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Massey-Harris 555

The Massey-Harris 555 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: 7500 lbs 3402 kg.

Fuel & Capacities
Diesel
Transmission
4 forward and 1 reverse
Operating Weight
7500 lbs 3402 kg

Overview

Massey-Harris 555 tractor photo
1955 - 1958 Standard-tread tractor
Production
Manufacturer
Massey-Harris
Standard-tread tractor
Original price was $4,200 in 1958
Massey-Harris 555 Transmission
4-speed gear
Transmission details ...
Massey-Harris 555 Power
PTO (claimed)
71 hp 52.9 kW
Drawbar (tested)
57.55 hp 42.9 kW
Belt (tested)
66.91 hp 49.9 kW
Performance test details ...
Mechanical
Two-wheel drive
Open operator station.
Power Take-off (PTO)
Rear PTO Type
540
Engine RPM
521@1350
Dimensions & Tires
Wheelbase
88.5 inches 224 cm
Weight
7500 lbs 3402 kg
Front tire
7.50-18
Rear tire
14-34
Full dimensions and tires ...
References
555 references literature
Dyanmic New Tractors published in 1956, by Massey-Harris

Engine

Engine options
Continental 6.3L 4-cyl gasoline
Continental 6.3L 4-cyl diesel

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
Rated RPM
1350

Engine Detail — 382 ci / 6.3 L Diesel

Manufacturer
Continental J382D
Fuel Type
Diesel
Configuration
4-cylinder, liquid-cooled
Displacement
382 ci 6.3 L
Bore/Stroke
4.50x6.00 inches 114 x 152 mm
Rated RPM
1350

Transmission

Transmission — 4 forward and 1 reverse gear

Type
gear
Gears
4 forward and 1 reverse
Clutch
dry disc
555 gear speeds

Dimensions

Massey-Harris 555 Tires
Ag front
7.50-18
Ag rear
14-34
Dimensions
Wheelbase
88.5 inches 224 cm
Weight
7500 lbs 3402 kg
Rear tread
57.3 inches 145 cm

Tests

Tractor Tests
NTTL 452: diesel 4-speed 2WD
NTTL 455: gasoline 4-speed 2WD
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

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Massey-Harris 555 operator station and controls.

Massey-Harris 555 operator station and controls.

Fluids, Capacities & Working Autonomy

Standard fluid requirements, service intervals, and continuous runtime estimates for Massey Harris Massey-Harris 555.

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 555 Specification Unit Converter

Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for Massey Harris Massey-Harris 555.

Converted Equivalents:

Horsepower (HP)0 hp
Kilowatts (kW)0 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)0 PS

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