44 Row-Crop by Massey-Harris
1947 - 1953
Series:
1953 - 1955
| 1953 - 1955 |
| Row-Crop tractor |
Production
| Production | |
| Manufacturer: | Massey-Harris |
| Type: | Row-Crop tractor |
| Factory: | Racine, Wisconsin, USA |
| The Massey Harris 44 Special offered a bored-out gasoline engine, increasing displacement over the 44. The diesel, distillate, and LP-gas engines remained the same. The 44 Special was available in row-crop, standard, cane (high-crop), and rice configurations. | |
Variants
| Variants | |
| 44 Special: | row-crop |
| 44 Special Cane: | high-crop |
| 44 Special Rice: | standard |
Massey-Harris 44 Special Power
| Massey-Harris 44 Special Power | |
| Engine: | 40 hp 29.8 kW |
| Plows: | 3-4 |
| Drawbar (tested): | 43.58 hp 32.5 kW |
| Belt (tested): | 48.95 hp 36.5 kW |
| power test details ... | |
Massey-Harris 44 Special Engines
| Massey-Harris 44 Special Engines | |
| Massey-Harris 4.5L 4-cyl gasoline | |
| Continental 4.3L 4-cyl diesel | |
| Massey-Harris 4.3L 4-cyl tractor fuel | |
| Massey-Harris 4.3L 4-cyl LP gas | |
| Engine details ... |
Mechanical
| Mechanical | |
| Steering: | manual worm-and-sector |
| Brakes: | differential mechanical drum |
| Cab: | Open operator station. |
| Transmission: | 5-speed unsynchronized gear |
| Transmission details ... | |
Capacity
| Capacity | |
| Fuel: | 23 gal 87.1 L (gas) |
| 19 gal 71.9 L (diesel) | |
| 27.2 gal 103.0 L (LP-gas) | |
| Hydraulic system: | 1.75 gal 6.6 L |
Hydraulics
| Hydraulics | |
| Capacity: | 1.75 gal 6.6 L |
| Pressure: | 1050 psi 72.4 bar |
| Total flow: | 7.5 gpm 28.4 lpm |
Tractor hitch
| Tractor hitch | |
| Type: | Massey Hitch-All |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Power Take-off (PTO) | |
| Rear PTO: | live |
| Rear RPM: | 534 |
| Engine RPM: | 534@1350 |
Dimensions & Tires
| Dimensions & Tires | |
| Wheelbase: | 88 inches 223 cm |
| Front tire: | 6.50x16 |
| Rear tire: | 11-38 |
| Full dimensions and tires ... | |
44 Special Serial Numbers
| 44 Special Serial Numbers | |
| Location: | Serial number plate on the side of the tractor's main frame, just ahead of the operator platform. May be on left or right. |
| 1953: | 50001 |
| 1954: | 51364 |
| 1955: | 58067 |
how to read serial numbers... | |
Belt Pulley
| Belt Pulley | |
| Diameter: | 13.5 inches 34 cm |
| Width: | 6 inches 15 cm |
| RPM: | 863 |
| Speed: | 3050 ft/min 929.64 meters/min |
Production
Variants
1947 - 1953
| 1947 - 1953 |
| Row-Crop tractor |
Series:
| Series: | 44 Row-Crop |
| 44 Special ↓ |
Production
| Production | |
| Manufacturer: | Massey-Harris |
| Type: | Row-Crop tractor |
| Factory: | Racine, Wisconsin, USA |
| Total built: | 84,000 |
Variants
| Variants | |
| 44 Row-Crop: | tricycle front |
| 44 Standard: | fixed, wide-front |
| 44-6: | 6-cyl engine |
Massey-Harris 44 Row-Crop Power
| Massey-Harris 44 Row-Crop Power | |
| Engine: | 45 hp 33.6 kW |
| Drawbar (claimed): | 31 hp 23.1 kW |
| PTO (claimed): | 44 hp 32.8 kW |
| Plows: | 3-4 |
| Drawbar (tested): | 39.90 hp 29.8 kW |
| Belt (tested): | 45.64 hp 34.0 kW |
| power test details ... | |
Massey-Harris 44 Row-Crop Engines
| Massey-Harris 44 Row-Crop Engines | |
| Continental 4.3L 4-cyl gasoline | |
| Continental 4.3L 4-cyl diesel | |
| Massey-Harris 4.3L 4-cyl tractor fuel | |
| Massey-Harris 4.3L 4-cyl LP gas | |
| Engine details ... |
Mechanical
| Mechanical | |
| Steering: | manual |
| Brakes: | differential mechanical drum |
| Cab: | Open operator station. |
| Transmission: | 5-speed unsynchronized gear |
| Transmission details ... | |
Capacity
| Capacity | |
| Fuel: | 19 gal 71.9 L |
| Aux. fuel: | 5.75 gal 21.8 L |
| Hydraulic system: | 1.75 gal 6.6 L |
Hydraulics
| Hydraulics | |
| Capacity: | 1.75 gal 6.6 L |
| Pressure: | 1050 psi 72.4 bar |
| Total flow: | 7.5 gpm 28.4 lpm |
Tractor hitch
| Tractor hitch | |
| Type: | Massey Hitch-All |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Power Take-off (PTO) | |
| Rear PTO: | transmission |
| live*Live PTO available on late models of the Massey 44. | |
| Rear RPM: | 534 |
Dimensions & Tires
| Dimensions & Tires | |
| Wheelbase: | 87.75 inches 222 cm |
| Weight: | 4165 to 4253 pounds |
| Front tire: | 5.50-16 |
| Rear tire: | 11-38 |
| Full dimensions and tires ... | |
44 Row-Crop Serial Numbers
| 44 Row-Crop Serial Numbers | |
| Location: | Serial number plate on the side of the tractor's main frame, just ahead of the operator platform. May be on left or right. |
| 1946: | 1001 |
| 1947: | 1002 |
| 1948: | 2048 |
| 1949: | 5318 |
| 1950: | 13822 |
| 1951: | 21815 |
| 1952: | 31275 |
| 1953: | 43700 |
| 1947: | 1001 (44K) |
| 1948: | 1079 (44K) |
| 1949: | 1856 (44K) |
| 1950: | 2599 (44K) |
| 1951: | 3329 (44K) |
| 1952: | 4001 (44K) |
| 1953: | 43700 (44K) |
| 1949: | 1001 (44D) |
| 1950: | 1004 (44D) |
| 1951: | 2483 (44D) |
| 1952: | 4704 (44D) |
| 1953: | 43700 (44D) |
| 1952: | 1001 (44 LP) |
how to read serial numbers... | |
Belt Pulley
| Belt Pulley | |
| Diameter: | 13.5 inches 34 cm |
| Width: | 6 inches 15 cm |
| RPM: | 970 |
| Speed: | 3,050 ft/min 929.64 meters/min |
Electrical
| Electrical | |
| Charging system: | generator |
| Batteries: | 1 (gas) |
| 2 (diesel) | |
| Battery volts: | 6 |
Massey-Harris 44 Row-Crop Power
33.6 kW
23.1 kW
32.8 kW
29.8 kW
34.0 kW
1947 - 1953
| 1947 - 1953 |
| Row-Crop tractor |
Series:
| Series: | 44 Row-Crop |
| 44 Special ↓ |
Nebraska Tractor Test 389
| Nebraska Tractor Test 389 | |||
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Nebraska Tractor Test 389
| Nebraska Tractor Test 389 | |
| 260 gasoline 5-speed 2WD October 29 - November 12, 1947 Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 389 file | |
| Belt power (max): | 45.64 hp 34.0 kW |
| Belt fuel use (max): | 4.0 gal/hour 15.1 l/hour |
| Drawbar performance | |
| Max power: | 39.90 hp 29.8 kW |
| Gear 3 used for power test. | |
| Max pull: | 4,612 lbs 2092 kg |
| Gear 1 used for pull test. | |
Massey-Harris 44 Row-Crop Engines
1947 - 1953
| 1947 - 1953 |
| Row-Crop tractor |
Series:
| Series: | 44 Row-Crop |
| 44 Special ↓ |
Engines overview
| Engines overview | |
| Continental 4.3L 4-cyl gasoline | |
| Continental 4.3L 4-cyl diesel | |
| Massey-Harris 4.3L 4-cyl tractor fuel | |
| Massey-Harris 4.3L 4-cyl LP gas |
Engine Detail
| Engine Detail | |
| Continental | |
| gasoline | |
| 4-cylinder | |
| liquid-cooled vertical I-head | |
| Displacement: | 259.4 ci 4.3 L |
| Bore/Stroke: | 3.875x5.50 inches 98 x 140 mm |
| Power: | 45 hp 33.6 kW |
| Fuel system: | Zenith carburetor |
| Air cleaner: | oil bath |
| Compression: | 5.65:1 |
| Rated RPM: | 1350 |
| Starter volts: | 6 |
| Oil capacity: | 8 qts 7.6 L |
| Coolant capacity: | 23 qts 21.8 L |
Engine Detail
| Engine Detail | |
| Continental | |
| diesel | |
| 4-cylinder | |
| liquid-cooled vertical I-head | |
| Displacement: | 259.4 ci 4.3 L |
| Bore/Stroke: | 3.875x5.50 inches 98 x 140 mm |
| Power: | 40 hp 29.8 kW |
| Air cleaner: | oil bath |
| Compression: | 15.0:1 |
| Rated RPM: | 1350 |
| Starter volts: | 12 |
Engine Detail
| Engine Detail | |
| Massey-Harris | |
| tractor fuel | |
| 4-cylinder | |
| liquid-cooled vertical I-head | |
| Displacement: | 259.4 ci 4.3 L |
| Bore/Stroke: | 3.875x5.50 inches 98 x 140 mm |
| Air cleaner: | oil bath |
| Compression: | 4.65:1 |
| Rated RPM: | 1350 |
| Starter volts: | 6 |
Engine Detail
| Engine Detail | |
| Massey-Harris | |
| LP gas | |
| 4-cylinder | |
| liquid-cooled vertical I-head | |
| Only 460 model Massey Harris model 44 tractors were built with the LP-gas engine, all of them in 1952. | |
| Displacement: | 259.4 ci 4.3 L |
| Bore/Stroke: | 3.875x5.50 inches 98 x 140 mm |
| Air cleaner: | oil bath |
| Rated RPM: | 1350 |
| Starter volts: | 6 |
Mechanical
1947 - 1953
| 1947 - 1953 |
| Row-Crop tractor |
Series:
| Series: | 44 Row-Crop |
| 44 Special ↓ |
Transmission
| Transmission | |
| Type: | unsynchronized gear |
| Gears: | 5 forward and 1 reverse |
| Clutch: | dry disc |
| Oil capacity: | 52 qts 49.2 L |
Speeds
| Speeds | |
Capacity
71.9 L
21.8 L
6.6 L
Hydraulics
6.6 L
72.4 bar
28.4 lpm
Tractor hitch
Power Take-off (PTO)
Dimensions & Tires
222 cm
1947 - 1953
| 1947 - 1953 |
| Row-Crop tractor |
Series:
| Series: | 44 Row-Crop |
| 44 Special ↓ |
Massey-Harris 44 Row-Crop Tires
| Massey-Harris 44 Row-Crop Tires | |
| Ag front: | 5.50-16 |
| Ag rear: | 11-38 |
| Ag rear: | 12-38 |
| 13-38 | |
Dimensions
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase: | 87.75 inches 222 cm |
| Length: | 135.3 inches 343 cm |
| Width: | 79 inches 200 cm |
| Height: | 80 inches 203 cm |
| Front tread: | 6 inches 15 cm |
| Rear tread: | 51.25 to 88.375 inches 130 to 224 cm |
Massey-Harris 44 Row-Crop Weight
| Massey-Harris 44 Row-Crop Weight | |
| Shipping: | 4,165 lbs 1889 kg (gas) |
| 4,253 lbs 1929 kg (diesel) | |
| Ballasted: | 6,925 lbs 3141 kg |
44 Row-Crop Serial Numbers
how to read serial numbers...
Belt Pulley
34 cm
15 cm
929.64 meters/min
Electrical
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