Massey-Harris 101 Super
The Massey-Harris 101 Super is a tractor produced by Massey Harris. It is equipped with a 217.8 ci 3.6 L engine. Transmission: 4 forward and 1 reverse. Operating weight: 3865 lbs 1753 kg.
Fuel & Capacities
Gasoline
Transmission
4 forward and 1 reverse
Operating Weight
3865 lbs
1753 kg
Overview
 | 1938 - 1942
Row-Crop tractor |
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Production | |
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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. | |
Variants | |
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101S | standard |
101R | row-crop |
Massey-Harris 101 Super Transmission | |
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4-speed gear | |
Transmission details ...  |
Massey-Harris 101 Super Power | |
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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 |
Performance test details ...  | |
Mechanical | |
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Two-wheel drive | |
Manual steering | |
Mechanical internal expanding brakes | |
Open operator station. |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Rear PTO Type | 540 |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Weight | 3865 lbs
1753 kg |
Front tire | 5.00-15 |
Rear tire | 11-38 |
Full dimensions and tires ...  | |
Belt Pulley | |
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Diameter | 13.25 inches
33 cm |
Width | 6.25 inches
15 cm |
RPM | 833 |
Engine
Engine options | |
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Chrysler 3.3L 6-cyl gasoline | |
Chrysler 3.6L 6-cyl gasoline |
Engine Detail — 201.3 ci / 3.3 L 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 |
Engine Detail — 217.8 ci / 3.6 L Gasoline
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 |
Transmission
Transmission — 4 forward and 1 reverse gear
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. | |
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Dimensions
Massey-Harris 101 Super Tires | |
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Ag front | 5.00-15 |
Ag rear | 11-38 |
Ag front | 22.5x4 (steel) |
Ag rear | 49x8 (steel) |
Dimensions | |
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Weight | 3865 lbs
1753 kg |
Rear tread | 52 to 88 inches
132 to 223 cm |
Tests
Tractor Tests | |
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NTTL 307: gasoline 4-speed 2WD | |
NTTL 377: 218 gasoline 4-speed 2WD |
Nebraska Tractor Test 307 | |
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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. | |
Nebraska Tractor Test 377 | |
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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. | |
Photos
Massey-Harris 101 Super, left side.
Massey-Harris 101 operator station and controls.
Massey-Harris 101 Super, right side.
Fluids, Capacities & Working Autonomy
Standard fluid requirements, service intervals, and continuous runtime estimates for Massey Harris Massey-Harris 101 Super.
Engine Crankcase Oil
SAE 15W-40 (Heavy Duty Diesel)
Standard Spec: API CK-4 / CJ-4 Heavy Duty
Service Interval: 150 – 250 Hours
Transmission & Hydraulic System
UTTO (Universal Tractor Transmission Oil)
Standard Spec: ISO VG 46 / 68 (Wet Brake & Trans Compatible)
Service Interval: 600 – 1000 Hours
Engine Cooling System
50/50 Ethylene Glycol Pre-mix
Standard Spec: ASTM D6210 / Heavy-Duty OAT Antifreeze
Service Interval: 2 Years / 1500 Hours
Massey Harris Massey-Harris 101 Super Specification Unit Converter
Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for Massey Harris Massey-Harris 101 Super.
Converted Equivalents:
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