Compare/Massey-Harris 23 Mustang vs Massey-Harris 81

Massey-Harris 23 Mustang vs Massey-Harris 81

Verdict: Massey-Harris 23 Mustang vs Massey-Harris 81

The Massey-Harris 23 Mustang and the Massey-Harris 81 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Massey-Harris 23 Mustang leads on rated power with 27 hp against 26 hp. Massey-Harris 81 is the lighter machine (1,313 kg vs 1,328 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Massey-Harris 23 Mustang holds more fuel (49.2 L vs 45.4 L) for longer stints between fills. Massey-Harris 23 Mustang is the newer design (1952 vs 1941). In short: choose the Massey-Harris 23 Mustang for outright pulling power, or the Massey-Harris 81 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

27 hp

26 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

Massey-Harris (a part of Massey Ferguson)Reference

Massey-HarrisReference

liquid-cooledReference

Gear 1 used for pull test.Reference

Original price

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$1,121 (1946)Reference

Steering

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manualReference

Engine

Fuel tank

49.2 LReference

45.4 LReference

Plows

2Reference

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Displacement

2.3 LReference

2.0 LReference

Bore/Stroke

81 x 111 mmReference

76 x 111 mmReference

Rated RPM

1500Reference

Oil capacity

7.6 LReference

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Coolant capacity

10.4 LReference

Drawbar (claimed)

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11.9 kWReference

Drawbar (tested)

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15.5 kWReference

Belt (tested)

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20.2 kWReference

Fuel system

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Marvel-Schebler TSX-28 carburetorReference

Starter volts

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6Reference

Belt power (max)

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20.2 kWReference

Max power

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15.5 kWReference

Transmission

Type

unsynchronized gearReference

Gears

4 forward and 1 reverseReference

Clutch

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dry discReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

20.1 kWReference

19.4 kWReference

Rear PTO Type

540Reference

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Dimensions

Wheelbase

220 cmReference

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Weight

1328 kgReference

1313 kgReference

Front tire

4.00-15Reference

4.00x15Reference

Rear tire

11-28Reference

9.00x32Reference

Ag front

4.00-15Reference

4.00x15Reference

Ag rear

12-28Reference

9.00x32Reference

Width

236 cmReference

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Operating weight

1328 kgReference

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Ballasted weight

2051 kgReference

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Length

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302 cmReference

Height

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147 cmReference

23 Mustang Serial Numbers

1952

1001Reference

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1953

1666Reference

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1954

4346Reference

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1955

4553Reference

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1956

4773Reference

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Electrical

Charging system

generatorReference

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Massey-Harris 23 Mustang Height

Variants

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distillateReference

81R

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row-crop gasolineReference

81S

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standard gasolineReference

81 Serial Number Location

81 Serial Numbers

1941

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400001Reference

1942

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403168Reference

1943

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1944

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403354Reference

1945

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403364Reference

1946

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404664Reference

Final

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406601Reference

Test results

Belt fuel use (max)

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9.5 l/hourReference

Max pull

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1314 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.