Massey-Harris 101 Super

1938 - 1942

Row-Crop tractor

Manufacturer

Massey-Harris

Row-Crop tractor

Total built

8,647

Original price was $1,700 in 1946

The Massey-Harris 101 Super was originally released as simply the 101. When the 101 Junior was released in 1939, this tractor was named the 101 Super. It was one of the first production tractors to have electric starting as a standard feature. The 101 Super was followed by the 101 Senior, which used a Continental engine.

101S

standard

101R

row-crop

4-speed gear

Drawbar (claimed)

24 hp (early) 17.9 kW

28 hp (late) 20.9 kW

PTO (claimed)

36 hp (early) 26.8 kW

41 hp (late) 30.6 kW

Drawbar (tested)

34.63 hp 25.8 kW

Belt (tested)

46.97 hp 35.0 kW

Two-wheel drive

Manual steering

Mechanical internal expanding brakes

Open operator station.

Rear PTO Type

540

Weight

3865 lbs 1753 kg

Front tire

5.00-15

Rear tire

11-38

Diameter

13.25 inches 33 cm

Width

6.25 inches 15 cm

RPM

833

Chrysler 3.3L 6-cyl gasoline

Chrysler 3.6L 6-cyl gasoline

Manufacturer

Chrysler T57-503

Fuel Type

Gasoline

Configuration

6-cylinder, liquid-cooled vertical L-head

Original engine, used until 1940. With Twin Power engaged, the engine could run at 1800 RPM.

Displacement

201.3 ci 3.3 L

Bore/Stroke

3.125x4.375 inches 79 x 111 mm

Rated RPM

1500

Starter volts

6

Coolant capacity

18 qts 17.0 L

Manufacturer

Chrysler

Fuel Type

Gasoline

Configuration

6-cylinder, liquid-cooled

Larger engine, used from 1940 on. With Twin Power engaged, the engine could run at 1800 RPM.

Displacement

217.8 ci 3.6 L

Bore/Stroke

3.25x4.375 inches 83 x 111 mm

Rated RPM

1500

Starter volts

6

Type

gear

Gears

4 forward and 1 reverse

Clutch

dry disc

Four gears (1-4) plus reverse (R) and belt (B). In fourth or belt gears, the Twin Power feature activated a cam on the governor that allowed the engine to run at 1800 RPM.

Ag front

5.00-15

Ag rear

11-38

Ag front

22.5x4 (steel)

Ag rear

49x8 (steel)

Weight

3865 lbs 1753 kg

Rear tread

52 to 88 inches 132 to 223 cm

NTTL 307: gasoline 4-speed 2WD

NTTL 377: 218 gasoline 4-speed 2WD

Gasoline 4-speed 2WD September 9, 1938 - September 30, 1939 Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 307 file

Belt power (max)

40.67 hp 30.3 kW

Belt fuel use (max)

3.6 gal/hour 13.6 l/hour

Drawbar performance

Max power

31.50 hp 23.5 kW

Gear 3 used for power test.

Max pull

3,265 lbs 1481 kg

Gear 1 used for pull test.

218 gasoline 4-speed 2WD September 30 - October 20, 1941 Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 377 file

Belt power (max)

46.97 hp 35.0 kW

Belt fuel use (max)

4.0 gal/hour 15.1 l/hour

Drawbar performance

Max power

34.63 hp 25.8 kW

Gear 3 used for power test.

Max pull

3,905 lbs 1771 kg

Gear 1 used for pull test.