Massey-Harris 444: all source data

All 67 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
Total built7,131
(no label)Original price was $3,650 in 1958
Engine
(no label)Massey Harris 4.5L 4-cyl diesel
(no label)Massey-Harris 4.5L 4-cyl LP gas
(no label)Massey-Harris 4.5L 4-cyl gasoline
Fuel tank23 gal | 87.1 L
Transmission
(no label)10-speed gear
Power
Drawbar (claimed)35 hp | 26.1 kW
PTO (claimed)48 hp | 35.8 kW
Belt (claimed)43 hp | 32.1 kW
Drawbar (tested)45.3 hp | 33.8 kW
Belt (tested)49.24 hp | 36.7 kW
Mechanical
(no label)Two-wheel drive
Steeringmanual
Steeringpower optional
(no label)Differential mechanical shoe brakes
(no label)Open operator station.
Pto
Rear PTOindependent
Rear PTO Type540
Engine RPM542@1500
Dimensions
Wheelbase88.125 inches | 223 cm
Weight6500 lbs | 2948 kg
Front tire6.50-16
Rear tire13-38
Serial location
(no label)Serial number plate on the right side of the tractor frame, ahead of the rear axle.

Engine

Engine options
(no label)Massey Harris 4.5L 4-cyl diesel
(no label)Massey-Harris 4.5L 4-cyl LP gas
(no label)Massey-Harris 4.5L 4-cyl gasoline
Engine detail
(no label)Massey Harris
(no label)diesel
(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
Air cleaneroil bath
Compression15.9:1
Rated RPM1500
Starter volts12
Coolant capacity (Coolant)22 qts | 20.8 L
(no label)Massey-Harris
(no label)LP gas
(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
Compression9:1
Rated RPM1500
Starter volts12
Coolant capacity (Coolant)23 qts | 21.8 L
(no label)Massey-Harris
(no label)gasoline
(no label)4-cylinder
(no label)liquid-cooled
Displacement277 ci | 4.5 L
Bore/Stroke4.00x5.50 inches | 102 x 140 mm
Starter volts12

Transmission

Transmission
Typegear
Gears10 forward and 2 reverse
(no label)Five gears, plus reverse, in two ranges.

Dimensions

Tires
Ag front6.50-16
Ag rear13-38
Dimensions
Wheelbase88.125 inches | 223 cm
Operating weight6500 lbs | 2948 kg
Ballasted weight9489 lbs | 4304 kg