Compare/Massey-Harris No. 3 15-28 vs Massey-Harris Pacemaker

Massey-Harris No. 3 15-28 vs Massey-Harris Pacemaker

Verdict: Massey-Harris No. 3 15-28 vs Massey-Harris Pacemaker

The Massey-Harris No. 3 15-28 and the Massey-Harris Pacemaker are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Massey-Harris Pacemaker leads on rated power with 16 hp against 15 hp. Massey-Harris Pacemaker is the lighter machine (1,678 kg vs 2,630 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Massey-Harris Pacemaker is the newer design (1936 vs 1922). In short: choose the Massey-Harris Pacemaker for outright pulling power, or the Massey-Harris No. 3 15-28 if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.

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Tell us about your operation

Acreage600 acBudgetMain crop / use

Fit & specs

Massey-Harris

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Massey-Harris

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

15 hp

16 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

Massey-HarrisReference

liquid-cooledReference

Gear 3 used for power test.Reference

Final drives

spur gearReference

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Steering

manualReference

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Engine

Drawbar (claimed)

11.2 kWReference

11.9 kWReference

Belt (claimed)

20.9 kWReference

20.1 kWReference

Plows

3 (14-inch)Reference

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Displacement

6.5 LReference

4.1 LReference

Bore/Stroke

114 x 159 mmReference

98 x 133 mmReference

Rated RPM

1000Reference

1400Reference

Fuel tank

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68.1 LReference

Aux. fuel

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6.1 LReference

Drawbar (tested)

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22.8 kWReference

Belt (tested)

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31.4 kWReference

Coolant capacity

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18.9 LReference

Belt power (max)

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31.4 kWReference

Max power

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22.8 kWReference

Transmission

Type

gearReference

Gears

2 forward and 1 reverseReference

4 forward and 1 reverseReference

Clutch

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mechanical dry discReference

Dimensions

Weight

2630 kgReference

1678 kgReference

Length

368 cmReference

309 cmReference

Height

172 cmReference

134 cmReference

Wheelbase

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198 cmReference

Front tire

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28x5Reference

Rear tire

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44x10Reference

Ag front

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6.00x16Reference

Ag rear

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11.25x24Reference

No. 3 15-28 Serial Numbers

Location:

Inside right rear tractor fender.Reference

On rear-left portion of tractor frame.Reference

Capacities

Diameter

30 cmReference

Width

193 cmReference

15 cmReference

RPM

1000Reference

832Reference

Pacemaker Serial Numbers

Test results

Belt fuel use (max)

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15.9 l/hourReference

Max pull

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1467 kgReference

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.