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Massey-Harris 101 Junior vs Massey-Harris 81 Standard
Verdict: Massey-Harris 101 Junior vs Massey-Harris 81 Standard
The Massey-Harris 101 Junior and the Massey-Harris 81 Standard are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 26 hp. Massey-Harris 81 Standard holds more fuel (45.4 L vs 37.9 L) for longer stints between fills. Massey-Harris 81 Standard is the newer design (1941 vs 1939). 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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Fit & specs
Massey-Harris
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Massey-Harris
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
26 hp
26 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-cooled vertical L-headReference
Steering
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manualReference
Variants
82
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distillateReference
101 Junior
gasolineReference
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102 Junior
distillateReference
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81R
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row-crop gasolineReference
81S
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standard gasolineReference
Engine
Fuel tank
37.9 LReference
45.4 LReference
Drawbar (claimed)
15.3 kWReference
11.9 kWReference
Plows
2Reference
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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
1500Reference
Starter volts
6Reference
6Reference
Coolant capacity
10.4 LReference
10.4 LReference
Belt power (max)
22.8 kWReference
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Max power
18.4 kWReference
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Fuel system
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Marvel-Schebler TSX-28 carburetorReference
Transmission
Type
gearReference
unsynchronized 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
19.4 kWReference
Rear PTO Type
540 (1.375)Reference
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Dimensions
Wheelbase
198 cmReference
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Weight
1542 kgReference
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Front tire
5.00-15Reference
4.00x15Reference
Rear tire
10.00-36Reference
9.00x32Reference
Ag front
4.75-15Reference
4.00x15Reference
Ag rear
10.00-36Reference
9.00x32Reference
Rear tread
132 cmReference
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Length
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302 cmReference
Height
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147 cmReference
101 Junior Serial Numbers
1939
377001Reference
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1940
377928Reference
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1941
379550Reference
400001Reference
1942
379815Reference
403168Reference
1943
379855Reference
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1944
380641Reference
403354Reference
1945
382569Reference
403364Reference
1946
384298Reference
404664Reference
Location:
On frame, rear-left side near transmission caseReference
Left side of tractor frame.Reference
Capacities
Diameter
33 cmReference
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Width
15 cmReference
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RPM
837Reference
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Speed
901.60 meters/minReference
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Test results
Belt fuel use (max)
9.8 l/hourReference
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Max pull
1486 kgReference
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81 Standard Serial Numbers
Final
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406601Reference
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.