101 Super by Massey-Harris

1938 - 1942

1938 - 1942 Row-Crop tractor

Series:

Series:101 Super101 Senior ↓

1942 - 1946

1942 - 1946

Production

Production
Manufacturer:Massey-Harris
Factory:Racine, Wisconsin, USA
Original price:$1,300 (1946 )
The Massey-Harris 101 Senior was similar to the 101 Super, but with a Continental engine instead of the Chrysler engine.

Massey-Harris 101 Senior Power

Massey-Harris 101 Senior Power
Plows:3

Massey-Harris 101 Senior Engine

Massey-Harris 101 Senior Engine
Continental 3.7L 6-cyl gasoline
Fuel tank:15 gal
56.8 L
Engine details ...

Mechanical

Mechanical
Chassis:4x2 2WD
Steering:manual
Brakes:mechanical internal expanding
Cab:Open operator station.
Transmission:4-speed gear
Transmission details ...

Dimensions & Tires

Dimensions & Tires
Weight:4000 lbs
1814 kg
Front tire:6.00-16
Rear tire:12.75-24
Full dimensions and tires ...

101 Senior Serial Numbers

101 Senior Serial Numbers
Location:Serial number plate on the left side of the 101 frame, near the transmission case.
photo of 101 Senior serial number
1942:259762 (row-crop)
1943:260430 (row-crop)
1944:260796 (row-crop)
1945:263020 (row-crop)
1946:270145 (row-crop)
1942:358869 (standard)
1943:358975 (standard)
1944:359458 (standard)
1945:360927 (standard)
1946:362520 (standard)

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Production

Production Manufacturer:Massey-Harris
Type:Row-Crop tractor
Total built:8,647
Original price:$1,700 (1946)
The Massey-Harris 101 Super was originally released as simply the 101. When the 101 Junior was released in 1939, this tractor was named the 101 Super. It was one of the first production tractors to have electric starting as a standard feature. The 101 Super was followed by the 101 Senior, which used a Continental engine.

Variants

Variants 101S:standard
101R:row-crop

1938 - 1942

1938 - 1942
Standard-tread tractor

Production

Production
Manufacturer:Massey-Harris
Type:Standard-tread tractor
Total built:8,647
Original price:$1,700 (1946)
The Massey-Harris 101 Super was originally released as simply the 101. When the 101 Junior was released in 1939, this tractor was named the 101 Super. It was one of the first production tractors to have electric starting as a standard feature. The 101 Super was followed by the 101 Senior, which used a Continental engine.

Variants

Variants
101S:standard
101R:row-crop

Massey-Harris 101S Super Power

Massey-Harris 101S Super Power
Drawbar (claimed):24 hp
17.9 kW (early)
 28 hp
20.9 kW (late)
PTO (claimed):36 hp
26.8 kW (early)
 41 hp
30.6 kW (late)
Drawbar (tested):30.80 hp
23.0 kW
Belt (tested):40.04 hp
29.9 kW
power test details ...

Massey-Harris 101S Super Engines

Massey-Harris 101S Super Engines
Chrysler 3.3L 6-cyl gasoline
Chrysler 3.6L 6-cyl gasoline
Fuel tank:15 gal
56.8 L
Engine details ...

Mechanical

Mechanical
Chassis:4x2 2WD
Steering:manual
Brakes:mechanical internal expanding
Cab:Open operator station.
Transmission:4-speed gear
Transmission details ...

Power Take-off (PTO)

Power Take-off (PTO)
Rear RPM:540

Dimensions & Tires

Dimensions & Tires
Weight:3865 lbs
1753 kg
Front tire:6.00-16
Rear tire:12.75-24
Full dimensions and tires ...

101S Super Serial Numbers

101S Super Serial Numbers
Location:On frame, rear-left side near transmission case
photo of 101S Super serial number
1938:355001
1939:355603
1940:356792
1941:358188
1942:358869

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Belt Pulley

Belt Pulley
Diameter:13.25 inches
33 cm
Width:6.25 inches
15 cm
RPM:833

Massey-Harris 101 Super Power

Massey-Harris 101 Super Power Drawbar (claimed):24 hp
17.9 kW (early)
 28 hp
20.9 kW (late)
PTO (claimed):36 hp
26.8 kW (early)
 41 hp
30.6 kW (late)
Drawbar (tested):34.63 hp
25.8 kW
Belt (tested):46.97 hp
35.0 kW
power test details ...

1938 - 1942

1938 - 1942
Row-Crop tractor

Series:

Series:101 Super
101 Senior ↓

Nebraska Tractor Test 307

Nebraska Tractor Test 307

Nebraska Tractor Test 307

Nebraska Tractor Test 307
Gasoline 4-speed 2WD
September 9, 1938 - September 30, 1939
Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 307 file
Belt power (max):40.67 hp
30.3 kW
Belt fuel use (max):3.6 gal/hour
13.6 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power:31.50 hp
23.5 kW
Gear 3 used for power test.
Max pull:3,265 lbs
1481 kg
Gear 1 used for pull test.

Nebraska Tractor Test 377

Nebraska Tractor Test 377

Nebraska Tractor Test 377

Nebraska Tractor Test 377
218 gasoline 4-speed 2WD
September 30 - October 20, 1941
Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 377 file
Belt power (max):46.97 hp
35.0 kW
Belt fuel use (max):4.0 gal/hour
15.1 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power:34.63 hp
25.8 kW
Gear 3 used for power test.
Max pull:3,905 lbs
1771 kg
Gear 1 used for pull test.

Massey-Harris 101 Super Engines

Massey-Harris 101 Super Engines Chrysler 3.3L 6-cyl gasoline Chrysler 3.6L 6-cyl gasoline Fuel tank:15 gal
56.8 L
Engine details ...

1938 - 1942

1938 - 1942
Row-Crop tractor

Series:

Series:101 Super
101 Senior ↓

Engines overview

Engines overview
Chrysler 3.3L 6-cyl gasoline
Chrysler 3.6L 6-cyl gasoline

Engine Detail

Engine Detail
Chrysler T57-503
gasoline
6-cylinder
liquid-cooled vertical L-head
Original engine, used until 1940. With Twin Power engaged, the engine could run at 1800 RPM.
Displacement:201.3 ci
3.3 L
Bore/Stroke:3.125x4.375 inches
79 x 111 mm
Rated RPM:1500
Starter volts:6
Coolant capacity:18 qts
17.0 L

Engine Detail

Engine Detail
Chrysler
gasoline
6-cylinder
liquid-cooled
Larger engine, used from 1940 on. With Twin Power engaged, the engine could run at 1800 RPM.
Displacement:217.8 ci
3.6 L
Bore/Stroke:3.25x4.375 inches
83 x 111 mm
Rated RPM:1500
Starter volts:6

Mechanical

Mechanical Chassis:4x2 2WD
Steering:manual
Brakes:mechanical internal expanding
Cab:Open operator station.
Transmission:4-speed gear
Transmission details ...

1938 - 1942

1938 - 1942
Row-Crop tractor

Series:

Series:101 Super
101 Senior ↓

Transmission

Transmission
Type:gear
Gears:4 forward and 1 reverse
Clutch:dry disc
Four gears (1-4) plus reverse (R) and belt (B). In fourth or belt gears, the Twin Power feature activated a cam on the governor that allowed the engine to run at 1800 RPM.

Speeds

Speeds

Power Take-off (PTO)

Power Take-off (PTO) Rear RPM:540

Dimensions & Tires

Dimensions & Tires Weight:3865 lbs
1753 kg
Front tire:5.00-15
Rear tire:11-38
Full dimensions and tires ...

1938 - 1942

1938 - 1942
Row-Crop tractor

Series:

Series:101 Super
101 Senior ↓

Massey-Harris 101 Super Tires

Massey-Harris 101 Super Tires
Ag front:5.00-15
Ag rear:11-38
Ag front:22.5x4 (steel)
Ag rear:49x8 (steel)

Dimensions

Dimensions
Weight:3865 lbs
1753 kg
Rear tread:52 to 88 inches
132 to 223 cm

101 Super Serial Numbers

101 Super Serial Numbers Location:Serial number on the tractor frame, rear-left side near the transmission case.
photo of 101 Super serial number
1938:255001
1939:256085
1940:257281
1941:258769
1942:259762

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Belt Pulley

Belt Pulley Diameter:13.25 inches
33 cm
Width:6.25 inches
15 cm
RPM:833

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