Massey-Harris 81

The Massey-Harris 81 is a classic row-crop tractor that was designed to fulfill the needs of small to medium-sized farms. Equipped with a 4x2 2WD chassis, manual steering, and an unsynchronized gear transmission with 4 forward and 1 reverse gears, it presents a straightforward mechanical layout that is easy to service and maintain. It's powered by a Continental F124 gasoline engine with liquid cooling and a vertical L-head valve configuration, which offers solid performance for various farming tasks. With a displacement of 123.7 cubic inches and running at a rated RPM of 1500, the engine details show that it was built to handle a variety of tasks without the complexity of modern engines. Although its manufacturing start and end years are unspecified, the 81 series offers a nostalgic take on farming with its simple design and manual systems.