Compare/Massey-Harris 203 vs Massey-Harris 333

Massey-Harris 203 vs Massey-Harris 333

Verdict: Massey-Harris 203 vs Massey-Harris 333

The Massey-Harris 203 and the Massey-Harris 333 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 37 hp. Massey-Harris 333 is the lighter machine (2,721 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 333 is the newer design (1956 vs 1940). 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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Acreage600 acBudgetMain crop / use

Fit & specs

Massey-Harris

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Massey-Harris

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

37 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

Massey-HarrisReference

Gasoline version available after 1944.Reference

Five gears (1-5) plus reverse (R) in two ranges (low/high).Reference

Total built

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2,748Reference

Steering

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power optionalReference

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

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Displacement

5.4 LReference

3.4 LReference

Bore/Stroke

102 x 111 mmReference

94 x 124 mmReference

Rated RPM

2000Reference

1500Reference

Fuel tank

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71.9 LReference

Drawbar (claimed)

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20.1 kWReference

Drawbar (tested)

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27.8 kWReference

Belt (tested)

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31.2 kWReference

Air cleaner

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oil bathReference

Compression

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16:1Reference

Starter volts

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12Reference

Coolant capacity

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16.4 LReference

Belt power (max)

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31.2 kWReference

Max power

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27.8 kWReference

Transmission

Type

gearReference

Gears

4 forward and 1 reverseReference

10 forward and 2 reverseReference

Clutch

mechanical dry discReference

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PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

27.6 kWReference

Rear PTO Type

540Reference

Rear Type

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IReference

Rear PTO

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independentReference

Engine RPM

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542@1500Reference

Dimensions

Weight

3039 kgReference

2721 kgReference

Wheelbase

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223 cmReference

Front tire

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6.50-16Reference

Rear tire

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11-38Reference

Ag front

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6.50-16Reference

Ag rear

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12-38Reference

Height

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213 cmReference

Operating weight

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2721 kgReference

Ballasted weight

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3599 kgReference

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

876Reference

Speed

902.82 meters/minReference

943.97 meters/minReference

333 Serial Number Location

Test results

Belt fuel use (max)

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13.6 l/hourReference

Max pull

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2459 kgReference

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.