The 1955 Massey Ferguson MH 50 was equipped with a one-cylinder, 14-horsepower gasoline engine, used for agricultural work. The most common color for this model tractor was yellow, which was chosen for its effectiveness in sunny conditions where visibility is important. Additionally, MF tractors of the same era were marketed with the image of a sleek, brightly colored machine and the deeper yellow of the MH 50 stood out as a symbol of sophistication.