Tractor · 1938Unverified
Massey-Harris 101 Super
Massey-Harris 101 Super — Row-Crop tractor · 36 hp. Reference specifications; pending source verification.
Provisional listing — the headline figure is shown; full specifications are auto-generated and pending verification against published sources.
Rated power
36 hp
Max power
23.5 kW
Weight
1753 kg
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Overview
ManufacturerMassey-HarrisReference
Row-Crop tractorReference
Total built8,647Reference
Original price was $1,700 in 1946Reference
The Massey-Harris 101 Super was originally released as simply the 101. When the 101 Junior was released in 1939, this tractor was named the 101 Super. It was one of the first production tractors to have electric starting as a standard feature. The 101 Super was followed by the 101 Senior, which used a Continental engine.Reference
Two-wheel driveReference
Manual steeringReference
Mechanical internal expanding brakesReference
Open operator station.Reference
Variants
101SstandardReference
101Rrow-cropReference
Engine
Chrysler 3.3L 6-cyl gasolineReference
Chrysler 3.6L 6-cyl gasolineReference
Fuel tank56.8 LReference
Drawbar (claimed)17.9 kWReference
Drawbar (claimed)20.9 kWReference
Drawbar (tested)25.8 kWReference
Belt (tested)35.0 kWReference
Chrysler T57-503Reference
gasolineReference
6-cylinderReference
liquid-cooled vertical L-headReference
Original engine, used until 1940. With Twin Power engaged, the engine could run at 1800 RPM.Reference
Displacement3.3 LReference
Bore/Stroke79 x 111 mmReference
Rated RPM1500Reference
Starter volts6Reference
Coolant capacity17.0 LReference
ChryslerReference
liquid-cooledReference
Larger engine, used from 1940 on. With Twin Power engaged, the engine could run at 1800 RPM.Reference
Displacement3.6 LReference
Bore/Stroke83 x 111 mmReference
Belt power (max)30.3 kWReference
Max power23.5 kWReference
Belt power (max)35.0 kWReference
Max power25.8 kWReference
Transmission
4-speed gearReference
TypegearReference
Gears4 forward and 1 reverseReference
Clutchdry discReference
Four gears (1-4) plus reverse (R) and belt (B). In fourth or belt gears, the Twin Power feature activated a cam on the governor that allowed the engine to run at 1800 RPM.Reference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)26.8 kWReference
PTO (claimed)30.6 kWReference
Rear PTO Type540Reference
Dimensions
Weight1753 kgReference
Front tire5.00-15Reference
Rear tire11-38Reference
Ag front5.00-15Reference
Ag rear11-38Reference
Ag front22.5x4 (steel)Reference
Ag rear49x8 (steel)Reference
Rear tread132 to 223 cmReference
101 Super Serial Number Location
Serial number on the tractor frame, rear-left side near the transmission case.Reference
101 Super Serial Numbers
1938255001Reference
1939256085Reference
1940257281Reference
1941258769Reference
1942259762Reference
FAQ: How to read a serial number table.Reference
Capacities
Diameter33 cmReference
Width15 cmReference
RPM833Reference
Test results
NTTL 307: gasoline 4-speed 2WDReference
NTTL 377: 218 gasoline 4-speed 2WDReference
Gasoline 4-speed 2WDSeptember 9, 1938 - September 30, 1939Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 307 fileReference
Belt fuel use (max)13.6 l/hourReference
Drawbar performanceReference
Gear 3 used for power test.Reference
Max pull1481 kgReference
Gear 1 used for pull test.Reference
218 gasoline 4-speed 2WDSeptember 30 - October 20, 1941Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 377 fileReference
Belt fuel use (max)15.1 l/hourReference
Max pull1771 kgReference
Values normalized to UK metric units. Every figure is traced to at least one source; verified specs are cross-checked against two or more.