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Massey-Harris 333 vs Massey-Harris 44 Cane Special
Verdict: Massey-Harris 333 vs Massey-Harris 44 Cane Special
The Massey-Harris 333 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 333 is the newer design (1956 vs 1953). In short: choose the Massey-Harris 44 Cane Special for outright pulling power, or the Massey-Harris 333 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
Five gears (1-5) plus reverse (R) in two ranges (low/high).Reference
With 13-38 rear tires.Reference
Total built
2,748Reference
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Steering
power optionalReference
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Drive
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4x2Reference
Engine
Fuel tank
71.9 LReference
71.9 LReference
Drawbar (claimed)
20.1 kWReference
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Drawbar (tested)
27.8 kWReference
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Belt (tested)
31.2 kWReference
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Displacement
3.4 LReference
4.3 LReference
Bore/Stroke
94 x 124 mmReference
98 x 140 mmReference
Air cleaner
oil bathReference
oil bathReference
Compression
16:1Reference
15:1Reference
Rated RPM
1500Reference
1350Reference
Starter volts
12Reference
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Coolant capacity
16.4 LReference
20.8 LReference
Belt power (max)
31.2 kWReference
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Max power
27.8 kWReference
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Engine
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29.8 kWReference
Plows
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3-4Reference
Power
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29.8 kWReference
Starter type
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electricReference
Transmission
Type
gearReference
gearReference
Gears
10 forward and 2 reverseReference
5 forward and 1 reverseReference
Clutch
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279.4mm mechanical dry discReference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)
27.6 kWReference
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Rear Type
IReference
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Rear PTO
independentReference
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Rear PTO Type
540Reference
540Reference
Engine RPM
542@1500Reference
534@1350Reference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
223 cmReference
253 cmReference
Weight
2721 kgReference
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Front tire
6.50-16Reference
7.50x18Reference
Rear tire
11-38Reference
13-38Reference
Ag front
6.50-16Reference
7.50x18Reference
Ag rear
12-38Reference
13-38Reference
Height
213 cmReference
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Operating weight
2721 kgReference
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Ballasted weight
3599 kgReference
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Ground clearance
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78 cmReference
Rear tread
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152 to 223 cmReference
333 Serial Number Location
Capacities
Diameter
34 cmReference
34 cmReference
Width
16 cmReference
15 cmReference
RPM
876Reference
890Reference
Speed
943.97 meters/minReference
929.64 meters/minReference
Test results
Belt fuel use (max)
13.6 l/hourReference
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Max pull
2459 kgReference
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Variants
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
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.