Massey-Harris
44 Special
Farm tractor · 1953–1955 · 40 hp
Massey-Harris44 Special
The Massey-Harris 44 Special is a farm tractor manufactured from 1953 to 1955. It features a Massey-Harris 4.5L 4-cyl gasoline engine, and manual worm-and-sector steering. The transmission is a unsynchronized gear type with 5 forward and 1 reverse.
Overview
Production
| Tractor Type | row-crop |
|---|---|
| Manufacture Location | Racine, Wisconsin, USA |
Mechanical
| Steering | manual worm-and-sector |
|---|---|
| Brakes | differential mechanical drum |
Hydraulics
| Hydraulic Pressure | 1,050 psi (72.4 bar) |
|---|---|
| Hydraulic System Capacity | 1.75 gal (6.6 L) |
Fuel
| Fuel Tank Gas | 23 gal (87.1 L) |
|---|
Other
| Plows | 3 |
|---|---|
| Plows Max | 4 |
| Engine Options | Massey-Harris 4.5L 4-cyl gasoline, Continental 4.3L 4-cyl diesel, Massey-Harris 4.3L 4-cyl tractor fuel, Massey-Harris 4.3L 4-cyl LP gas |
| Operator Station | open operator station |
| Fuel Tank Lpgas | 27.2 gal (103 L) |
| Fuel Tank Distillate | 19 gal (71.9 L) |
| Total Hydraulic Flow | 7.5 gpm (28.4 lpm) |
Engine
| Engine | Massey-Harris |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type | gasoline |
| Cylinders | 4-cylinder |
| Cooling | liquid-cooled vertical I-head |
| Displacement | 277 ci (4.5 L) |
| Bore | 4 in (102 mm) |
| Bore Stroke | 4.00x5.50 in (102 x 140 mm) |
| Stroke | 5.5 in (140 mm) |
| Compression Ratio | 6.25 |
| Air Cleaner | oil bath |
| Fuel System | Zenith 1.25" carburetor |
| Oil Capacity | 8 qts (7.6 L) |
| Coolant Capacity | 22 qts (20.8 L) |
| Rated | 1,350 RPM |
| Manufacturer | Massey-Harris |
Option 1
| Engine | Massey-Harris |
|---|---|
| Cooling | liquid-cooled vertical I-head |
| Cylinders | 4-cylinder |
| Fuel Type | gasoline |
| Rated | 1,350 RPM |
| Air Cleaner | oil bath |
| Bore | 4 in (102 mm) |
| Fuel System | Zenith 1.25" carburetor |
| Manufacturer | Massey-Harris |
| Stroke | 5.5 in (140 mm) |
| Displacement | 277 ci (4.5 L) |
| Oil Capacity | 8 qts (7.6 L) |
| Compression Ratio | 6.25 |
| Bore Stroke | 4.00x5.50 in (102 x 140 mm) |
| Coolant Capacity | 22 qts (20.8 L) |
Option 2
| Engine | Continental |
|---|---|
| Cooling | liquid-cooled vertical I-head |
| Power | 40 hp (29.8 kW) |
| Cylinders | 4-cylinder |
| Fuel Type | diesel |
| Rated | 1,500 RPM |
| Air Cleaner | oil bath |
| Bore | 3.88 in (98 mm) |
| Manufacturer | Continental |
| Stroke | 5.5 in (140 mm) |
| Displacement | 259.4 ci (4.3 L) |
| Compression Ratio | 15 |
| Bore Stroke | 3.875x5.50 in (98 x 140 mm) |
Option 3
| Engine | Massey-Harris |
|---|---|
| Cooling | liquid-cooled vertical I-head |
| Cylinders | 4-cylinder |
| Fuel Type | tractor fuel |
| Rated | 1,350 RPM |
| Air Cleaner | oil bath |
| Bore | 3.88 in (98 mm) |
| Manufacturer | Massey-Harris |
| Stroke | 5.5 in (140 mm) |
| Displacement | 259.4 ci (4.3 L) |
| Compression Ratio | 4.68 |
| Bore Stroke | 3.875x5.50 in (98 x 140 mm) |
Option 4
| Engine | Massey-Harris |
|---|---|
| Cooling | liquid-cooled vertical I-head |
| Cylinders | 4-cylinder |
| Fuel Type | LP gas |
| Rated | 1,350 RPM |
| Air Cleaner | oil bath |
| Bore | 3.88 in (98 mm) |
| Manufacturer | Massey-Harris |
| Stroke | 5.5 in (140 mm) |
| Displacement | 259.4 ci (4.3 L) |
| Bore Stroke | 3.875x5.50 in (98 x 140 mm) |
Dimensions
| Length | 135.3 in (343 cm) |
|---|---|
| Width | 79 in (200 cm) |
| Height | 80 in (203 cm) |
| Wheelbase | 88 in (223 cm) |
| Tires Ag Front | 6.50x16, 9.00x10 |
| Tires Ag Rear | 11-38, 12-38, 13-38 |
Transmission
| Transmission Type | unsynchronized gear |
|---|---|
| Gears | 5 forward and 1 reverse |
| Clutch | 11-inch dry disc |
Test Results
| Fuel Type | Gasoline |
|---|---|
| Test Date | October 10 - 24, 1953 |
| Test Link | Nebraska Tractor Test 510 file |
| Test Number | 510 |
| Pull Test Gear | 1 |
| Test Reference | Nebraska Tractor Test 510 |
| Power Test Gear | 3 |
| Belt Power Max | 48.95 hp (36.5 kW) |
| Transmission Type | 5-speed |
| Drawbar Max Power | 43.58 hp (32.5 kW) |
| Drawbar Max Pull | 5,341 lbs (2,422 kg) |
| Belt Fuel Use Max | 4.3 gal/hr (16.3 L/hr) |