1938 - 1942
1938 - 1942 |
Row-Crop tractor |
Series:
Series: | 101 Super |
| 101 Senior ↓ |
1942 - 1946
Production
Production |
Manufacturer: | Massey-Harris
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Factory: | Racine, Wisconsin, USA
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Original price: | $1,300 (1946 )
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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
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Massey-Harris 101 Senior Engine
Massey-Harris 101 Senior Engine |
Continental 3.7L 6-cyl gasoline |
Fuel tank: | 15 gal 56.8 L
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Engine details ... |
Mechanical
Mechanical |
Chassis: | 4x2 2WD
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Steering: | manual
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Brakes: | mechanical internal expanding
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Cab: | Open operator station.
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Transmission: | 4-speed gear
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Transmission details ... |
Dimensions & Tires
Dimensions & Tires |
Weight: | 4000 lbs 1814 kg
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Front tire: | 6.00-16
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Rear tire: | 12.75-24
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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.
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photo of 101 Senior serial number
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1942: | 259762 (row-crop)
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1943: | 260430 (row-crop)
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1944: | 260796 (row-crop)
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1945: | 263020 (row-crop)
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1946: | 270145 (row-crop)
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1942: | 358869 (standard)
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1943: | 358975 (standard)
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1944: | 359458 (standard)
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1945: | 360927 (standard)
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1946: | 362520 (standard)
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how to read serial numbers...
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Production
Production |
Manufacturer: | Massey-Harris
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Type: | Row-Crop tractor
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Total built: | 8,647
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Original price: | $1,700 (1946)
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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
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101R: | row-crop
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1938 - 1942
1938 - 1942 |
Standard-tread tractor |
Production
Production |
Manufacturer: | Massey-Harris
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Type: | Standard-tread tractor
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Total built: | 8,647
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Original price: | $1,700 (1946)
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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
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101R: | row-crop
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Massey-Harris 101S Super Power
Massey-Harris 101S Super Power |
Drawbar (claimed): | 24 hp 17.9 kW (early)
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| 28 hp 20.9 kW (late)
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PTO (claimed): | 36 hp 26.8 kW (early)
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| 41 hp 30.6 kW (late)
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Drawbar (tested): | 30.80 hp 23.0 kW
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Belt (tested): | 40.04 hp 29.9 kW
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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
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Engine details ... |
Mechanical
Mechanical |
Chassis: | 4x2 2WD
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Steering: | manual
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Brakes: | mechanical internal expanding
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Cab: | Open operator station.
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Transmission: | 4-speed gear
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Transmission details ... |
Power Take-off (PTO)
Power Take-off (PTO) |
Rear RPM: | 540
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Dimensions & Tires
Dimensions & Tires |
Weight: | 3865 lbs 1753 kg
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Front tire: | 6.00-16
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Rear tire: | 12.75-24
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Full dimensions and tires ... |
101S Super Serial Numbers
101S Super Serial Numbers |
Location: | On frame, rear-left side near transmission case
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photo of 101S Super serial number
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1938: | 355001
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1939: | 355603
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1940: | 356792
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1941: | 358188
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1942: | 358869
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how to read serial numbers...
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Belt Pulley
Belt Pulley |
Diameter: | 13.25 inches 33 cm
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Width: | 6.25 inches 15 cm
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RPM: | 833
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Massey-Harris 101 Super Power
Massey-Harris 101 Super Power |
Drawbar (claimed): | 24 hp 17.9 kW (early)
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| 28 hp 20.9 kW (late)
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PTO (claimed): | 36 hp 26.8 kW (early)
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| 41 hp 30.6 kW (late)
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Drawbar (tested): | 34.63 hp 25.8 kW
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Belt (tested): | 46.97 hp 35.0 kW
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power test details ... |
1938 - 1942
1938 - 1942 |
Row-Crop tractor |
Series:
Series: | 101 Super |
| 101 Senior ↓ |
Nebraska Tractor Test 307
Nebraska Tractor Test 307 |
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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
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Belt fuel use (max): | 3.6 gal/hour 13.6 l/hour
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Drawbar performance |
Max power: | 31.50 hp 23.5 kW
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Gear 3 used for power test. |
Max pull: | 3,265 lbs 1481 kg
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Gear 1 used for pull test. |
Nebraska Tractor Test 377
Nebraska Tractor Test 377 |
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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
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Belt fuel use (max): | 4.0 gal/hour 15.1 l/hour
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Drawbar performance |
Max power: | 34.63 hp 25.8 kW
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Gear 3 used for power test. |
Max pull: | 3,905 lbs 1771 kg
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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
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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
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Bore/Stroke: | 3.125x4.375 inches 79 x 111 mm
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Rated RPM: | 1500
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Starter volts: | 6
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Coolant capacity: | 18 qts 17.0 L
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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
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Bore/Stroke: | 3.25x4.375 inches 83 x 111 mm
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Rated RPM: | 1500
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Starter volts: | 6
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Mechanical
Mechanical |
Chassis: | 4x2 2WD
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Steering: | manual
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Brakes: | mechanical internal expanding
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Cab: | Open operator station.
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Transmission: | 4-speed gear
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Transmission details ... |
1938 - 1942
1938 - 1942 |
Row-Crop tractor |
Series:
Series: | 101 Super |
| 101 Senior ↓ |
Transmission
Transmission |
Type: | gear
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Gears: | 4 forward and 1 reverse
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Clutch: | dry disc
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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
Power Take-off (PTO)
Power Take-off (PTO) |
Rear RPM: | 540
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Dimensions & Tires
Dimensions & Tires |
Weight: | 3865 lbs 1753 kg
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Front tire: | 5.00-15
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Rear tire: | 11-38
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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
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Ag rear: | 11-38
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Ag front: | 22.5x4 (steel)
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Ag rear: | 49x8 (steel)
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Dimensions
Dimensions |
Weight: | 3865 lbs 1753 kg
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Rear tread: | 52 to 88 inches 132 to 223 cm
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101 Super Serial Numbers
101 Super Serial Numbers |
Location: | Serial number on the tractor frame, rear-left side near the transmission case.
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photo of 101 Super serial number
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1938: | 255001
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1939: | 256085
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1940: | 257281
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1941: | 258769
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1942: | 259762
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how to read serial numbers...
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Belt Pulley
Belt Pulley |
Diameter: | 13.25 inches 33 cm
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Width: | 6.25 inches 15 cm
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RPM: | 833
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