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Massey-Harris 203 vs Massey-Harris 44 Cane Special
Verdict: Massey-Harris 203 vs Massey-Harris 44 Cane Special
The Massey-Harris 203 and the Massey-Harris 44 Cane Special are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Massey-Harris 44 Cane Special leads on rated power with 40 hp against 37 hp. Massey-Harris 44 Cane Special is the newer design (1953 vs 1940). In short: choose the Massey-Harris 44 Cane Special for outright pulling power, or the Massey-Harris 203 if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a 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
37 hp
40 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
Massey-HarrisReference
Massey-HarrisReference
Gasoline version available after 1944.Reference
With 13-38 rear tires.Reference
Drive
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4x2Reference
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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44 Special
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row-cropReference
44 Special Cane
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high-cropReference
44 Special Rice
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standardReference
Engine
Plows
5Reference
3-4Reference
Displacement
5.4 LReference
4.3 LReference
Bore/Stroke
102 x 111 mmReference
98 x 140 mmReference
Rated RPM
2000Reference
1350Reference
Fuel tank
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71.9 LReference
Engine
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29.8 kWReference
Power
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29.8 kWReference
Air cleaner
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oil bathReference
Compression
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15:1Reference
Starter type
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electricReference
Coolant capacity
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20.8 LReference
Transmission
Type
gearReference
gearReference
Gears
4 forward and 1 reverseReference
5 forward and 1 reverseReference
Clutch
mechanical dry discReference
279.4mm mechanical dry discReference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)
27.6 kWReference
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Rear PTO Type
540Reference
540Reference
Engine RPM
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534@1350Reference
Dimensions
Weight
3039 kgReference
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Wheelbase
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253 cmReference
Front tire
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7.50x18Reference
Rear tire
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13-38Reference
Ag front
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7.50x18Reference
Ag rear
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13-38Reference
Ground clearance
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78 cmReference
Rear tread
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152 to 223 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
34 cmReference
Width
20 cmReference
15 cmReference
RPM
839Reference
890Reference
Speed
902.82 meters/minReference
929.64 meters/minReference
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.