Compare/Massey-Harris 333 vs Massey-Harris 44 Row-Crop

Massey-Harris 333 vs Massey-Harris 44 Row-Crop

Verdict: Massey-Harris 333 vs Massey-Harris 44 Row-Crop

The Massey-Harris 333 and the Massey-Harris 44 Row-Crop are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Massey-Harris 44 Row-Crop leads on rated power with 44 hp against 37 hp. Massey-Harris 333 is the lighter machine (2,721 kg vs 4,165 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 1947). In short: choose the Massey-Harris 44 Row-Crop 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

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Massey-Harris

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

37 hp

44 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

Massey-HarrisReference

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

Gear 1 used for pull test.Reference

Total built

2,748Reference

84,000Reference

Steering

power optionalReference

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Engine

Fuel tank

71.9 LReference

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Drawbar (claimed)

20.1 kWReference

23.1 kWReference

Drawbar (tested)

27.8 kWReference

29.8 kWReference

Belt (tested)

31.2 kWReference

34.0 kWReference

Displacement

3.4 LReference

4.3 LReference

Bore/Stroke

94 x 124 mmReference

98 x 140 mmReference

Air cleaner

oil bathReference

Compression

16:1Reference

4.65:1Reference

Rated RPM

1500Reference

1350Reference

Starter volts

12Reference

Coolant capacity

16.4 LReference

21.8 LReference

Belt power (max)

31.2 kWReference

34.0 kWReference

Max power

27.8 kWReference

29.8 kWReference

Engine

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33.6 kWReference

Plows

—

3-4Reference

Power

—

29.8 kWReference

Fuel system

—

Zenith carburetorReference

Starter

—

electricReference

Oil capacity

—

49.2 LReference

Transmission

Type

gearReference

unsynchronized gearReference

Gears

10 forward and 2 reverseReference

5 forward and 1 reverseReference

Clutch

—

dry discReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

27.6 kWReference

32.8 kWReference

Rear Type

IReference

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Rear PTO

independentReference

liveReference

Rear PTO Type

540Reference

534Reference

Engine RPM

542@1500Reference

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Hydraulic system

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6.6 LReference

Capacity

—

6.6 LReference

Pressure

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72.4 barReference

Total flow

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28.4 lpmReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

223 cmReference

222 cmReference

Weight

2721 kgReference

4165 to 4253 poundsReference

Front tire

6.50-16Reference

5.50-16Reference

Rear tire

11-38Reference

Ag front

6.50-16Reference

5.50-16Reference

Ag rear

12-38Reference

13-38Reference

Height

213 cmReference

203 cmReference

Operating weight

2721 kgReference

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Ballasted weight

3599 kgReference

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Length

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343 cmReference

Front tread

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15 cmReference

Rear tread

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130 to 224 cmReference

Shipping

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1929 kgReference

Ballasted

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3141 kgReference

333 Serial Number Location

Capacities

Diameter

34 cmReference

Width

16 cmReference

200 cmReference

RPM

876Reference

970Reference

Speed

943.97 meters/minReference

929.64 meters/minReference

Fuel

—

71.9 LReference

Aux. fuel

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21.8 LReference

Test results

Belt fuel use (max)

13.6 l/hourReference

15.1 l/hourReference

Max pull

2459 kgReference

2092 kgReference

Variants

44 Row-Crop

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tricycle frontReference

44 Standard

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fixed, wide-frontReference

44-6

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6-cyl engineReference

44 Row-Crop Serial Numbers

1946

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1001Reference

1947

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1001 (44K)Reference

1948

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1079 (44K)Reference

1949

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1001 (44D)Reference

1950

—

1004 (44D)Reference

1951

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2483 (44D)Reference

1952

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1001 (44 LP)Reference

1953

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43700 (44D)Reference

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

Electrical

Charging system

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generatorReference

Batteries

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2 (diesel)Reference

Battery volts

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6Reference

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.