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Massey-Harris 44 Special vs Massey-Harris 55
Verdict: Massey-Harris 44 Special vs Massey-Harris 55
The Massey-Harris 44 Special and the Massey-Harris 55 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Massey-Harris 55 leads on rated power with 56 hp against 40 hp. Massey-Harris 44 Special is the newer design (1953 vs 1946). In short: choose the Massey-Harris 55 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
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Massey-Harris
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
40 hp
56 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
Massey-HarrisReference
Massey-HarrisReference
With 12-38 rear tires.Reference
Gasoline 4-speed 2WDApril 16 - May 7, 1951Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 455 fileReference
Steering
manual worm-and-sectorReference
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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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55K
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all-fuel engineReference
55D
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diesel engineReference
Western
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wide-treadReference
Engine
Engine
29.8 kWReference
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Plows
3-4Reference
5Reference
Drawbar (tested)
32.5 kWReference
42.9 kWReference
Belt (tested)
36.5 kWReference
49.9 kWReference
Displacement
4.3 LReference
6.3 LReference
Bore/Stroke
98 x 140 mmReference
114 x 152 mmReference
Fuel system
Zenith 1.25" carburetorReference
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Air cleaner
oil bathReference
oil bathReference
Compression
4.68:1Reference
4.5:1Reference
Rated RPM
1500Reference
1350Reference
Oil capacity
7.6 LReference
9.5 LReference
Coolant capacity
20.8 LReference
26.5 LReference
Power
29.8 kWReference
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Belt power (max)
36.5 kWReference
49.9 kWReference
Max power
32.5 kWReference
42.9 kWReference
Drawbar (claimed)
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30.6 kWReference
Starter
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electricReference
Starter volts
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12Reference
Transmission
Gears
5 forward and 1 reverseReference
4 forward and 1 reverseReference
Clutch
11-inch dry discReference
dry discReference
Capacities
Fuel
103.0 LReference
104.1 LReference
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
13.2 LReference
Capacity
6.6 LReference
13.2 LReference
Pressure
72.4 barReference
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Total flow
28.4 lpmReference
37.9 lpmReference
Type
unsynchronized gearReference
gearReference
Rear PTO
liveReference
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Rear PTO Type
534Reference
540 (1.375)Reference
Engine RPM
534@1350Reference
521@1350Reference
PTO (claimed)
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41.8 kWReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
223 cmReference
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Front tire
6.50x16Reference
7.50x18Reference
Rear tire
11-38Reference
14-34Reference
Ag front
9.00x10Reference
7.50x18Reference
Ag rear
13-38Reference
15-34Reference
Length
343 cmReference
369 cmReference
Height
203 cmReference
211 cmReference
Standard Wheelbase
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224 cmReference
Western Wheelbase
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228 cmReference
Weight
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7223 to 7571 poundsReference
Standard Ag rear
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14-34Reference
Western Ag rear
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18-26Reference
Standard Rear tread
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145 cmReference
Western Rear tread
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177 cmReference
Gas Operating
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3276 kgReference
Diesel Operating
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3434 kgReference
Ballasted
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4606 kgReference
44 Special Serial Numbers
1953
50001Reference
13017 (diesel)Reference
1954
51364Reference
15299 (diesel)Reference
1955
58067Reference
17059 (diesel)Reference
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
22.3 l/hourReference
Max pull
2422 kgReference
2892 kgReference
Speeds
55 Serial Number Location
55 Serial Numbers
1946
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1001 (all-fuel)Reference
1947
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1013 (all-fuel)Reference
1948
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1554 (all-fuel)Reference
1949
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1001 (diesel)Reference
1950
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1022 (diesel)Reference
1951
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2058 (diesel)Reference
1952
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2822/10001 (diesel)Reference
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.