Massey-Harris 16 Pacer
The Massey-Harris 16 Pacer is a tractor produced by Massey Harris. It is equipped with a 91 ci 1.5 L engine. The rated power output is 18.87 hp 14.1 kW. Transmission: 3 forward and 1 reverse. Operating weight: 1980 lbs 898 kg.
Engine Power
18.87 hp
14.1 kW
Fuel & Capacities
7.5 gal
28.4 L
Transmission
3 forward and 1 reverse
Operating Weight
1980 lbs
898 kg
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Overview
 | 1953 - 1955
Row-Crop tractor |
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1953 - 1955 | |
Row-Crop tractor | |
Production | |
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Manufacturer | Massey-Harris |
Row-Crop tractor | |
Massey-Harris 16 Pacer Engine | |
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Continental 1.5L 4-cyl gasoline | |
Fuel tank | 7.5 gal
28.4 L |
Engine details ...  | |
Massey-Harris 16 Pacer Transmission | |
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3-speed gear | |
Transmission details ...  |
Massey-Harris 16 Pacer Power | |
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Plows | 2 *12-inch |
Drawbar (tested) | 17.05 hp
12.7 kW |
Belt (tested) | 18.87 hp
14.1 kW |
Performance test details ...  | |
Mechanical | |
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Two-wheel drive | |
Final drives | spur gear |
Manual steering | |
Mechanical contracting band brakes | |
Open operator station. | |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Rear PTO | transmission |
live OptOptional | |
Rear PTO Type | 540 |
Engine RPM | 540@1800 |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Wheelbase | 72.25 inches
183 cm |
Weight | 1980 lbs
898 kg |
Front tire | 4.00x15 |
Rear tire | 9-24 |
Full dimensions and tires ...  | |
Belt Pulley | |
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Diameter | 5.5 inches
13 cm |
Width | 5.5 inches
13 cm |
RPM | 1990 |
Speed | 3125 ft/min
952.50 meters/min |
References | |
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Power For Your Farm published in 1953, by Massey-Harris | |
Massey-Harris Tractors published in 1954 | |
Massey-Harris Tractors published in 1955 | |
Dyanmic New Tractors published in 1956, by Massey-Harris |
Engine
Engine Detail — 91 ci / 1.5 L Gasoline
Manufacturer | Continental |
Fuel Type | Gasoline |
Configuration | 4-cylinder, liquid-cooled |
Displacement | 91 ci
1.5 L |
Bore/Stroke | 2.875x3.50 inches
73 x 89 mm |
Fuel system | Marvel-Schlebler carburetor |
Air cleaner | oil bath |
Compression | 6.1:1 |
Rated RPM | 1800 |
Idle RPM | 1000-1800 |
Starter type | electric |
Oil capacity | 3.5 qts
3.3 L |
Coolant capacity | 9 qts
8.5 L |
Massey-Harris 16 Pacer Engine | |
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Transmission
Transmission — 3 forward and 1 reverse gear
Type | gear |
Gears | 3 forward and 1 reverse |
Clutch | 165.1mm mechanical dry disc |
With 9-24 rear tires. | |
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Dimensions
Massey-Harris 16 Pacer Tires | |
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Ag front | 4.00x15 |
Ag rear | 9-24 |
Ag rear | 10-24 |
6-30 | |
Dimensions | |
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Wheelbase | 72.25 inches
183 cm |
Length | 103.6 inches
263 cm |
Width | 62.6 inches
159 cm |
Shipping weight | 1980 lbs
898 kg |
Ground clearance | 20.5 inches
52 cm |
Front tread | 44 to 68 inches
111 to 172 cm |
Rear tread | 41 to 69 inches
104 to 175 cm |
Tests
Nebraska Tractor Test 531 | |
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Gasoline 3-speed 2WD
November 10 - 15, 1954
Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 531 file | |
Belt power (max) | 18.87 hp
14.1 kW |
Drawbar performance | |
Max power | 17.05 hp
12.7 kW |
Gear 2 used for power test. | |
Max pull | 2118 lbs
960 kg |
Gear 1 used for pull test. | |
Photos
Massey-Harris 16 Pacer tractor photo
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