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Years in Production / 1946–1952

Massey-Harris

30

Explore the specifications, hardware, and original references for the Massey-Harris 30.

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36hp

Engine estimate · from PTO

2WD Only

Drive

1946–1952

Production years

Massey-Harris

Manufacturer

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At a glance

Production

Row-Crop tractor

Built in Racine, Wisconsin, USA

Original price was $2,065 in 1952

Manufacturer
Massey-Harris
Total Built
32,418

Mechanical

Two-wheel drive

Manual steering

Mechanical brakes

Open operator station.

Final Drives
bull gear

Hydraulics

Type
open center

Hitch

Type
Depth-O-Matic OptOptional

Pto

Rear Type
540
Engine Rpm
551@1500

Belt Pulley

Diameter
13.5 inches34 cm
Width
6.25 inches15 cm
Rpm
838
Speed
2960 ft/min902.21 meters/min

Electrical

Ground
positive
Battery Volts
6

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Under the hood

Engine Detail

Continental F162

gasoline

4-cylinder

liquid-cooled

Displacement
162.4 ci2.7 L
Bore Stroke
3.4375x4.375 inches87 x 111 mm
Compression Ratio
6.1:1
Rated Rpm
1800
Starter
electric
Starter Volts
6
Coolant Capacity
12 qts11.4 L
Fuel Type
gasoline
Cylinders
4
Cooling
liquid-cooled

Engine Options

Continental 2.7L 4-cyl gasoline

Fuel Tank
20 gal75.7 L

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Gears & controls

Transmission

Transmission Type
gear
Gears
5 forward and 1 reverse
Clutch
dry disc

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Size. Stance. Footprint.

Dimensions

Length
128 in325 cm
Height
74.3 in188 cm
Wheelbase
84.5 in214 cm
Front tread
7.5 in
Rear tread
52 in132 cm

Dimensions And Tires

Wheelbase
84.5 inches214 cm
Weight
3500 lbs1587 kg
Front Tire
5.00-15
Rear Tire
10-38

Tires And Tracks

Front Ag
5.00-15
Rear Ag
10-38

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Tractor Photos

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Tests (NTTL)

Nebraska Tractor Test 409

Gasoline 2WDMay 12 - 25, 1949

Drawbar performance

Gear 3 used for power test.

Gear 1 used for pull test.

Id
409
Belt Power Max
34.18 hp25.5 kW
Belt Fuel Use Max
3.3 gal/hour12.5 l/hour
Max Power
26.24 hp19.6 kW
Max Pull
3,273 lbs1484 kg

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Massey-Harris 30 tractor PA2

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