Massey-Harris 44 Row-Crop

The Massey-Harris 44 Row-Crop is a tractor produced by Massey Harris. It is equipped with a 259.4 ci 4.3 L engine. The listed engine power is Gasoline (listed): 45 hp / 33.6 kW; Diesel (listed): 40 hp / 29.8 kW. Transmission: 5 forward and 1 reverse. Operating weight: 4165 to 4253 pounds.

Overview

	1947 - 1953 Row-Crop tractor

Production
Manufacturer	Massey-Harris
Row-Crop tractor
Built in Racine, Wisconsin, USA
Total built	84,000

Variants
44 Row-Crop	tricycle front
44 Standard	fixed, wide-front
44-6	6-cyl engine

Massey-Harris 44 Row-Crop Transmission
5-speed unsynchronized gear
Transmission details ...

Massey-Harris 44 Row-Crop Power
Engine	45 hp 33.6 kW
Drawbar (claimed)	31 hp 23.1 kW
PTO (claimed)	44 hp 32.8 kW
Plows	3-4
Drawbar (tested)	39.90 hp 29.8 kW
Belt (tested)	45.64 hp 34.0 kW
Performance test details ...

Mechanical
Two-wheel drive
Manual steering
Differential mechanical drum brakes
Open operator station.

Capacity
Fuel	19 gal 71.9 L
Aux. fuel	5.75 gal 21.8 L
Hydraulic system	1.75 gal 6.6 L

Hydraulics
Capacity	1.75 gal 6.6 L
Pressure	1050 psi 72.4 bar
Total flow	7.5 gpm 28.4 lpm

Tractor hitch
Type	Massey Hitch-All

Power Take-off (PTO)
Rear PTO	transmission
	live *Live PTO available on late models of the Massey 44.
Rear PTO Type	534

Dimensions & Tires
Wheelbase	87.75 inches 222 cm
Weight	4165 to 4253 pounds
Front tire	5.50-16
Rear tire	11-38
Full dimensions and tires ...

Belt Pulley
Diameter	13.5 inches 34 cm
Width	6 inches 15 cm
RPM	970
Speed	3,050 ft/min 929.64 meters/min

Electrical
Charging system	generator
Batteries	1 (gas)
	2 (diesel)
Battery volts	6

References
Model 44K published in 1950, by Massey Harris
Tractors published in 1946, by Massey-Harris
Power-Plus Tractors published in 1951, by Massey-Harris
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
Continental 4.3L 4-cyl gasoline
Continental 4.3L 4-cyl diesel
Massey-Harris 4.3L 4-cyl tractor fuel
Massey-Harris 4.3L 4-cyl LP gas

Engine Detail — 259.4 ci / 4.3 L Gasoline

Manufacturer	Continental
Fuel Type	Gasoline
Configuration	4-cylinder, liquid-cooled
Displacement	259.4 ci 4.3 L
Bore/Stroke	3.875x5.50 inches 98 x 140 mm
Power	45 hp 33.6 kW
Fuel system	Zenith carburetor
Air cleaner	oil bath
Compression	5.65:1
Rated RPM	1350
Starter	electric
Starter volts	6
Oil capacity	8 qts 7.6 L
Coolant capacity	23 qts 21.8 L

Engine Detail — 259.4 ci / 4.3 L Diesel

Manufacturer	Continental
Fuel Type	Diesel
Configuration	4-cylinder, liquid-cooled vertical I-head
Displacement	259.4 ci 4.3 L
Bore/Stroke	3.875x5.50 inches 98 x 140 mm
Power	40 hp 29.8 kW
Air cleaner	oil bath
Compression	15.0:1
Rated RPM	1350
Starter	electric
Starter volts	12

Massey-Harris 44 Row-Crop Engine

Engine Detail — 259.4 ci / 4.3 L

Manufacturer	Massey-Harris
Configuration	4-cylinder, liquid-cooled vertical I-head
tractor fuel
Displacement	259.4 ci 4.3 L
Bore/Stroke	3.875x5.50 inches 98 x 140 mm
Air cleaner	oil bath
Compression	4.65:1
Rated RPM	1350
Starter	electric
Starter volts	6

Engine Detail — 259.4 ci / 4.3 L LP Gas

Manufacturer	Massey-Harris
Fuel Type	LP gas
Configuration	4-cylinder, liquid-cooled vertical I-head
Only 460 model Massey Harris model 44 tractors were built with the LP-gas engine, all of them in 1952.
Displacement	259.4 ci 4.3 L
Bore/Stroke	3.875x5.50 inches 98 x 140 mm
Air cleaner	oil bath
Rated RPM	1350
Starter	electric
Starter volts	6

Transmission

Transmission — 5 forward and 1 reverse unsynchronized gear

Type	unsynchronized gear
Gears	5 forward and 1 reverse
Clutch	dry disc
Oil capacity	52 qts 49.2 L

Dimensions

Massey-Harris 44 Row-Crop Tires
Ag front	5.50-16
Ag rear	11-38
Ag rear	12-38
	13-38

Dimensions
Wheelbase	87.75 inches 222 cm
Length	135.3 inches 343 cm
Width	79 inches 200 cm
Height	80 inches 203 cm
Front tread	6 inches 15 cm
Rear tread	51.25 to 88.375 inches 130 to 224 cm

Massey-Harris 44 Row-Crop Weight
Shipping	4165 lbs (gas) 1889 kg
	4253 lbs (diesel) 1929 kg
Ballasted	6925 lbs 3141 kg

Tests

Nebraska Tractor Test 389
260 gasoline 5-speed 2WD October 29 - November 12, 1947 Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 389 file
Belt power (max)	45.64 hp 34.0 kW
Belt fuel use (max)	4.0 gal/hour 15.1 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power	39.90 hp 29.8 kW
Gear 3 used for power test.
Max pull	4,612 lbs 2092 kg
Gear 1 used for pull test.

Photos

Massey Harris 44 LP wide front end.

Massey Harris 44 tricycle.

Massey Harris 44 tractors with tricycle and wide front ends.

Wide-front Massey Harris 44.

Wide-front Massey Harris 44.

Wide-front Massey Harris 44.

Wide-front Massey Harris 44.

Wide-front Massey Harris 44.

Massey Harris 44 operator station and controls.