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. The rated power output is 49.24 hp 36.7 kW. Transmission: 10 forward and 2 reverse. Operating weight: 6500 lbs 2948 kg.

Overview

	1956 - 1958 Row-Crop tractor
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
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.

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 standard.

Massey-Harris 444 standard.

Massey-Harris 444 standard.

Massey-Harris 444 standard.

Massey-Harris 444 operator station and controls.