Compare/Massey-Harris 16 Pacer vs Massey-Harris No. 3 15-28

Massey-Harris 16 Pacer vs Massey-Harris No. 3 15-28

Verdict: Massey-Harris 16 Pacer vs Massey-Harris No. 3 15-28

The Massey-Harris 16 Pacer and the Massey-Harris No. 3 15-28 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Massey-Harris 16 Pacer leads on rated power with 17 hp against 15 hp. Massey-Harris 16 Pacer is the lighter machine (898 kg vs 2,630 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Massey-Harris 16 Pacer is the newer design (1953 vs 1922). In short: choose the Massey-Harris 16 Pacer for outright pulling power, or the Massey-Harris No. 3 15-28 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

15 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

Massey-HarrisReference

With 9-24 rear tires.Reference

liquid-cooledReference

Final drives

spur gearReference

Steering

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manualReference

Engine

Fuel tank

28.4 LReference

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Plows

2Reference

3 (14-inch)Reference

Drawbar (tested)

12.7 kWReference

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Belt (tested)

14.1 kWReference

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Displacement

1.5 LReference

6.5 LReference

Bore/Stroke

73 x 89 mmReference

114 x 159 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

1000Reference

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

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Belt power (max)

14.1 kWReference

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Max power

12.7 kWReference

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Drawbar (claimed)

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11.2 kWReference

Belt (claimed)

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20.9 kWReference

Transmission

Type

gearReference

Gears

3 forward and 1 reverseReference

2 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

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Weight

898 kgReference

2630 kgReference

Front tire

4.00x15Reference

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Rear tire

9-24Reference

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Ag front

4.00x15Reference

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Ag rear

6-30Reference

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Length

263 cmReference

368 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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172 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

Inside right rear tractor fender.Reference

Capacities

Diameter

13 cmReference

30 cmReference

Width

159 cmReference

193 cmReference

RPM

1990Reference

1000Reference

Speed

952.50 meters/minReference

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Test results

Max pull

960 kgReference

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Speeds

No. 3 15-28 Serial Numbers

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.