Massey-Harris

44 Special

Farm tractor · 1953–1955 · 40 hp

The Massey-Harris 44 Special is a farm tractor manufactured from 1953 to 1955. It features a Massey-Harris engine, and manual worm-and-sector steering. The transmission is a unsynchronized gear type with 5 forward and 1 reverse.

Engine

EngineMassey-Harris
Fuel Typegasoline
Cylinders4
Coolingliquid-cooled vertical I-head
Displacement277 ci (4.5 L)
Bore4 in (102 mm)
Stroke5.5 in (140 mm)
Compression Ratio6.25
Power Gross40 hp (29.8 kW)
Power Drawbar43.58 hp (32.5 kW)
Power Belt48.95 hp (36.5 kW)
Air Cleaneroil bath
Fuel SystemZenith 1.25" carburetor
Oil Capacity8 qts (7.6 L)
Coolant Capacity22 qts (20.8 L)
ManufacturerMassey-Harris
Rated1,350 RPM

Transmission

Transmission Typeunsynchronized gear
Gears5 forward and 1 reverse
Clutch11-inch dry disc
Available Options5-speed unsynchronized gear

Hydraulics

Pressure1,050 psi (72.4 bar)
System Capacity1.75 gal (6.6 L)

Dimensions

Length135.3 in (343 cm)
Width79 in (200 cm)
Height80 in (203 cm)
Wheelbase88 in (223 cm)

Tires & Tracks

Front Ag6.50x16, 9.00x10
Rear Ag11-38, 12-38, 13-38

Fuel

Capacity23 gal (87.1 L)

Steering

Typemanual worm-and-sector