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Massey-Harris 101 Junior vs Massey-Harris 21 Colt
Verdict: Massey-Harris 101 Junior vs Massey-Harris 21 Colt
The Massey-Harris 101 Junior and the Massey-Harris 21 Colt are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Massey-Harris 101 Junior leads on rated power with 26 hp against 22 hp. Massey-Harris 21 Colt is the newer design (1952 vs 1939). In short: choose the Massey-Harris 101 Junior for outright pulling power, or the Massey-Harris 21 Colt if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.
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Fit & specs
Massey-Harris
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Massey-Harris
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
26 hp
22 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
Massey-HarrisReference
Massey-HarrisReference
140 gasoline 4-speed 2WDOctober 7 - 12, 1940Link: Nebraska Tractor Test fileReference
liquid-cooledReference
Final drives
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bevel gearReference
Steering
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manualReference
Variants
101 Junior
gasolineReference
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102 Junior
distillateReference
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Engine
Fuel tank
37.9 LReference
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Drawbar (claimed)
15.3 kWReference
16.1 kWReference
Plows
2Reference
2 (14-inch)Reference
Drawbar (tested)
18.4 kWReference
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Belt (tested)
22.8 kWReference
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Displacement
2.7 LReference
2.0 LReference
Bore/Stroke
87 x 111 mmReference
76 x 111 mmReference
Air cleaner
oil bathReference
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Compression
6.7:1Reference
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Rated RPM
1800Reference
1800Reference
Starter volts
6Reference
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Coolant capacity
10.4 LReference
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Belt power (max)
22.8 kWReference
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Max power
18.4 kWReference
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Belt (claimed)
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21.1 kWReference
Transmission
Type
gearReference
gearReference
Gears
4 forward and 1 reverseReference
4 forward and 1 reverseReference
Clutch
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dry discReference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)
19.6 kWReference
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Rear PTO Type
540 (1.375)Reference
540Reference
Rear Type
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I (optional)Reference
Rear PTO
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transmissionReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
198 cmReference
210 cmReference
Weight
1542 kgReference
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Front tire
5.00-15Reference
4x15Reference
Rear tire
10.00-36Reference
10x28Reference
Ag front
4.75-15Reference
6x12 (single)Reference
Ag rear
10.00-36Reference
10x28Reference
Rear tread
132 cmReference
132 to 203 cmReference
Length
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313 cmReference
Height
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167 cmReference
Ground clearance
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49 cmReference
Front tread
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132 to 187 cmReference
101 Junior Serial Numbers
1939
377001Reference
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1940
377928Reference
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1941
379550Reference
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1942
379815Reference
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1943
379855Reference
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1944
380641Reference
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1945
382569Reference
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1946
384298Reference
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Location:
On frame, rear-left side near transmission caseReference
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Capacities
Diameter
33 cmReference
24 cmReference
Width
15 cmReference
15 cmReference
RPM
837Reference
1224Reference
Speed
901.60 meters/minReference
927.81 meters/minReference
Test results
Belt fuel use (max)
9.8 l/hourReference
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Max pull
1486 kgReference
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21 Colt Serial Numbers
1952
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1001Reference
1953
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1417Reference
1954
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2669Reference
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.