diesel UNLESS you KNOW it's condition is good. The 50 is slightly heavier, much better steering, slightly longer weel base, bigger fuel tank, and standard with most all the options available on the 35. I grew up on a Ferguson F40 and a Massey Ferguson 50 (More or less the same tractors) They are an EXTREMELY well balanced, very productive piece of equipment.
The 2000 COULD be a stripped down economy version. They were available with qute a list of options, but standard equipment was a bare bones tractor. By "5sp/hi/lo", are you counting reverse as one speed? If so, a FOUR speed w/hi/lo could indicate live power available. 5-speeds wouldn't have offered live power on a 2000.
The Massey has (had?) roughly 6 hp more than the 2000 of that day. Not a huge amount, but enough to make a difference.
Both are "above average" tractors compared to the competition of the time, but all things equal, individual condition of each tractor aside, I'd take the MF50 in a heartbeat.
BUT....INDIVIDUAL CONDITION of ANY tractor that age HAS to be considered. Is one in significantly better condition than the other.
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