Compare/Custom H vs Massey-Harris 55

Custom H vs Massey-Harris 55

Verdict: Custom H vs Massey-Harris 55

The Custom H and the Massey-Harris 55 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 56 hp. Custom H is the lighter machine (4,136 kg vs 7,223 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Custom H is the newer design (1948 vs 1946). Use the full side-by-side spec tables below to weigh the details against your own operation, and confirm with a dealer demo.

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Tell us about your operation

Acreage600 acBudgetMain crop / use

Fit & specs

Custom

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Massey-Harris

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

56 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

CustomReference

Massey-HarrisReference

With 11-38 rear tires.Reference

Gasoline 4-speed 2WDApril 16 - May 7, 1951Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 455 fileReference

Variants

tricycle frontReference

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wide frontReference

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55K

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all-fuel engineReference

55D

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diesel engineReference

Western

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wide-treadReference

Engine

41.8 kWReference

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Displacement

3.8 LReference

6.3 LReference

Bore/Stroke

83 x 117 mmReference

114 x 152 mmReference

Power

41.8 kWReference

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Compression

6.7:1Reference

4.5:1Reference

Rated RPM

1800Reference

1350Reference

Torque

206.1 NmReference

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Torque RPM

1200Reference

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Drawbar (claimed)

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30.6 kWReference

Plows

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5Reference

Drawbar (tested)

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42.9 kWReference

Belt (tested)

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49.9 kWReference

Air cleaner

—

oil bathReference

Starter

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electricReference

Starter volts

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12Reference

Oil capacity

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9.5 LReference

Coolant capacity

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26.5 LReference

Belt power (max)

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49.9 kWReference

Max power

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42.9 kWReference

Transmission

Type

gearReference

Gears

5 forward and 1 reverseReference

4 forward and 1 reverseReference

Clutch

—

dry discReference

Dimensions

HW Wheelbase

232 cmReference

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HR Wheelbase

232 cmReference

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Weight

4136 to 4296 poundsReference

7223 to 7571 poundsReference

Front tire

6-16Reference

7.50x18Reference

HW Rear tire

12-30Reference

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HW Standard tires (ag)

Front: 6-16. Rear: 12-30Reference

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HR Standard tires (ag)

Front: 6-16. Rear: 11-38Reference

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HW Length

342 cmReference

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HR Length

347 cmReference

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HW Height

198 cmReference

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HR Height

203 cmReference

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HW Weight

1948 kgReference

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HR Weight

1876 kgReference

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HW Front tread

140 to 156 cmReference

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HW Rear tread

168 to 199 cmReference

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HR Rear tread

142 to 213 cmReference

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Standard Wheelbase

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224 cmReference

Western Wheelbase

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228 cmReference

Rear tire

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14-34Reference

Ag front

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7.50x18Reference

Standard Ag rear

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14-34Reference

Western Ag rear

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18-26Reference

Ag rear

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15-34Reference

Length

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369 cmReference

Height

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211 cmReference

Standard Rear tread

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145 cmReference

Western Rear tread

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177 cmReference

Gas Operating

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3276 kgReference

Diesel Operating

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3434 kgReference

Ballasted

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4606 kgReference

Capacities

Diameter

27 cmReference

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Width

19 cmReference

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RPM

1011Reference

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Speed

887.27 meters/minReference

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Fuel

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104.1 LReference

Speeds

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

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41.8 kWReference

Hydraulic system

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13.2 LReference

Capacity

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13.2 LReference

Total flow

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37.9 lpmReference

Rear PTO Type

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540 (1.375)Reference

Engine RPM

—

521@1350Reference

55 Serial Number Location

55 Serial Numbers

1946

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1001 (all-fuel)Reference

1947

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1013 (all-fuel)Reference

1948

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1554 (all-fuel)Reference

1949

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1001 (diesel)Reference

1950

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1022 (diesel)Reference

1951

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2058 (diesel)Reference

1952

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2822/10001 (diesel)Reference

1953

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13017 (diesel)Reference

1954

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15299 (diesel)Reference

1955

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17059 (diesel)Reference

Test results

Belt fuel use (max)

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22.3 l/hourReference

Max pull

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2892 kgReference

Fit score weighs budget, operation size, crop match and data confidence against the details above. It’s guidance, not advice — always confirm with a dealer demo.