Massey-Harris 33
The Massey-Harris 33 is a tractor produced by Massey Harris. It is equipped with a 201 ci 3.3 L engine. Transmission: 5 forward and 1 reverse. Operating weight: 5191 lbs 2354 kg.
Fuel & Capacities
Diesel
Transmission
5 forward and 1 reverse
Operating Weight
5191 lbs
2354 kg
Overview
![]() | 1952 - 1955
Row-Crop tractor |
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Production | |
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Manufacturer | Massey-Harris |
Row-Crop tractor | |
Original price was $2,550 in 1955 | |
Massey-Harris 33 Transmission | |
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5-speed gear | |
Transmission details ... |
Massey-Harris 33 Power | |
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Drawbar (claimed) | 28 hp
20.9 kW |
PTO (claimed) | 36 hp
26.8 kW |
Plows | 3 |
Drawbar (tested) | 35.54 hp
26.5 kW |
Belt (tested) | 39.52 hp
29.5 kW |
Performance test details ... | |
Mechanical | |
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Two-wheel drive | |
Manual steering | |
Open operator station |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Rear PTO Type | 540 |
Engine RPM | 551@1500 |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Wheelbase | 100.6 inches
255 cm |
Weight | 5191 lbs
2354 kg |
Front tire | 5.50-16 |
Rear tire | 11-38 |
Full dimensions and tires ... | |
Belt Pulley | |
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Diameter | 13.5 inches
34 cm |
Width | 6.4 inches
16 cm |
RPM | 890 |
Speed | 3146 ft/min
958.90 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 |
Engine
Engine options | |
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Continental 3.3L 4-cyl gasoline | |
Continental 3.3L 4-cyl diesel |
Engine Detail — 201 ci / 3.3 L Gasoline
Manufacturer | Continental |
Fuel Type | Gasoline |
Configuration | 4-cylinder, liquid-cooled |
Displacement | 201 ci
3.3 L |
Bore/Stroke | 3.625x4.875 inches
92 x 124 mm |
Air cleaner | oil bath |
Compression | 6.3:1 |
Rated RPM | 1500 |
Starter volts | 6 |
Oil capacity | 8 qts
7.6 L |
Coolant capacity | 18 qts
17.0 L |
Massey-Harris 33 Engine | |
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Engine Detail — 201 ci / 3.3 L Diesel
Manufacturer | Continental |
Fuel Type | Diesel |
Configuration | 4-cylinder, liquid-cooled |
Displacement | 201 ci
3.3 L |
Bore/Stroke | 3.625x4.875 inches
92 x 124 mm |
Air cleaner | oil bath |
Compression | 15:1 |
Rated RPM | 1500 |
Oil capacity | 8 qts
7.6 L |
Coolant capacity | 18 qts
17.0 L |
Transmission
Transmission — 5 forward and 1 reverse gear
Type | gear |
Gears | 5 forward and 1 reverse |
Clutch | 254mm mechanical dry disc |
With 11-38 rear tires. | |
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Dimensions
Massey-Harris 33 Tires | |
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Ag front | 5.50-16 |
Ag rear | 11-38 |
Ag front | 9.00x10 |
Ag rear | 12-28 |
13-28 | |
12-38 | |
13-30 | |
Dimensions | |
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Wheelbase | 100.6 inches
255 cm |
Operating weight | 5191 lbs
2354 kg |
Ballasted weight | 7007 lbs
3178 kg |
Tricycle to inches
21 to 0 cm Front tread | 8.5 |
Rear tread | 52.75 to 88.625 inches
133 to 225 cm |
Tests
Nebraska Tractor Test 509 | |
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Gasoline 5-speed 2WD
October 10 - 24, 1953
Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 509 file | |
Belt power (max) | 39.52 hp
29.5 kW |
Belt fuel use (max) | 3.4 gal/hour
12.9 l/hour |
Drawbar performance | |
Max power | 35.54 hp
26.5 kW |
Gear 3 used for power test. | |
Max pull | 4,456 lbs
2021 kg |
Gear 1 used for pull test. | |
Photos
Fluids, Capacities & Working Autonomy
Standard fluid requirements, service intervals, and continuous runtime estimates for Massey Harris Massey-Harris 33.
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 33 Specification Unit Converter
Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for Massey Harris Massey-Harris 33.
Converted Equivalents:
Horsepower (HP)0 hp
Kilowatts (kW)0 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)0 PS
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