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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. The rated power output is 66.91 hp 49.9 kW. Transmission: 4 forward and 1 reverse. Operating weight: 7223 to 7571 pounds.

Engine Power
66.91 hp 49.9 kW
Fuel & Capacities
27.5 gal 104.1 L
Transmission
4 forward and 1 reverse
Operating Weight
7223 to 7571 pounds

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Overview

Massey-Harris 55 tractor photo
1946 - 1955 Standard-tread tractor
1946 - 1955
Standard-tread tractor
Production
Manufacturer
Massey-Harris
Standard-tread tractor
Original price was $3,850 in 1955
Variants
55K
all-fuel engine
55D
diesel engine
Western
wide-tread
Massey-Harris 55 Transmission
4-speed gear
Transmission details ...
Massey-Harris 55 Power
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
Two-wheel drive
Manual steering
Differential mechanical expanding shoe brakes
Open operator station.
Capacity
Fuel
27.5 gal 104.1 L
Hydraulic system
3.5 gal 13.2 L
Hydraulics
Capacity
3.5 gal 13.2 L
Total flow
10 gpm 37.9 lpm
Power Take-off (PTO)
Rear PTO Type
540 (1.375)
Engine RPM
521@1350
Dimensions & Tires
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
55 references literature
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 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
55 gear speeds

Dimensions

Massey-Harris 55 Tires
Ag front
7.50x18
Standard Ag rear
14-34
Western Ag rear
18-26
Ag rear
15-34
Dimensions
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
Gas Operating
7223 lbs 3276 kg
Diesel Operating
7571 lbs 3434 kg
Ballasted
10155 lbs 4606 kg

Tests

Tractor Tests
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
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
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
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
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.

Late style Massey-Harris 55.

Late style Massey-Harris 55.

Late style Massey-Harris 55.

Early style Massey-Harris Fifty-Five.

Early style Massey-Harris Fifty-Five.

Massey-Harris 55 operator station and controls.

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.

Massey-Harris 55K in Turkey, sold with a Siemens diesel engine.

Massey-Harris 55K in Turkey, sold with a Siemens diesel engine.

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