Compare/Massey-Harris 44 Special vs Massey-Harris 444

Massey-Harris 44 Special vs Massey-Harris 444

Verdict: Massey-Harris 44 Special vs Massey-Harris 444

The Massey-Harris 44 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 is the newer design (1956 vs 1953). In short: choose the Massey-Harris 444 for outright pulling power, or the Massey-Harris 44 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

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Massey-Harris

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

40 hp

48 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

Massey-HarrisReference

With 12-38 rear tires.Reference

Five gears, plus reverse, in two ranges.Reference

Steering

manual worm-and-sectorReference

power optionalReference

Total built

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7,131Reference

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

29.8 kWReference

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Plows

3-4Reference

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Drawbar (tested)

32.5 kWReference

33.8 kWReference

Belt (tested)

36.5 kWReference

36.7 kWReference

Displacement

4.3 LReference

4.5 LReference

Bore/Stroke

98 x 140 mmReference

102 x 140 mmReference

Fuel system

Zenith 1.25" carburetorReference

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Air cleaner

oil bathReference

Compression

4.68:1Reference

9:1Reference

Rated RPM

1500Reference

Oil capacity

7.6 LReference

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Coolant capacity

20.8 LReference

21.8 LReference

Power

29.8 kWReference

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Belt power (max)

36.5 kWReference

36.7 kWReference

Max power

32.5 kWReference

33.8 kWReference

Fuel tank

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87.1 LReference

Drawbar (claimed)

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26.1 kWReference

Belt (claimed)

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32.1 kWReference

Starter volts

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12Reference

Transmission

Gears

5 forward and 1 reverseReference

10 forward and 2 reverseReference

Clutch

11-inch dry discReference

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Capacities

Fuel

103.0 LReference

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Diameter

34 cmReference

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Width

200 cmReference

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RPM

863Reference

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Speed

929.64 meters/minReference

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PTO & Hydraulics

Hydraulic system

6.6 LReference

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Capacity

6.6 LReference

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Pressure

72.4 barReference

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Total flow

28.4 lpmReference

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Type

unsynchronized gearReference

gearReference

Rear PTO

liveReference

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

534Reference

540Reference

Engine RPM

534@1350Reference

542@1500Reference

PTO (claimed)

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35.8 kWReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

223 cmReference

Front tire

6.50x16Reference

6.50-16Reference

Rear tire

11-38Reference

13-38Reference

Ag front

9.00x10Reference

6.50-16Reference

Ag rear

13-38Reference

Length

343 cmReference

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Height

203 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

44 Special Serial Numbers

1953

50001Reference

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1954

51364Reference

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1955

58067Reference

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Location:

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

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Test results

Belt fuel use (max)

16.3 l/hourReference

19.3 l/hourReference

Max pull

2422 kgReference

2963 kgReference

Speeds

444 Serial Number Location

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.