Massey-Harris 333
The Massey-Harris 333 is a tractor produced by Massey Harris. It is equipped with a 208 ci 3.4 L engine. Transmission: 10 forward and 2 reverse. Operating weight: 6000 lbs 2721 kg.
Fuel & Capacities
Diesel
Transmission
10 forward and 2 reverse
Operating Weight
6000 lbs
2721 kg
Overview
![]() | 1956 - 1958
Row-Crop tractor |
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Production | |
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Manufacturer | Massey-Harris |
Row-Crop tractor | |
Built in Racine, Wisconsin, USA | |
Total built | 2,748 |
Original price was $3,000 in 1958 | |
Massey-Harris 333 Transmission | |
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10-speed gear | |
Transmission details ... |
Massey-Harris 333 Power | |
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Drawbar (claimed) | 27 hp
20.1 kW |
PTO (claimed) | 37 hp
27.6 kW |
Drawbar (tested) | 37.26 hp
27.8 kW |
Belt (tested) | 41.89 hp
31.2 kW |
Performance test details ... | |
Mechanical | |
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Two-wheel drive | |
Steering | manual |
power optional | |
Mechanical expanding shoe brakes | |
Open operator station. | |
Tractor hitch | |
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Rear Type | I |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Rear PTO | independent |
Rear PTO Type | 540 |
Engine RPM | 542@1500 |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Wheelbase | 88.1 inches
223 cm |
Weight | 6000 lbs
2721 kg |
Front tire | 6.50-16 |
Rear tire | 11-38 |
Full dimensions and tires ... | |
Belt Pulley | |
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Diameter | 13.5 inches
34 cm |
Width | 6.5 inches
16 cm |
RPM | 876 |
Speed | 3,097 ft/min
943.97 meters/min |
References | |
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Dyanmic New Tractors published in 1956, by Massey-Harris |
Engine
Engine options | |
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Continental 3.4L 4-cyl gasoline | |
Continental 3.4L 4-cyl diesel |
Engine Detail — 208 ci / 3.4 L Gasoline
Manufacturer | Continental E-208 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline |
Configuration | 4-cylinder, liquid-cooled vertical I-head |
Displacement | 208 ci
3.4 L |
Bore/Stroke | 3.6875x4.875 inches
94 x 124 mm |
Air cleaner | oil bath |
Compression | 7.15:1 |
Rated RPM | 1500 |
Starter volts | 12 |
Coolant capacity | 17.33 qts
16.4 L |
Engine Detail — 208 ci / 3.4 L Diesel
Manufacturer | Continental ED-208 |
Fuel Type | Diesel |
Configuration | 4-cylinder, liquid-cooled vertical I-head |
Displacement | 208 ci
3.4 L |
Bore/Stroke | 3.6875x4.875 inches
94 x 124 mm |
Air cleaner | oil bath |
Compression | 16:1 |
Rated RPM | 1500 |
Starter volts | 12 |
Transmission
Transmission — 10 forward and 2 reverse gear
Type | gear |
Gears | 10 forward and 2 reverse |
Five gears (1-5) plus reverse (R) in two ranges (low/high). | |
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Dimensions
Massey-Harris 333 Tires | |
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Ag front | 6.50-16 |
Ag rear | 11-38 |
12-38 | |
Dimensions | |
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Wheelbase | 88.1 inches
223 cm |
Height | 84 inches
213 cm |
Operating weight | 6000 lbs
2721 kg |
Ballasted weight | 7935 lbs
3599 kg |
Tests
Tractor Tests | |
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NTTL 577: diesel 10-speed 2WD | |
NTTL 603: gasoline 10-speed 2WD |
Nebraska Tractor Test 577 | |
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Diesel 10-speed 2WD
June 8 - 13, 1956
Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 577 file | |
Belt power (max) | 37.15 hp
27.7 kW |
Belt fuel use (max) | 2.6 gal/hour
9.8 l/hour |
Drawbar performance | |
Max power | 33.34 hp
24.9 kW |
Gear 3-Hi used for power test. | |
Max pull | 5,262 lbs
2386 kg |
Gear 1-Low used for pull test. | |
Nebraska Tractor Test 603 | |
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Gasoline 10-speed 2WD
October 25 - November 3, 1956
Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 603 file | |
Belt power (max) | 41.89 hp
31.2 kW |
Belt fuel use (max) | 3.6 gal/hour
13.6 l/hour |
Drawbar performance | |
Max power | 37.26 hp
27.8 kW |
Gear 3-Hi used for power test. | |
Max pull | 5,423 lbs
2459 kg |
Gear 1-Hi used for pull test. | |
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Fluids, Capacities & Working Autonomy
Standard fluid requirements, service intervals, and continuous runtime estimates for Massey Harris Massey-Harris 333.
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 333 Specification Unit Converter
Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for Massey Harris Massey-Harris 333.
Converted Equivalents:
Horsepower (HP)0 hp
Kilowatts (kW)0 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)0 PS
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