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Massey-Harris 30

The Massey-Harris 30 is a tractor produced by Massey Harris. It is equipped with a 162.4 ci 2.7 L engine. Transmission: 5 forward and 1 reverse. Operating weight: 3500 lbs 1587 kg.

Fuel & Capacities
20 gal 75.7 L
Transmission
5 forward and 1 reverse
Operating Weight
3500 lbs 1587 kg

Overview

Massey-Harris 30 tractor photo
1946 - 1952 Row-Crop tractor
Production
Manufacturer
Massey-Harris
Row-Crop tractor
Built in Racine, Wisconsin, USA
Total built
32,418
Original price was $2,065 in 1952
Variants
30 RC
row-crop
30 STD
standard tread
Massey-Harris 30 Engine
Continental 2.7L 4-cyl gasoline
Fuel tank
20 gal 75.7 L
Engine details ...
Massey-Harris 30 Transmission
5-speed gear
Transmission details ...
Massey-Harris 30 Power
Drawbar (claimed)
21 hp 15.7 kW
PTO (claimed)
33 hp 24.6 kW
Plows
2-3
Drawbar (tested)
26.24 hp 19.6 kW
Belt (tested)
34.18 hp 25.5 kW
Performance test details ...
Mechanical
Two-wheel drive
Final drives
bull gear
Manual steering
Mechanical brakes
Open operator station.
Hydraulics
Type
open center
Tractor hitch
Type
Depth-O-Matic OptOptional
Power Take-off (PTO)
Rear PTO Type
540
Engine RPM
551@1500
Dimensions & Tires
Wheelbase
84.5 inches 214 cm
Weight
3500 lbs 1587 kg
Front tire
5.00-15
Rear tire
10-38
Full dimensions and tires ...
Belt Pulley
Diameter
13.5 inches 34 cm
Width
6.25 inches 15 cm
RPM
838
Speed
2960 ft/min 902.21 meters/min
Electrical
Ground
positive
Battery volts
6
References
30 references literature
Tractors published in 1946, by Massey-Harris
Power-Plus Tractors published in 1951, by Massey-Harris

Engine

Engine Detail — 162.4 ci / 2.7 L Gasoline

Manufacturer
Continental F162
Fuel Type
Gasoline
Configuration
4-cylinder, liquid-cooled
Displacement
162.4 ci 2.7 L
Bore/Stroke
3.4375x4.375 inches 87 x 111 mm
Compression
6.1:1
Rated RPM
1800
Starter
electric
Starter volts
6
Coolant capacity
12 qts 11.4 L

Transmission

Transmission — 5 forward and 1 reverse gear

Type
gear
Gears
5 forward and 1 reverse
Clutch
dry disc
30 gear speeds

Dimensions

Massey-Harris 30 Tires
Ag front
5.00-15
Ag rear
10-38
Dimensions
Wheelbase
84.5 inches 214 cm
Length
128 inches 325 cm
Height
74.3 inches 188 cm
Operating weight
3500 lbs 1587 kg
Ballasted weight
5200 lbs 2358 kg
Front tread
7.5 to inches 19 to 0 cm
Rear tread
52 to 88 inches 132 to 223 cm

Tests

Nebraska Tractor Test 409
Gasoline 2WD May 12 - 25, 1949 Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 409 file
Belt power (max)
34.18 hp 25.5 kW
Belt fuel use (max)
3.3 gal/hour 12.5 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power
26.24 hp 19.6 kW
Gear 3 used for power test.
Max pull
3,273 lbs 1484 kg
Gear 1 used for pull test.

Photos

Massey-Harris 30

Massey-Harris 30

Fluids, Capacities & Working Autonomy

Standard fluid requirements, service intervals, and continuous runtime estimates for Massey Harris Massey-Harris 30.

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 30 Specification Unit Converter

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