Compare/Massey-Harris Challenger vs Massey-Harris Pacemaker

Massey-Harris Challenger vs Massey-Harris Pacemaker

Verdict: Massey-Harris Challenger vs Massey-Harris Pacemaker

The Massey-Harris Challenger and the Massey-Harris Pacemaker are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Massey-Harris Challenger leads on rated power with 20 hp against 16 hp. Massey-Harris Pacemaker is the lighter machine (1,678 kg vs 1,769 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. In short: choose the Massey-Harris Challenger for outright pulling power, or the Massey-Harris Pacemaker if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.

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Acreage600 acBudgetMain crop / use

Fit & specs

Massey-Harris

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Massey-Harris

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

20 hp

16 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

Massey-HarrisReference

Drawbar performanceReference

Gear 3 used for power test.Reference

Total built

14,000Reference

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Steering

manualReference

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Engine

Fuel tank

68.1 LReference

Aux. fuel

6.1 LReference

Drawbar (claimed)

14.9 kWReference

11.9 kWReference

Belt (claimed)

23.9 kWReference

20.1 kWReference

Drawbar (tested)

22.2 kWReference

22.8 kWReference

Belt (tested)

26.0 kWReference

31.4 kWReference

Displacement

4.1 LReference

Bore/Stroke

98 x 133 mmReference

Rated RPM

1400Reference

Coolant capacity

18.9 LReference

Belt power (max)

26.0 kWReference

31.4 kWReference

Max power

22.2 kWReference

22.8 kWReference

Transmission

Type

gearReference

Gears

4 forward and 1 reverseReference

Clutch

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mechanical dry discReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

198 cmReference

Weight

1769 kgReference

1678 kgReference

Front tire

24x4.50Reference

28x5Reference

Rear tire

52x8.00Reference

44x10Reference

Ag front

5.50x16Reference

6.00x16Reference

Ag rear

11.25x36Reference

11.25x24Reference

Length

328 cmReference

309 cmReference

Height

147 cmReference

134 cmReference

Challenger Serial Number Location

Test results

Belt fuel use (max)

14.0 l/hourReference

15.9 l/hourReference

Max pull

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1467 kgReference

Pacemaker Serial Numbers

Location:

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On rear-left portion of tractor frame.Reference

Capacities

Diameter

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30 cmReference

Width

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15 cmReference

RPM

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832Reference

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.