Massey-Harris 30 Specs & Features

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Massey-Harris 30 Technical Specifications

Massey-Harris 30 is a Row-Crop tractor that was produced by the John Deere between 1946 – 1952.

Below you will find detailed technical specifications for Massey-Harris 30 covering engine types, horsepower ratings, weight, height, fuel type and tank volume, oil capacity and type, hydraulic system diagram, wiring diagram, battery specs, etc.

Massey-Harris 30 Production

Manufacturer:
Manufacturer:	Massey-Harris
Type:	Row-Crop tractor
Factory:	Racine, Wisconsin, USA
Total built:	32,418
Original price:	$2,065 (1952 )

Massey-Harris 30 Power

Engine:
Drawbar (claimed):	21 hp 15.7 kW
PTO (claimed):	33 hp 24.6 kW
Plows:	2-3
Drawbar (tested):	26.24 hp 19.6 kW
Belt (tested):	34.18 hp 25.5 kW

Massey-Harris 30 Electrical

Ground:	positive
Battery volts:	6

Massey-Harris 30 Mechanical

Chassis:

4×2 2WD

Steering:

manual

Brakes:

mechanical

Cab:

Open operator station

Transmission:

5-speed gear

Hydraulics

Type:

open center

Tracktor Hitch

Type:

Depth-O-Matic*Optional

Power Take-off (PTO)

Rear RPM:

540

Title serial numbers

Location:	Data plate on the main tractor frame.
1946:	1001
1947:	1002
1948:	3386
1949:	6825
1950:	9345
1951:	13816
1952:	17934
how to read serial numbers…

What year is my Massey-Harris 30? Serial Number Decoder

The serial number list shows the first tractor built in each year. The other tractors for that year will have successively higher numbers. Your serial number should be between two of the stated numbers.

The list only includes the numbers of the first tractors produced in each year. Your serial should be somewhere between two numbers.Unless you happen to be the first person to own a tractor, your number will not appear on the list.

Massey-Harris 30 Engine detail

Engine Detail
Continential F162
gasoline
4-cylinder
liquid-cooled vertical L-head
Displacement:	162.4 ci 2.7 L
Bore/Stroke:	3.4375×4.375 inches 87 x 111 mm
Compression:	6.1:1
Rated RPM:	1800
Starter volts:	6
Coolant capacity:	12 qts 11.4 L

Massey-Harris 30 Transmission overview

Engine Oil

Type:	gear
Gears:	5 forward and 1 reverse
Clutch:	dry disc

Massey-Harris 30 Dimensions

Wheelbase:	84.5 inches 214 cm
Length:	128 inches 325 cm
Height:	74.3 inches 188 cm
Operating weight:	3500 lbs 1587 kg
Ballasted weight:	5200 lbs 2358 kg
Front tread:	7.5 to inches 19 to 0 cm
Rear tread:	52 to 88 inches 132 to 223 cm

Massey-Harris 30 Tests

Nebraska Tractor Test 409

Nebraska Tractor Test 409
Gasoline 2WD May 12 – 25, 1949 Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 409 file
Belt power (max):	34.18 hp 25.5 kW
Belt fuel use (max):	3.3 gal/hour 12.5 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power:	26.24 hp 19.6 kW
Gear 3 used for power test.
Max pull:	3,273 lbs 1484 kg
Gear 1 used for pull test.

FAQ

Is Massey-Harris 30 a good tractor?

The Massey-Harris 30 is one of the great tractors in the Massey-Harris stable, and it has earned Massey-Harris a fantastic reputation.

How much oil does a Massey-Harris 30 take?

Check out the Massey-Harris 30 oil capacity and oil type in the engine specs section as it may vary across the engines. Keep in mind, that older models might have their oil capacity increased over time. You may compare between the early and late oil capacity.

Do tractors have VIN numbers?

Every tractor has a VIN number. The number is usually engraved below the driver’s seat. Tractor manufacturers put the number in different places on the tractor body.

What was the last year Massey-Harris made the 30?

The Massey-Harris 30 was an agricultural tractor model made from 1946 – 1952

Where is the serial number on a Massey-Harris 30?

Lookup data plate on the main tractor frame.