Massey-Harris 333

Last Updated: July 2024

Overview

The Massey-Harris 333 is a diesel-powered tractor manufactured by Massey-Harris-Ferguson, Inc. in Racine, Wisconsin. It features a 4-cylinder, naturally aspirated engine with a displacement of 208 cubic inches, a bore of 3.6875 inches, and a stroke of 4.875 inches. The engine operates at a rated RPM of 1500 and has a compression ratio of 16.0:1. The cooling system capacity is 17.33 quarts. The tractor has a manual steering system and a gear transmission with 10 forward and 2 reverse gears. According to independent test results, the Massey-Harris 333 achieved a maximum belt horsepower of 37.15 HP and a maximum drawbar horsepower of 33.52 HP. Its operating weight is approximately 6005 pounds, and it stands 84 inches tall. Additional features include specific tire and rim specifications, fuel and oil details, drawbar height, operational speed range, and detailed pulley and drawbar pull statistics.

Key Specifications

Transmission: Gear

Operating Weight: 6005

Fuel Type: Diesel

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Massey-Harris 333 Tractor

Technical Specifications

Engine

Manufacturer: Massey-Harris
Model: -
Cooling Type: -
Cylinder Orientation: -
Valve Configuration: -
Fuel Type: Diesel
Induction Type: Natural
Cylinders: 4
Displacement (ci): 208
Bore (in): 3.6875
Stroke (in): 4.875
Rated RPM: 1500
Power Output (hp): -

Transmission

Type: Gear
Forward Gears: 10
Reverse Gears: 2
Total Gears: -

Dimensions

Length (in): -
Width (in): -
Height (in): 84
Operating Weight (lb): 6005

Power Take-Off (PTO)

PTO Type: 540
PTO Speed 1 (rpm): 540
PTO Speed 2 (rpm): -
PTO Speed 3 (rpm): -

Miscellaneous

Chassis: -
Drive Type: -
Steering Type: Manual
Coolant Capacity (qts): 17.33
Front Tire Diameter (in): -
Front Tire Width (in): -
Rear Tire Diameter (in): -
Rear Tire Width (in): -
Front/Rear Rim Diameter (in): -
Tire Type: -
Manufacture - End Year: -
Hitch Type: Category 3
Hitch Category: I
Hitch Position: Rear
Hitch Capacity (lb): -
Operator Station Type: -
Starter Type: Electric
Brake Type: -
Hydraulic System Type: -

Test Results

Nebraska Tractor Test Laboratory - Test Date: June 8 to June 13, 1956

Maximum Power and Fuel Consumption

Maximum Belt Horsepower (Test B): 37.15 HP at 1500 rpm
Fuel Consumption at Maximum Belt Horsepower: 2.638 Gal/hr with a fuel efficiency of 14.08 Hp-hr/Gal and 0.499 Lb/Hp-hr
Maximum Drawbar Horsepower (Test J): 33.52 HP with a drawbar pull of 2596 lbs

Drawbar Performance

Rated Drawbar Horsepower (10th Gear High Range, Test H): 26.53 HP with a drawbar pull of 2017 lbs and a speed of 4.93 mph
Fuel Consumption at Rated Drawbar Horsepower: 2.003 Gal/hr with a fuel efficiency of 13.26 Hp-hr/Gal and 0.531 Lb/Hp-hr

Torque and Engine Performance

Maximum Torque: Not specifically stated, but indicated percentage rise in torque relative to different RPM.
Percentage of Rated-Speed Torque at 75% of Rated RPM (Test L): 106%

Hydraulic Performance

Type of Hydraulic Control System: Direct engine drive

Overall Efficiency

Average Power and Fuel Consumption During Varying Load (Two Hours, Test E): 32.65 HP at 1500 rpm, 2.215 Gal/hr, fuel efficiency of 14.74 Hp-hr/gal, and 0.477 Lb/Hp-hr

Nebraska Tractor Test Lab.(1956).Test 577: Massey-Harris 333 (Diesel). Lincoln, NE:Nebraska Tractor Test Laboratory. Retrieved from https://digitalcommons.unl.edu/tractormuseumlit/1060