Compare/Massey-Harris 16 Pacer vs Massey-Harris Challenger

Massey-Harris 16 Pacer vs Massey-Harris Challenger

Verdict: Massey-Harris 16 Pacer vs Massey-Harris Challenger

The Massey-Harris 16 Pacer and the Massey-Harris Challenger are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Massey-Harris Challenger leads on rated power with 20 hp against 17 hp. Massey-Harris 16 Pacer is the lighter machine (898 kg vs 1,769 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Massey-Harris Challenger holds more fuel (68.1 L vs 28.4 L) for longer stints between fills. Massey-Harris 16 Pacer is the newer design (1953 vs 1936). In short: choose the Massey-Harris Challenger for outright pulling power, or the Massey-Harris 16 Pacer if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.

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Acreage600 acBudgetMain crop / use

Fit & specs

Massey-Harris

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Massey-Harris

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

17 hp

20 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

Massey-HarrisReference

With 9-24 rear tires.Reference

Drawbar performanceReference

Final drives

spur gearReference

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Total built

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14,000Reference

Steering

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manualReference

Engine

Fuel tank

28.4 LReference

68.1 LReference

Plows

2Reference

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Drawbar (tested)

12.7 kWReference

22.2 kWReference

Belt (tested)

14.1 kWReference

26.0 kWReference

Displacement

1.5 LReference

4.1 LReference

Bore/Stroke

73 x 89 mmReference

98 x 133 mmReference

Fuel system

Marvel-Schlebler carburetorReference

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Air cleaner

oil bathReference

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Compression

6.1:1Reference

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Rated RPM

1800Reference

1400Reference

Idle RPM

1000-1800Reference

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Starter type

electricReference

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Oil capacity

3.3 LReference

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Coolant capacity

8.5 LReference

18.9 LReference

Belt power (max)

14.1 kWReference

26.0 kWReference

Max power

12.7 kWReference

22.2 kWReference

Aux. fuel

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6.1 LReference

Drawbar (claimed)

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14.9 kWReference

Belt (claimed)

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23.9 kWReference

Transmission

Type

gearReference

Gears

3 forward and 1 reverseReference

4 forward and 1 reverseReference

Clutch

165.1mm mechanical dry discReference

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PTO & Hydraulics

Rear PTO

liveReference

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Rear PTO Type

540Reference

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Engine RPM

540@1800Reference

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Dimensions

Wheelbase

183 cmReference

198 cmReference

Weight

898 kgReference

1769 kgReference

Front tire

4.00x15Reference

24x4.50Reference

Rear tire

9-24Reference

52x8.00Reference

Ag front

4.00x15Reference

5.50x16Reference

Ag rear

6-30Reference

11.25x36Reference

Length

263 cmReference

328 cmReference

Shipping weight

898 kgReference

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Ground clearance

52 cmReference

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Front tread

111 to 172 cmReference

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Rear tread

104 to 175 cmReference

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Height

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147 cmReference

Massey-Harris 16 Pacer attachments

16 Pacer Serial Numbers

1954

50001Reference

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1955

51613Reference

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1956

52771Reference

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Location:

Serial number plate on right side of tractor frame.Reference

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Capacities

Diameter

13 cmReference

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Width

159 cmReference

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RPM

1990Reference

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Speed

952.50 meters/minReference

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Test results

Max pull

960 kgReference

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Belt fuel use (max)

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14.0 l/hourReference

Speeds

Challenger Serial Number Location

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.