Massey-Harris 55
The Massey-Harris 55 is a tractor produced by Massey Harris. It is equipped with a 382 ci 6.3 L engine. Transmission: 4 forward and 1 reverse. Operating weight: 7223 to 7571 pounds.
Fuel & Capacities
27.5 gal
104.1 L
Transmission
4 forward and 1 reverse
Operating Weight
7223 to 7571 pounds
Overview
 | 1946 - 1955
Standard-tread tractor |
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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 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. |
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 ...  | |
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 |
Engine
Engine options | |
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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 Detail — 382 ci / 6.3 L Gasoline
Manufacturer | Continental J382 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline |
Configuration | 4-cylinder, liquid-cooled |
Displacement | 382 ci
6.3 L |
Bore/Stroke | 4.50x6.00 inches
114 x 152 mm |
Air cleaner | oil bath |
Compression | 5.65:1 |
Rated RPM | 1350 |
Starter | electric |
Starter volts | 6 |
Oil capacity | 10 qts
9.5 L |
Coolant capacity | 28 qts
26.5 L |
Engine Detail — 382 ci / 6.3 L Diesel
Manufacturer | Continental J382D |
Fuel Type | Diesel |
Configuration | 4-cylinder, liquid-cooled vertical I-head |
Displacement | 382 ci
6.3 L |
Bore/Stroke | 4.50x6.00 inches
114 x 152 mm |
Air cleaner | oil bath |
Compression | 15:1 |
Rated RPM | 1350 |
Starter | electric |
Starter volts | 12 |
Engine Detail — 382 ci / 6.3 L
Manufacturer | Continental J382 |
Configuration | 4-cylinder, liquid-cooled vertical I-head |
all fuel | |
Displacement | 382 ci
6.3 L |
Bore/Stroke | 4.50x6.00 inches
114 x 152 mm |
Air cleaner | oil bath |
Compression | 4.5:1 |
Rated RPM | 1350 |
Starter | electric |
Starter volts | 6 |
Oil capacity | 10 qts
9.5 L |
Engine Detail — 382 ci / 6.3 L LP Gas
Manufacturer | Continental J382 |
Fuel Type | LP gas |
Configuration | 4-cylinder, liquid-cooled |
Displacement | 382 ci
6.3 L |
Rated RPM | 1350 |
Transmission
Transmission — 4 forward and 1 reverse gear
Type | gear |
Gears | 4 forward and 1 reverse |
Clutch | dry disc |
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Dimensions
Massey-Harris 55 Tires | |
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Ag front | 7.50x18 |
Standard Ag rear | 14-34 |
Western Ag rear | 18-26 |
Ag rear | 15-34 |
Dimensions | |
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Standard Wheelbase | 88.5 inches
224 cm |
Western Wheelbase | 90.1 inches
228 cm |
Length | 145.5 inches
369 cm |
Height | 83.3 inches
211 cm |
Standard Rear tread | 57.4 inches
145 cm |
Western Rear tread | 70 inches
177 cm |
Massey-Harris 55 Weight | |
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Gas Operating | 7223 lbs
3276 kg |
Diesel Operating | 7571 lbs
3434 kg |
Ballasted | 10155 lbs
4606 kg |
Tests
Tractor Tests | |
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NTTL 394: gasoline 4-speed 2WD | |
NTTL 428: tractor fuel 4-speed 2WD | |
NTTL 452: diesel 4-speed 2WD | |
NTTL 455: gasoline 4-speed 2WD |
Nebraska Tractor Test 394 | |
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Gasoline 4-speed 2WD
May 18 - 27, 1948
Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 394 file | |
Belt power (max) | 58.98 hp
44.0 kW |
Belt fuel use (max) | 5.2 gal/hour
19.7 l/hour |
Drawbar performance | |
Max power | 52.47 hp
39.1 kW |
Gear 3 used for power test. | |
Max pull | 5,674 lbs
2573 kg |
Gear 1 used for pull test. | |
Nebraska Tractor Test 428 | |
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Tractor fuel 4-speed 2WD
October 3 - 14, 1949
Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 428 file | |
Belt power (max) | 52.17 hp
38.9 kW |
Belt fuel use (max) | 5.3 gal/hour
20.1 l/hour |
Drawbar performance | |
Max power | 47.64 hp
35.5 kW |
Gear 3 used for power test. | |
Max pull | 5,546 lbs
2515 kg |
Gear 1 used for pull test. | |
Nebraska Tractor Test 452 | |
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Diesel 4-speed 2WD
October 17 - 26, 1950
Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 452 file | |
Belt power (max) | 59.04 hp
44.0 kW |
Belt fuel use (max) | 3.9 gal/hour
14.8 l/hour |
Drawbar performance | |
Max power | 51.07 hp
38.1 kW |
Gear 3 used for power test. | |
Max pull | 5,865 lbs
2660 kg |
Gear 1 used for pull test. | |
Nebraska Tractor Test 455 | |
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Gasoline 4-speed 2WD
April 16 - May 7, 1951
Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 455 file | |
Belt power (max) | 66.91 hp
49.9 kW |
Belt fuel use (max) | 5.9 gal/hour
22.3 l/hour |
Drawbar performance | |
Max power | 57.55 hp
42.9 kW |
Gear 3 used for power test. | |
Max pull | 6,377 lbs
2892 kg |
Gear 1 used for pull test. | |
Photos
Late style Massey-Harris 55.
Late style Massey-Harris 55.
Late style Massey-Harris 55.
Early style Massey-Harris Fifty-Five.
Massey-Harris 55 operator station and controls.
Massey-Harris 55K in Turkey, sold with a Siemens diesel engine.
Massey-Harris 55K in Turkey, sold with a Siemens diesel engine.
Fluids, Capacities & Working Autonomy
Standard fluid requirements, service intervals, and continuous runtime estimates for Massey Harris Massey-Harris 55.
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 55 Specification Unit Converter
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