Massey-Harris 22
The Massey-Harris 22 is a tractor produced by Massey Harris. It is equipped with a 140 ci 2.3 L engine. The rated power output is 31.05 hp 23.2 kW. Transmission: 4 forward and 1 reverse. Operating weight: 2928 lbs 1328 kg.
Engine Power
31.05 hp
23.2 kW
Fuel & Capacities
13 gal
49.2 L
Transmission
4 forward and 1 reverse
Operating Weight
2928 lbs
1328 kg
Massey Harris Massey-Harris 22 Serial Number & Year Decoder
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Overview
 | 1948 - 1953
Row-Crop tractor |
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1948 - 1953 | |
Row-Crop tractor | |
Production | |
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Manufacturer | Massey-Harris |
Row-Crop tractor | |
Built in Racine, Wisconsin, USA | |
Original price was $1,468 in 1953 | |
Variants | |
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22 RC | row-crop |
22 STD | standard tread |
Massey-Harris 22 Engine | |
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Continental 2.3L 4-cyl gasoline | |
Engine details ...  |
Massey-Harris 22 Transmission | |
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4-speed unsynchronized gear | |
Transmission details ...  |
Massey-Harris 22 Power | |
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Drawbar (claimed) | 18 hp
13.4 kW |
PTO (claimed) | 27 hp
20.1 kW |
Plows | 2 |
Drawbar (tested) | 22.87 hp
17.1 kW |
Belt (tested) | 31.05 hp
23.2 kW |
Performance test details ...  | |
Mechanical | |
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Two-wheel drive | |
Manual steering | |
Open operator station. |
Capacity | |
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Fuel | 13 gal
49.2 L |
Hydraulic system | 1.75 gal
6.6 L |
Hydraulics | |
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Capacity | 1.75 gal
6.6 L |
Pump flow | 7.5 gpm
28.4 lpm |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Rear PTO Type | 540 |
Engine RPM | 551@1500 |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Wheelbase | 82.5 inches
209 cm |
Weight | 2928 lbs
1328 kg |
Front tire | 4x15 |
Rear tire | 9x32 |
Full dimensions and tires ...  | |
References | |
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Power-Plus Tractors published in 1951, by Massey-Harris |
Engine
Engine Detail — 140 ci / 2.3 L Gasoline
Manufacturer | Continental |
Fuel Type | Gasoline |
Configuration | 4-cylinder, liquid-cooled |
Displacement | 140 ci
2.3 L |
Bore/Stroke | 3.1875x4.375 inches
81 x 111 mm |
Rated RPM | 1500 |
Oil capacity | 5 qts
4.7 L |
Coolant capacity | 11 qts
10.4 L |
Transmission
Transmission — 4 forward and 1 reverse unsynchronized gear
Type | unsynchronized gear |
Gears | 4 forward and 1 reverse |
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Dimensions
Massey-Harris 22 Tires | |
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Ag front | 4x15 |
Ag rear | 9x32 |
Dimensions | |
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Wheelbase | 82.5 inches
209 cm |
Operating weight | 2928 lbs
1328 kg |
Ballasted weight | 4522 lbs
2051 kg |
Front tread | 6.375/12.375 inches
16/31 cm |
Rear tread | 48 to 88 inches
121 to 223 cm |
Tests
Nebraska Tractor Test 403 | |
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Gasoline 4-speed 2WD
October 15 - 21, 1948
Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 403 file | |
Belt power (max) | 31.05 hp
23.2 kW |
Belt fuel use (max) | 2.8 gal/hour
10.6 l/hour |
Drawbar performance | |
Max power | 22.87 hp
17.1 kW |
Gear 3 used for power test. | |
Max pull | 2,803 lbs
1271 kg |
Gear 1 used for pull test. | |
Photos
Massey-Harris 22 with tricycle front.
Massey-Harris 22 with adjustable wide front.
Massey-Harris 22 operator station and controls.
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