Compare/Massey-Harris 203 vs Massey-Harris 44 Special

Massey-Harris 203 vs Massey-Harris 44 Special

Verdict: Massey-Harris 203 vs Massey-Harris 44 Special

The Massey-Harris 203 and the Massey-Harris 44 Special are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Massey-Harris 44 Special leads on rated power with 40 hp against 37 hp. Massey-Harris 44 Special is the newer design (1953 vs 1940). In short: choose the Massey-Harris 44 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

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Massey-Harris

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

37 hp

40 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

Massey-HarrisReference

Gasoline version available after 1944.Reference

With 12-38 rear tires.Reference

Steering

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manual worm-and-sectorReference

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

1500Reference

Engine

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29.8 kWReference

Drawbar (tested)

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32.5 kWReference

Belt (tested)

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36.5 kWReference

Fuel system

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Zenith 1.25" carburetorReference

Air cleaner

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oil bathReference

Compression

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4.68:1Reference

Oil capacity

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7.6 LReference

Coolant capacity

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20.8 LReference

Power

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29.8 kWReference

Belt power (max)

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36.5 kWReference

Max power

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32.5 kWReference

Transmission

Type

gearReference

unsynchronized gearReference

Gears

4 forward and 1 reverseReference

5 forward and 1 reverseReference

Clutch

mechanical dry discReference

11-inch dry discReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

27.6 kWReference

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Rear PTO Type

540Reference

534Reference

Hydraulic system

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6.6 LReference

Capacity

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6.6 LReference

Pressure

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72.4 barReference

Total flow

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28.4 lpmReference

Rear PTO

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liveReference

Engine RPM

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534@1350Reference

Dimensions

Weight

3039 kgReference

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Wheelbase

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223 cmReference

Front tire

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6.50x16Reference

Rear tire

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11-38Reference

Ag front

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9.00x10Reference

Ag rear

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13-38Reference

Length

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343 cmReference

Height

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203 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

200 cmReference

RPM

839Reference

863Reference

Speed

902.82 meters/minReference

929.64 meters/minReference

Fuel

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103.0 LReference

44 Special Serial Numbers

1953

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50001Reference

1954

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51364Reference

1955

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58067Reference

Location:

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Serial number plate on the side of the tractor's main frame, just ahead of the operator platform. May be on left or right.Reference

Test results

Belt fuel use (max)

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16.3 l/hourReference

Max pull

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2422 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.