Compare/Massey-Harris 203 vs Massey-Harris 33

Massey-Harris 203 vs Massey-Harris 33

Verdict: Massey-Harris 203 vs Massey-Harris 33

The Massey-Harris 203 and the Massey-Harris 33 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Massey-Harris 203 leads on rated power with 37 hp against 36 hp. Massey-Harris 33 is the lighter machine (2,354 kg vs 3,039 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Massey-Harris 33 is the newer design (1952 vs 1940). In short: choose the Massey-Harris 203 for outright pulling power, or the Massey-Harris 33 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

37 hp

36 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

Massey-HarrisReference

Gasoline version available after 1944.Reference

With 11-38 rear tires.Reference

Variants

201

Chrysler 4.1L gasReference

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202

Continental 4.8L gasReference

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203

Continental 5.4L distillateReference

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203G

Continental 5.4L gasReference

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Engine

Plows

5Reference

3Reference

Displacement

5.4 LReference

3.3 LReference

Bore/Stroke

102 x 111 mmReference

92 x 124 mmReference

Rated RPM

2000Reference

1500Reference

Fuel tank

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71.9 LReference

Drawbar (claimed)

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20.9 kWReference

Drawbar (tested)

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26.5 kWReference

Belt (tested)

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29.5 kWReference

Air cleaner

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oil bathReference

Compression

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15:1Reference

Starter volts

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6Reference

Oil capacity

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7.6 LReference

Coolant capacity

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17.0 LReference

Belt power (max)

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29.5 kWReference

Max power

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26.5 kWReference

Transmission

Type

gearReference

Gears

4 forward and 1 reverseReference

5 forward and 1 reverseReference

Clutch

mechanical dry discReference

254mm mechanical dry discReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

27.6 kWReference

26.8 kWReference

Rear PTO Type

540Reference

Engine RPM

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551@1500Reference

Dimensions

Weight

3039 kgReference

2354 kgReference

Wheelbase

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255 cmReference

Front tire

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5.50-16Reference

Rear tire

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11-38Reference

Ag front

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9.00x10Reference

Ag rear

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13-30Reference

Operating weight

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2354 kgReference

Ballasted weight

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3178 kgReference

Tricycle to inches 21 to 0 cm Front tread

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8.5Reference

Rear tread

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133 to 225 cmReference

203 Serial Numbers

1940

98001Reference

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1941

98028Reference

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1942

98364Reference

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1943

98674Reference

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1944

98807Reference

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1945

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1946

98689Reference

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1947

100120Reference

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Capacities

Diameter

34 cmReference

Width

20 cmReference

16 cmReference

RPM

839Reference

890Reference

Speed

902.82 meters/minReference

958.90 meters/minReference

33 Serial Numbers

1952

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1001Reference

1953

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2055Reference

1954

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6617Reference

1955

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9782Reference

Location:

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Top-left of transmission case, near clutch pedalReference

Test results

Belt fuel use (max)

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12.9 l/hourReference

Max pull

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2021 kgReference

Speeds

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.