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Years in Production / 1939–1946

Massey-Harris

101 Junior

Explore the specifications, hardware, and original references for the Massey-Harris 101 Junior.

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29hp

Engine estimate · from PTO

2WD Only

Drive

1939–1946

Production years

Massey-Harris

Manufacturer

101 Junior / 01

At a glance

Production

Row-Crop tractor

Built in Racine, Wisconsin, USA

Massey Harris model 101 Junior gasoline tractors that were destined for the export market were marked as a "102G".

Manufacturer
Massey-Harris

Pto

Rear Type
540 (1.375)

Belt Pulley

Diameter
13 inches33 cm
Width
6 inches15 cm
Rpm
837
Speed
2958 ft/min901.60 meters/min

Mechanical

Two-wheel drive

Manual steering

Open operator station.

101 Junior / 02

Under the hood

Engine Detail (Option 1)

Continental

gasoline

4-cylinder

liquid-cooled vertical L-head

Original engine, used until 1940.

Displacement
123.7 ci2.0 L
Bore Stroke
3.00x4.375 inches76 x 111 mm
Air Cleaner
oil bath
Compression Ratio
6.7:1
Rated Rpm
1500
Starter Volts
6
Coolant Capacity
11 qts10.4 L
Fuel Type
gasoline
Cylinders
4
Cooling
liquid-cooled vertical L-head

Engine Detail (Option 2)

Continental MFA

gasoline

4-cylinder

liquid-cooled vertical L-head

Larger engine, used from 1940 to 1943.

Displacement
139.6 ci2.3 L
Bore Stroke
3.1875x4.375 inches81 x 111 mm
Air Cleaner
oil bath
Rated Rpm
1800
Starter Volts
6
Fuel Type
gasoline
Cylinders
4
Cooling
liquid-cooled vertical L-head

Engine Detail (Option 3)

Continental

gasoline

4-cylinder

liquid-cooled vertical L-head

Final engine, used from 1943 to 1946.

Displacement
162 ci2.7 L
Bore Stroke
3.4375x4.375 inches87 x 111 mm
Fuel Type
gasoline
Cylinders
4
Cooling
liquid-cooled vertical L-head

Engine Options

Continental 2.0L 4-cyl gasoline

Continental 2.3L 4-cyl gasoline

Continental 2.7L 4-cyl gasoline

Fuel Tank
10 gal37.9 L

101 Junior / 03

Gears & controls

Transmission

Transmission Type
gear
Gears
4 forward and 1 reverse

101 Junior / 04

Size. Stance. Footprint.

Dimensions

Wheelbase
78 in198 cm
Rear tread
52 in132 cm

Dimensions And Tires

Wheelbase
83.5 inches (row-crop)212 cm
Wheelbase
78 inches (standard)198 cm
Weight
3400 lbs1542 kg
Front Tire
5.00-15
Rear Tire
10.00-36

Tires And Tracks

Front Ag
5.00-15
Front Ag
4.75-15
Rear Ag
10.00-36

101 Junior / 05

Tractor Photos

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101 Junior / 06

Tests (NTTL)

Nebraska Tractor Test 318

124 gasoline 4-speed 2WDMay 22 - 26, 1939

Drawbar performance

Gear 3 used for power test.

Gear 1 used for pull test.

Id
318
Belt Power Max
26.27 hp19.6 kW
Belt Fuel Use Max
2.4 gal/hour9.1 l/hour
Max Power
20.47 hp15.3 kW
Max Pull
3,079 lbs1396 kg

Nebraska Tractor Test

140 gasoline 4-speed 2WDOctober 7 - 12, 1940

Drawbar performance

Gear 3 used for power test.

Gear 1 used for pull test.

Belt Power Max
30.56 hp22.8 kW
Belt Fuel Use Max
2.6 gal/hour9.8 l/hour
Max Power
24.65 hp18.4 kW
Max Pull
3,278 lbs1486 kg

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Massey-Harris 101 Junior tractor PA3

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