Massey-Harris 44 Special: all source data

All 89 values recorded for this model, as the source lists them and in its units. The spec sheet shows the same data checked, typed and converted.

Overview

Production
ManufacturerMassey-Harris
(no label)Row-Crop tractor
(no label)Built in Racine, Wisconsin, USA
(no label)The Massey Harris 44 Special offered a bored-out gasoline engine, increasing displacement over the 44. The diesel, distillate, and LP-gas engines remained the same. The 44 Special was available in row-crop, standard, cane (high-crop), and rice configurations.
Engine
(no label)Massey-Harris 4.5L 4-cyl gasoline
(no label)Continental 4.3L 4-cyl diesel
(no label)Massey-Harris 4.3L 4-cyl tractor fuel
(no label)Massey-Harris 4.3L 4-cyl LP gas
Transmission
(no label)5-speed unsynchronized gear
Power
Engine40 hp | 29.8 kW
Plows3-4
Drawbar (tested)43.58 hp | 32.5 kW
Belt (tested)48.95 hp | 36.5 kW
Mechanical
Steeringmanual worm-and-sector
(no label)Differential mechanical drum brakes
(no label)Open operator station.
Capacity
Fuel23 gal (gas) | 87.1 L
Fuel19 gal (diesel) | 71.9 L
Fuel27.2 gal (LP-gas) | 103.0 L
Hydraulic system1.75 gal | 6.6 L
Hydraulics
Capacity1.75 gal | 6.6 L
Pressure1050 psi | 72.4 bar
Total flow7.5 gpm | 28.4 lpm
Hitch
TypeMassey Hitch-All
Pto
Rear PTOlive
Rear PTO Type534
Engine RPM534@1350
Dimensions
Wheelbase88 inches | 223 cm
Front tire6.50x16
Rear tire11-38
Belt pulley
Diameter13.5 inches | 34 cm
Width6 inches | 15 cm
RPM863
Speed3050 ft/min | 929.64 meters/min

Engine

Engine options
(no label)Massey-Harris 4.5L 4-cyl gasoline
(no label)Continental 4.3L 4-cyl diesel
(no label)Massey-Harris 4.3L 4-cyl tractor fuel
(no label)Massey-Harris 4.3L 4-cyl LP gas
Engine detail
(no label)Massey-Harris
(no label)gasoline
(no label)4-cylinder
(no label)liquid-cooled vertical I-head
Displacement277 ci | 4.5 L
Bore/Stroke4.00x5.50 inches | 102 x 140 mm
Fuel systemZenith 1.25" carburetor
Air cleaneroil bath
Compression6.25:1
Rated RPM1350
Oil capacity8 qts | 7.6 L
Coolant capacity (Coolant)22 qts | 20.8 L
(no label)Continental
(no label)diesel
(no label)4-cylinder
(no label)liquid-cooled vertical I-head
Displacement259.4 ci | 4.3 L
Bore/Stroke3.875x5.50 inches | 98 x 140 mm
Power40 hp | 29.8 kW
Air cleaneroil bath
Compression15.0:1
Rated RPM1500
(no label)Massey-Harris
(no label)tractor fuel
(no label)4-cylinder
(no label)liquid-cooled vertical I-head
Displacement259.4 ci | 4.3 L
Bore/Stroke3.875x5.50 inches | 98 x 140 mm
Air cleaneroil bath
Compression4.68:1
Rated RPM1350
(no label)Massey-Harris
(no label)LP gas
(no label)4-cylinder
(no label)liquid-cooled vertical I-head
Displacement259.4 ci | 4.3 L
Bore/Stroke3.875x5.50 inches | 98 x 140 mm
Air cleaneroil bath
Rated RPM1350

Transmission

Transmission
Typeunsynchronized gear
Gears5 forward and 1 reverse
Clutch11-inch dry disc

Dimensions

Tires
Ag front6.50x16
Ag front9.00x10
Ag rear11-38
Ag rear12-38
Ag rear13-38
Dimensions
Wheelbase88 inches | 223 cm
Length135.3 inches | 343 cm
Width79 inches | 200 cm
Height80 inches | 203 cm