Massey-Harris Challenger
The Massey-Harris Challenger is a tractor produced by Massey Harris. It is equipped with a 247.7 ci 4.1 L engine. The rated power output is 34.9 hp 26.0 kW. Transmission: 4 forward and 1 reverse. Operating weight: 3900 lbs 1769 kg.
Engine Power
34.9 hp
26.0 kW
Fuel & Capacities
18 gal
68.1 L
Transmission
4 forward and 1 reverse
Operating Weight
3900 lbs
1769 kg
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Overview
 | 1936 - 1939
Row-Crop tractor |
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1936 - 1939 | |
Row-Crop tractor | |
Production | |
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Manufacturer | Massey-Harris |
Row-Crop tractor | |
Built in Racine, Wisconsin, USA | |
Total built | 14,000 |
The Massey-Harris Challenger was the row-crop version of the Pacemaker. These tractors replaced the Wallis 12/20 in Massey's line. The Twin Power feature increased engine rpms to provide additional horsepower for belt work. | |
Massey-Harris Challenger Engine | |
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Massey-Harris 4.1L 4-cyl gasoline | |
Fuel tank | 18 gal
68.1 L |
Aux. fuel | 1.6 gal
6.1 L |
Engine details ...  | |
Massey-Harris Challenger Transmission | |
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4-speed gear | |
Transmission details ...  |
Massey-Harris Challenger Power | |
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Drawbar (claimed) | 20 hp
14.9 kW |
Belt (claimed) | 32 hp
23.9 kW |
Drawbar (tested) | 29.8 hp
22.2 kW |
Belt (tested) | 34.9 hp
26.0 kW |
Performance test details ...  | |
Mechanical | |
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Two-wheel drive | |
Steering | manual |
Open operator station. | |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Wheelbase | 78 inches
198 cm |
Weight | 3900 lbs
1769 kg |
Front tire | 24x4.50 |
Rear tire | 52x8.00 |
Full dimensions and tires ...  | |
Engine
Engine Detail — 247.7 ci / 4.1 L Gasoline
Manufacturer | Massey-Harris |
Fuel Type | Gasoline |
Configuration | 4-cylinder, liquid-cooled vertical I-head |
Displacement | 247.7 ci
4.1 L |
Bore/Stroke | 3.875x5.25 inches
98 x 133 mm |
Rated RPM | 1200 |
1400 *Twin Power option. | |
Coolant capacity | 20 qts
18.9 L |
Massey-Harris Challenger Engine | |
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Image courtesy of Cyrille Brouard |
Transmission
Transmission — 4 forward and 1 reverse gear
Type | gear |
Gears | 4 forward and 1 reverse |
Dimensions
Massey-Harris Challenger Tires | |
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Ag front | 24x4.50 (steel) |
Ag rear | 52x8.00 (steel) |
Ag front | 5.50x16 |
Ag rear | 11.25x36 |
Dimensions | |
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Wheelbase | 78 inches
198 cm |
Length | 129.3 inches
328 cm |
Height | 58 inches
147 cm |
Weight | 3900 lbs
1769 kg |
Tests
Nebraska Tractor Test 293 | |
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Gasoline
October 1937 | |
Belt power (max) | 34.9 hp
26.0 kW |
Belt fuel use (max) | 3.7 gal/hour
14.0 l/hour |
Drawbar performance | |
Max power | 29.8 hp
22.2 kW |
Photos
Massey-Harris Challenger
Massey-Harris Challenger
Massey-Harris Challenger
Massey-Harris Challenger
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