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Massey-Harris 81 vs Massey-Harris 82
Verdict: Massey-Harris 81 vs Massey-Harris 82
The Massey-Harris 81 and the Massey-Harris 82 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 26 hp. Use the full side-by-side spec tables below to weigh the details against your own operation, and confirm with a dealer 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
26 hp
26 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
Massey-HarrisReference
Massey-HarrisReference
Gear 1 used for pull test.Reference
liquid-cooled vertical L-headReference
Original price
$1,121 (1946)Reference
$1,121 (1946)Reference
Steering
manualReference
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Variants
82
distillateReference
distillateReference
81R
row-crop gasolineReference
row-crop gasolineReference
81S
standard gasolineReference
standard gasolineReference
Engine
Fuel tank
45.4 LReference
45.4 LReference
Drawbar (claimed)
11.9 kWReference
11.9 kWReference
Drawbar (tested)
15.5 kWReference
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Belt (tested)
20.2 kWReference
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Displacement
2.0 LReference
2.3 LReference
Bore/Stroke
76 x 111 mmReference
81 x 111 mmReference
Fuel system
Marvel-Schebler TSX-28 carburetorReference
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Rated RPM
1500Reference
1500Reference
Starter volts
6Reference
6Reference
Coolant capacity
10.4 LReference
10.4 LReference
Belt power (max)
20.2 kWReference
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Max power
15.5 kWReference
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Transmission
Type
unsynchronized gearReference
unsynchronized gearReference
Gears
4 forward and 1 reverseReference
4 forward and 1 reverseReference
Clutch
dry discReference
dry discReference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)
19.4 kWReference
19.4 kWReference
Dimensions
Weight
1313 kgReference
1313 kgReference
Front tire
4.00x15Reference
4.00x15Reference
Rear tire
9.00x32Reference
9.00x32Reference
Ag front
4.00x15Reference
4.00x15Reference
Ag rear
9.00x32Reference
9.00x32Reference
Length
302 cmReference
302 cmReference
Height
147 cmReference
147 cmReference
81 Serial Number Location
81 Serial Numbers
1941
400001Reference
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1942
403168Reference
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1943
------Reference
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1944
403354Reference
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1945
403364Reference
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1946
404664Reference
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Final
406601Reference
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Test results
Belt fuel use (max)
9.5 l/hourReference
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Max pull
1314 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.