Compare/Massey-Harris 55 vs Massey-Harris 744

Massey-Harris 55 vs Massey-Harris 744

Verdict: Massey-Harris 55 vs Massey-Harris 744

The Massey-Harris 55 and the Massey-Harris 744 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 46 hp. Massey-Harris 744 is the newer design (1948 vs 1946). In short: choose the Massey-Harris 55 for outright pulling power, or the Massey-Harris 744 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

56 hp

46 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

Massey-HarrisReference

Gasoline 4-speed 2WDApril 16 - May 7, 1951Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 455 fileReference

liquid-cooledReference

Factories

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Kilmarnock, ScotlandReference

Total built

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17,000Reference

Variants

55K

all-fuel engineReference

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55D

diesel engineReference

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Western

wide-treadReference

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744PD

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English-builtReference

744D

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Scottish-builtReference

Engine

Drawbar (claimed)

30.6 kWReference

29.1 kWReference

Plows

5Reference

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Drawbar (tested)

42.9 kWReference

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Belt (tested)

49.9 kWReference

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Displacement

6.3 LReference

4.7 LReference

Bore/Stroke

114 x 152 mmReference

89 x 127 mmReference

Air cleaner

oil bathReference

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Compression

4.5:1Reference

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Rated RPM

1350Reference

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Starter

electricReference

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Starter volts

12Reference

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Oil capacity

9.5 LReference

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Coolant capacity

26.5 LReference

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Belt power (max)

49.9 kWReference

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Max power

42.9 kWReference

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Engine

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34.3 kWReference

Belt (claimed)

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31.3 kWReference

Power

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34.3 kWReference

Transmission

Type

gearReference

Gears

4 forward and 1 reverseReference

5 forward and 1 reverseReference

Clutch

dry discReference

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PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

41.8 kWReference

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Hydraulic system

13.2 LReference

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Capacity

13.2 LReference

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Total flow

37.9 lpmReference

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Rear PTO Type

540 (1.375)Reference

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Engine RPM

521@1350Reference

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Capacities

Fuel

104.1 LReference

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Dimensions

Standard Wheelbase

224 cmReference

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Western Wheelbase

228 cmReference

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Weight

7223 to 7571 poundsReference

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Front tire

7.50x18Reference

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Rear tire

14-34Reference

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Ag front

7.50x18Reference

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Standard Ag rear

14-34Reference

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Western Ag rear

18-26Reference

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Ag rear

15-34Reference

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Length

369 cmReference

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Height

211 cmReference

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Standard Rear tread

145 cmReference

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Western Rear tread

177 cmReference

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Gas Operating

3276 kgReference

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Diesel Operating

3434 kgReference

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Ballasted

4606 kgReference

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55 Serial Number Location

55 Serial Numbers

1946

1001 (all-fuel)Reference

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1947

1013 (all-fuel)Reference

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1948

1554 (all-fuel)Reference

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1949

1001 (diesel)Reference

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1950

1022 (diesel)Reference

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1951

2058 (diesel)Reference

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1952

2822/10001 (diesel)Reference

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1953

13017 (diesel)Reference

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1954

15299 (diesel)Reference

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1955

17059 (diesel)Reference

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Test results

Belt fuel use (max)

22.3 l/hourReference

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Max pull

2892 kgReference

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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.