Massey-Harris 44 Special

Massey-Harris 44 Special Technical Specifications

Massey-Harris 44 Special is a Row-Crop tractor that was produced by the John Deere between 1953 – 1955.

Below you will find detailed technical specifications for Massey-Harris 44 Special 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 44 Special Production













Manufacturer:
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.


Massey-Harris 44 Special Power













Engine:
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

Massey-Harris 44 Special Mechanical



















Steering: manual worm-and-sector
Brakes: differential mechanical drum
Cab: Open operator station.
Transmission: 5-speed unsynchronized gear

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










Capacity: 1.75 gal
6.6 L
Pressure: 1050 psi
72.4 bar
Total flow: 7.5 gpm
28.4 lpm

Tracktor Hitch




Type: Massey Hitch-All

Power Take-off (PTO)










Rear PTO: live
Rear RPM: 534
Engine RPM: 534@1350

Title 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…

What year is my Massey-Harris 44 Special? 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 44 Special Engine detail


































Engine Detail
Massey-Harris
gasoline
4-cylinder
liquid-cooled vertical I-head
Displacement: 277 ci
4.5 L
Bore/Stroke: 4.00×5.50 inches
102 x 140 mm
Fuel system: Zenith 1.25″ carburetor
Air cleaner: oil bath
Compression: 6.25:1
Rated RPM: 1350
Oil capacity: 8 qts
7.6 L
Coolant capacity: 22 qts
20.8 L



Massey-Harris 44 Special Transmission overview

Engine Oil









Type: unsynchronized gear
Gears: 5 forward and 1 reverse
Clutch: 11-inch dry disc

Massey-Harris 44 Special Dimensions













Wheelbase: 88 inches
223 cm
Length: 135.3 inches
343 cm
Width: 79 inches
200 cm
Height: 80 inches
203 cm

Massey-Harris 44 Special Tests

Nebraska Tractor Test 510


































Nebraska Tractor Test 510
Gasoline 5-speed 2WD
October 10 – 24, 1953
Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 510 file
Belt power (max): 48.95 hp
36.5 kW
Belt fuel use (max): 4.3 gal/hour
16.3 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power: 43.58 hp
32.5 kW
Gear 3 used for power test.
Max pull: 5,341 lbs
2422 kg
Gear 1 used for pull test.

FAQ

Is Massey-Harris 44 Special a good tractor?

The Massey-Harris 44 Special 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 44 Special take?

Check out the Massey-Harris 44 Special 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 44 Special?

The Massey-Harris 44 Special was an agricultural tractor model made from 1953 – 1955

Where is the serial number on a Massey-Harris 44 Special?

Lookup serial number plate on the side of the tractor`s main frame, just ahead of the operator platform. may be on left or right.

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