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Massey-Harris 101S Super

Massey-Harris 101S Super — Standard-tread tractor · 36 hp. Reference specifications; pending source verification.

The Massey-Harris 101S Super is a tractor model with a rated engine power of approximately 36 hp, categorising it as a lighter model in its class. Production of the 101S Super took place from 1938 to 1942, and it is equipped with a 6-cylinder petrol liquid-cooled engine paired with a two-wheel drive system and a 4-speed gearbox. The tractor has a listed operating weight of 1753 kg and is suitable for operations spanning up to 200 acres.

Provisional listing — the headline figure is shown; full specifications are auto-generated and pending verification against published sources.

Rated power
36 hp
Max power
23.0 kW
Weight
1753 kg

Catalogue coverage

Variants represented
2
Richest spec table
68 rows
Recorded power
36 hp
Recorded weight
1753 kg
Transmissions
4-speed gear
Production years
1938-1942
Verified variants
0

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Overview

ManufacturerMassey-HarrisReference
Standard-tread tractorReference
Total built8,647Reference
Original price$1,700 (1946)Reference
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
SteeringmanualReference
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)23.0 kWReference
Belt (tested)29.9 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)29.9 kWReference
Max power23.0 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 tire6.00-16Reference
Rear tire12.75-24Reference
Ag front6.00-16Reference
Ag rear12.75-24Reference
Ag front28x4.63 (steel)Reference
Ag rear44x10 (steel)Reference
Front tread120 cmReference
Rear tread132 cmReference

101S Super Serial Number Location

On frame, rear-left side near transmission caseReference

101S Super Serial Numbers

1938355001Reference
1939355603Reference
1940356792Reference
1941358188Reference
1942358869Reference
FAQ: How to read a serial number table.Reference

Capacities

Diameter33 cmReference
Width15 cmReference
RPM833Reference

Test results

Gasoline 4-speed 2WD standardSeptember 8 - 30, 1938Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 306 fileReference
Belt fuel use (max)13.6 l/hourReference
Drawbar performanceReference
Gear 3 used for power test.Reference
Max pull1619 kgReference
Gear 1 used for pull test.Reference

Values normalized to UK metric units. Every figure is traced to at least one source; verified specs are cross-checked against two or more.

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