Compare/Massey-Harris Challenger vs Massey-Harris Pony 811

Massey-Harris Challenger vs Massey-Harris Pony 811

Verdict: Massey-Harris Challenger vs Massey-Harris Pony 811

The Massey-Harris Challenger and the Massey-Harris Pony 811 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 Pony 811 is the lighter machine (800 kg vs 1,769 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Massey-Harris Challenger holds more fuel (68.1 L vs 26.1 L) for longer stints between fills. Massey-Harris Pony 811 is the newer design (1951 vs 1936). In short: choose the Massey-Harris Challenger for outright pulling power, or the Massey-Harris Pony 811 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

20 hp

16 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

Massey-HarrisReference

Drawbar performanceReference

liquid-cooledReference

Total built

14,000Reference

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Steering

manualReference

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Final drives

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spur gearReference

Engine

Fuel tank

68.1 LReference

26.1 LReference

Aux. fuel

6.1 LReference

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Drawbar (claimed)

14.9 kWReference

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Belt (claimed)

23.9 kWReference

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Drawbar (tested)

22.2 kWReference

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Belt (tested)

26.0 kWReference

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Displacement

4.1 LReference

1.2 LReference

Bore/Stroke

98 x 133 mmReference

72 x 75 mmReference

Rated RPM

1400Reference

1850Reference

Coolant capacity

18.9 LReference

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Belt power (max)

26.0 kWReference

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Max power

22.2 kWReference

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Engine

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11.8 kWReference

Power

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11.8 kWReference

Compression

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6.25:1Reference

Starter

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electricReference

Starter volts

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6Reference

Oil capacity

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3.4 LReference

Transmission

Type

gearReference

Gears

4 forward and 1 reverseReference

3 forward and 1 reverseReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

198 cmReference

169 cmReference

Weight

1769 kgReference

800 kgReference

Front tire

24x4.50Reference

4x15Reference

Rear tire

52x8.00Reference

8x24Reference

Ag front

5.50x16Reference

4x15Reference

Ag rear

11.25x36Reference

9x24Reference

Length

328 cmReference

251 cmReference

Height

147 cmReference

151 cmReference

Width

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141 cmReference

Ballasted weight

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1080 kgReference

Ground clearance

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54 cmReference

Front tread

—

103 to 175 cmReference

Rear tread

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103 to 175 cmReference

Challenger Serial Number Location

Test results

Belt fuel use (max)

14.0 l/hourReference

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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.