Massey-Harris 44 Special

Last Updated: September 2024

Overview

The Massey-Harris 44 Special is a row crop tractor made from 1953 to 1955. It has a 2-wheel drive system and a manual steering wheel. The tractor uses a 5-speed gear transmission for moving forward and 1 gear for going backward.

This tractor has a 4-cylinder gasoline engine that's cooled by liquid. The engine is average in size, with 277 cubic inches of space inside. It can make 41.67 horsepower, which is on the lower end compared to other tractors. The 44 Special can hold 23 gallons of gas and 22 quarts of coolant. It has special farm tires on the front and back. The tractor is 135 inches long, 78.7 inches wide, and 79.9 inches tall. It has an open seat for the driver and starts with an electric button. The 44 Special has a live power take-off that spins at 534 rpm, which is useful for running other farm tools.
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Key Specifications

Category: Row Crop

Power Output: 42 hp (31.1 kW)

Transmission: Unsynchronized gear

Drive Type: 2WD

Fuel Type: Gasoline

Massey-Harris 44 Special vs. Similar Tractors

Power Output

The Power Output for the Massey-Harris 44 Special is Poor. It is greater than 4% of similar Row Crop tractors in our database.

Horsepower distribution of Row Crop tractors

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Engine Displacement

The Engine Displacement for the Massey-Harris 44 Special is Below Average. It is greater than 25% of similar Row Crop tractors in our database.

Engine displacement distribution of Row Crop tractors

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Engine Rated RPM

The Engine Rated RPM for the Massey-Harris 44 Special is Poor. It is greater than 2% of similar Row Crop tractors in our database.

Engine rated RPM distribution of Row Crop tractors

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Technical Specifications

Engine

Manufacturer
Massey-Harris
Cooling Type
Liquid-cooled
Cylinder Orientation
Inline
Fuel Type
Gasoline
Induction Type
Naturally aspirated
Cylinders
4
Displacement
277 ci (4.5 L)
Bore
4.02 in (102.1 mm)
Stroke
5.51 in (140.0 mm)
Rated RPM
1350
Power Output
42 hp (31.1 kW)

Transmission

Type
Unsynchronized gear
Forward Gears
5
Reverse Gears
1

Drivetrain

Chassis
4x2 2WD
Drive Type
2WD
Steering Type
Manual worm-and-sector
Brake Type
Differential mechanical drum

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