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Massey-Harris 444

The Massey-Harris 444 is a tractor produced by Massey Harris. It is equipped with a 277 ci 4.5 L engine. Transmission: 10 forward and 2 reverse. Operating weight: 6500 lbs 2948 kg.

Fuel & Capacities
Gasoline
Transmission
10 forward and 2 reverse
Operating Weight
6500 lbs 2948 kg

Overview

Massey-Harris 444 tractor photo
1956 - 1958 Row-Crop tractor
Production
Manufacturer
Massey-Harris
Row-Crop tractor
Built in Racine, Wisconsin, USA
Total built
7,131
Original price was $3,650 in 1958
Massey-Harris 444 Transmission
10-speed gear
Transmission details ...
Massey-Harris 444 Power
Drawbar (claimed)
35 hp 26.1 kW
PTO (claimed)
48 hp 35.8 kW
Belt (claimed)
43 hp 32.1 kW
Drawbar (tested)
45.3 hp 33.8 kW
Belt (tested)
49.24 hp 36.7 kW
Performance test details ...
Mechanical
Two-wheel drive
Steering
manual
power optional
Differential mechanical shoe brakes
Open operator station.
Power Take-off (PTO)
Rear PTO
independent
Rear PTO Type
540
Engine RPM
542@1500
Dimensions & Tires
Wheelbase
88.125 inches 223 cm
Weight
6500 lbs 2948 kg
Front tire
6.50-16
Rear tire
13-38
Full dimensions and tires ...
References
444 references literature
Dyanmic New Tractors published in 1956, by Massey-Harris

Engine

Engine options
Massey Harris 4.5L 4-cyl diesel
Massey-Harris 4.5L 4-cyl LP gas
Massey-Harris 4.5L 4-cyl gasoline

Engine Detail — 277 ci / 4.5 L Diesel

Manufacturer
Massey Harris
Fuel Type
Diesel
Configuration
4-cylinder, liquid-cooled vertical I-head
Displacement
277 ci 4.5 L
Bore/Stroke
4.00x5.50 inches 102 x 140 mm
Air cleaner
oil bath
Compression
15.9:1
Rated RPM
1500
Starter volts
12
Coolant capacity
22 qts 20.8 L

Engine Detail — 277 ci / 4.5 L LP Gas

Manufacturer
Massey-Harris
Fuel Type
LP gas
Configuration
4-cylinder, liquid-cooled vertical I-head
Displacement
277 ci 4.5 L
Bore/Stroke
4.00x5.50 inches 102 x 140 mm
Compression
9:1
Rated RPM
1500
Starter volts
12
Coolant capacity
23 qts 21.8 L

Engine Detail — 277 ci / 4.5 L Gasoline

Manufacturer
Massey-Harris
Fuel Type
Gasoline
Configuration
4-cylinder, liquid-cooled
Displacement
277 ci 4.5 L
Bore/Stroke
4.00x5.50 inches 102 x 140 mm
Starter volts
12

Transmission

Transmission — 10 forward and 2 reverse gear

Type
gear
Gears
10 forward and 2 reverse
Five gears, plus reverse, in two ranges.
444 gear speeds

Dimensions

Massey-Harris 444 Tires
Ag front
6.50-16
Ag rear
13-38
Dimensions
Wheelbase
88.125 inches 223 cm
Operating weight
6500 lbs 2948 kg
Ballasted weight
9489 lbs 4304 kg

Tests

Tractor Tests
NTTL 576: diesel 10-speed 2WD
NTTL 602: LP gas 10-speed 2WD
Nebraska Tractor Test 576
Diesel 10-speed 2WD June 2 - 14, 1956 Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 576 file
Belt power (max)
48.21 hp 36.0 kW
Belt fuel use (max)
3.2 gal/hour 12.1 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power
43.8 hp 32.7 kW
Max pull
6,463 lbs 2931 kg
Gear 1L used for pull test.
Nebraska Tractor Test 602
LP gas 10-speed 2WD October 25 - November 3, 1956 Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 602 file
Belt power (max)
49.24 hp 36.7 kW
Belt fuel use (max)
5.1 gal/hour 19.3 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power
45.3 hp 33.8 kW
Max pull
6,534 lbs 2963 kg
Gear 1L used for pull test.

Photos

Massey-Harris 444 row-crop.

Massey-Harris 444 row-crop.

Massey-Harris 444 standard.

Massey-Harris 444 standard.

Massey-Harris 444 standard.

Massey-Harris 444 standard.

Massey-Harris 444 standard.

Massey-Harris 444 standard.

Massey-Harris 444 standard.

Massey-Harris 444 standard.

Massey-Harris 444 operator station and controls.

Massey-Harris 444 operator station and controls.

Fluids, Capacities & Working Autonomy

Standard fluid requirements, service intervals, and continuous runtime estimates for Massey Harris Massey-Harris 444.

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 444 Specification Unit Converter

Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for Massey Harris Massey-Harris 444.

Converted Equivalents:

Horsepower (HP)0 hp
Kilowatts (kW)0 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)0 PS

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