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Massey-Harris 44 Cane Special vs Massey-Harris 444
Verdict: Massey-Harris 44 Cane Special vs Massey-Harris 444
The Massey-Harris 44 Cane Special and the Massey-Harris 444 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Massey-Harris 444 leads on rated power with 48 hp against 40 hp. Massey-Harris 444 holds more fuel (87.1 L vs 71.9 L) for longer stints between fills. Massey-Harris 444 is the newer design (1956 vs 1953). In short: choose the Massey-Harris 444 for outright pulling power, or the Massey-Harris 44 Cane Special 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
40 hp
48 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
Massey-HarrisReference
Massey-HarrisReference
With 13-38 rear tires.Reference
Five gears, plus reverse, in two ranges.Reference
Drive
4x2Reference
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Total built
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7,131Reference
Steering
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power optionalReference
Variants
44 Special
row-cropReference
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44 Special Cane
high-cropReference
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44 Special Rice
standardReference
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Engine
Fuel tank
71.9 LReference
87.1 LReference
Engine
29.8 kWReference
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Plows
3-4Reference
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Displacement
4.3 LReference
4.5 LReference
Bore/Stroke
98 x 140 mmReference
102 x 140 mmReference
Power
29.8 kWReference
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Air cleaner
oil bathReference
oil bathReference
Compression
15:1Reference
9:1Reference
Rated RPM
1350Reference
1500Reference
Starter type
electricReference
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Coolant capacity
20.8 LReference
21.8 LReference
Drawbar (claimed)
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26.1 kWReference
Belt (claimed)
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32.1 kWReference
Drawbar (tested)
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33.8 kWReference
Belt (tested)
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36.7 kWReference
Starter volts
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12Reference
Belt power (max)
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36.7 kWReference
Max power
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33.8 kWReference
Transmission
Type
gearReference
gearReference
Gears
5 forward and 1 reverseReference
10 forward and 2 reverseReference
Clutch
279.4mm mechanical dry discReference
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PTO & Hydraulics
Rear PTO Type
540Reference
540Reference
Engine RPM
534@1350Reference
542@1500Reference
PTO (claimed)
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35.8 kWReference
Rear PTO
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independentReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
253 cmReference
223 cmReference
Front tire
7.50x18Reference
6.50-16Reference
Rear tire
13-38Reference
13-38Reference
Ag front
7.50x18Reference
6.50-16Reference
Ag rear
13-38Reference
13-38Reference
Ground clearance
78 cmReference
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Rear tread
152 to 223 cmReference
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Weight
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2948 kgReference
Operating weight
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2948 kgReference
Ballasted weight
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4304 kgReference
Capacities
Diameter
34 cmReference
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Width
15 cmReference
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RPM
890Reference
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Speed
929.64 meters/minReference
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Speeds
444 Serial Number Location
Test results
Belt fuel use (max)
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19.3 l/hourReference
Max pull
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2963 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.