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Massey-Harris 44 Cane Special vs Massey-Harris 555
Verdict: Massey-Harris 44 Cane Special vs Massey-Harris 555
The Massey-Harris 44 Cane Special and the Massey-Harris 555 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Massey-Harris 555 leads on rated power with 71 hp against 40 hp. Massey-Harris 555 holds more fuel (104.1 L vs 71.9 L) for longer stints between fills. Massey-Harris 555 is the newer design (1955 vs 1953). In short: choose the Massey-Harris 555 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
71 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
Massey-HarrisReference
Massey-HarrisReference
With 13-38 rear tires.Reference
Gasoline 4-speed 2WDApril 16 - May 7, 1951Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 455 fileReference
Drive
4x2Reference
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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
104.1 LReference
Engine
29.8 kWReference
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Plows
3-4Reference
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Displacement
4.3 LReference
6.3 LReference
Bore/Stroke
98 x 140 mmReference
114 x 152 mmReference
Power
29.8 kWReference
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Air cleaner
oil bathReference
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Compression
15:1Reference
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Rated RPM
1350Reference
1350Reference
Starter type
electricReference
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Coolant capacity
20.8 LReference
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Drawbar (tested)
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42.9 kWReference
Belt (tested)
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49.9 kWReference
Belt power (max)
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49.9 kWReference
Max power
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42.9 kWReference
Transmission
Type
gearReference
gearReference
Gears
5 forward and 1 reverseReference
4 forward and 1 reverseReference
Clutch
279.4mm mechanical dry discReference
dry discReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Rear PTO Type
540Reference
540Reference
Engine RPM
534@1350Reference
521@1350Reference
PTO (claimed)
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52.9 kWReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
253 cmReference
224 cmReference
Front tire
7.50x18Reference
7.50-18Reference
Rear tire
13-38Reference
14-34Reference
Ag front
7.50x18Reference
7.50-18Reference
Ag rear
13-38Reference
14-34Reference
Ground clearance
78 cmReference
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Rear tread
152 to 223 cmReference
145 cmReference
Weight
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3402 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
555 Serial Number Location
Test results
Belt fuel use (max)
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22.3 l/hourReference
Max pull
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2892 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.