massey harris 55
![]() | 1946 - 1955
Standard-tread tractor | 1946 - 1955 | Standard-tread tractor |
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1946 - 1955 | |||
Standard-tread tractor | |||
1946 - 1955 | |
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Standard-tread tractor |
Production | |
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Manufacturer | Massey-Harris |
Standard-tread tractor | |
Original price was $3,850 in 1955 | |
Variants | |
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55K | all-fuel engine |
55D | diesel engine |
Western | wide-tread |
Massey-Harris 55 Engines | |
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Continental 6.3L 4-cyl gasoline | |
Continental 6.3L 4-cyl diesel | |
Continental 6.3L 4-cyl all fuel | |
Continental 6.3L 4-cyl LP gas | |
Engine details ... |
Massey-Harris 55 Transmission | |
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4-speed gear | |
Transmission details ... |
Massey-Harris 55 Power | |
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Drawbar (claimed) | 41 hp
30.6 kW |
PTO (claimed) | 56 hp
41.8 kW |
Plows | 5 |
Drawbar (tested) | 57.55 hp
42.9 kW |
Belt (tested) | 66.91 hp
49.9 kW |
Performance test details ... | |
Mechanical | |
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Two-wheel drive | |
Manual steering | |
Differential mechanical expanding shoe brakes | |
Open operator station. |
Photos | |
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Massey-Harris 55 photos... |
Capacity | |
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Fuel | 27.5 gal
104.1 L |
Hydraulic system | 3.5 gal
13.2 L |
Hydraulics | |
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Capacity | 3.5 gal
13.2 L |
Total flow | 10 gpm
37.9 lpm |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Rear PTO Type | 540 (1.375) |
Engine RPM | 521@1350 |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Standard Wheelbase | 88.5 inches
224 cm |
Western Wheelbase | 90.1 inches
228 cm |
Weight | 7223 to 7571 pounds |
Front tire | 7.50x18 |
Rear tire | 14-34 |
Full dimensions and tires ... | |
55 Serial Number Location | |
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On side of tractor frame. |
55 Serial Numbers | |
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1946 | 1001 (gasoline) |
1947 | 1116 (gasoline) |
1948 | 2132 (gasoline) |
1949 | 3581 (gasoline) |
1950 | 5468 (gasoline) |
1951 | 6399 (gasoline) |
1952 | 10001 (gasoline) |
1953 | 13017 (gasoline) |
1954 | 15299 (gasoline) |
1955 | 17059 (gasoline) |
1946 | 1001 (all-fuel) |
1947 | 1013 (all-fuel) |
1948 | 1554 (all-fuel) |
1949 | 3033 (all-fuel) |
1950 | 4078 (all-fuel) |
1951 | 4808 (all-fuel) |
1952 | 5503/10001 (all-fuel) |
1953 | 13017 (all-fuel) |
1954 | 15299 (all-fuel) |
1955 | 17059 (all-fuel) |
1949 | 1001 (diesel) |
1950 | 1022 (diesel) |
1951 | 2058 (diesel) |
1952 | 2822/10001 (diesel) |
1953 | 13017 (diesel) |
1954 | 15299 (diesel) |
1955 | 17059 (diesel) |
FAQ: How to read a serial number table. | |
References | |
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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 |
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