Massey-Harris 81

Massey-Harris 81 Technical Specifications

Massey-Harris 81 is a Row-Crop tractor that was produced by the John Deere between 1941 – 1946.

Below you will find detailed technical specifications for Massey-Harris 81 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 81 Production











Manufacturer:
Manufacturer: Massey-Harris
Type: Row-Crop tractor
Original price: $1,121 (1946)


Massey-Harris 81 Power













Engine:
Drawbar (claimed): 16 hp
11.9 kW
PTO (claimed): 26 hp
19.4 kW
Drawbar (tested): 20.79 hp
15.5 kW
Belt (tested): 27.07 hp
20.2 kW

Massey-Harris 81 Mechanical



















Chassis: 4×2 2WD
Steering: manual
Cab: Open operator station.
Transmission: 4-speed unsynchronized gear

Title serial numbers





























Location: Left side of tractor frame.

photo of 81 serial number

1941: 400001
1942: 403168
1943: ——
1944: 403354
1945: 403364
1946: 404664
Final: 406601


how to read serial numbers…

What year is my Massey-Harris 81? 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 81 Engine detail




























Engine Detail
Continential F124
gasoline
4-cylinder
liquid-cooled vertical L-head
Displacement: 123.7 ci
2.0 L
Bore/Stroke: 3.00×4.375 inches
76 x 111 mm
Fuel system: Marvel-Schebler TSX-28 carburetor
Rated RPM: 1500
Starter volts: 6
Coolant capacity: 11 qts
10.4 L



Massey-Harris 81 Transmission overview

Engine Oil









Type: unsynchronized gear
Gears: 4 forward and 1 reverse
Clutch: dry disc

Massey-Harris 81 Dimensions










Length: 119 inches
302 cm
Height: 58 inches
147 cm
Weight: 2,895 lbs
1313 kg

Massey-Harris 81 Tests

Nebraska Tractor Test 376


































Nebraska Tractor Test 376
Gasoline 4-speed 2WD
September 29 – October 20, 1941
Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 376 file
Belt power (max): 27.07 hp
20.2 kW
Belt fuel use (max): 2.5 gal/hour
9.5 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power: 20.79 hp
15.5 kW
Gear 3 used for power test.
Max pull: 2,898 lbs
1314 kg
Gear 1 used for pull test.

FAQ

Is Massey-Harris 81 a good tractor?

The Massey-Harris 81 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 81 take?

Check out the Massey-Harris 81 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 81?

The Massey-Harris 81 was an agricultural tractor model made from 1941 – 1946

Where is the serial number on a Massey-Harris 81?

Lookup left side of tractor frame.

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