Tractor · 1953Unverified
Massey-Harris 16 Pacer
Massey-Harris 16 Pacer — Row-Crop tractor · 17 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
17 hp
Max power
12.7 kW
Weight
898 kg
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Overview
ManufacturerMassey-HarrisReference
Row-Crop tractorReference
Two-wheel driveReference
Final drivesspur gearReference
Manual steeringReference
Mechanical contracting band brakesReference
Open operator station.Reference
Engine
Continental 1.5L 4-cyl gasolineReference
Fuel tank28.4 LReference
Plows2Reference
Drawbar (tested)12.7 kWReference
Belt (tested)14.1 kWReference
ContinentalReference
gasolineReference
4-cylinderReference
liquid-cooledReference
Displacement1.5 LReference
Bore/Stroke73 x 89 mmReference
Fuel systemMarvel-Schlebler carburetorReference
Air cleaneroil bathReference
Compression6.1:1Reference
Rated RPM1800Reference
Idle RPM1000-1800Reference
Starter typeelectricReference
Oil capacity3.3 LReference
Coolant capacity8.5 LReference
Belt power (max)14.1 kWReference
Max power12.7 kWReference
Transmission
3-speed gearReference
TypegearReference
Gears3 forward and 1 reverseReference
Clutch165.1mm mechanical dry discReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Rear PTOtransmissionReference
Rear PTOliveReference
Rear PTO Type540Reference
Engine RPM540@1800Reference
Dimensions
Wheelbase183 cmReference
Weight898 kgReference
Front tire4.00x15Reference
Rear tire9-24Reference
Ag front4.00x15Reference
Ag rear9-24Reference
Ag rear10-24Reference
Ag rear6-30Reference
Length263 cmReference
Width159 cmReference
Shipping weight898 kgReference
Ground clearance52 cmReference
Front tread111 to 172 cmReference
Rear tread104 to 175 cmReference
Massey-Harris 16 Pacer attachments
front-end loaderReference
16 Pacer Serial Numbers
Location:Serial number plate on right side of tractor frame.Reference
195450001Reference
195551613Reference
195652771Reference
FAQ: How to read a serial number table.Reference
Capacities
Diameter13 cmReference
Width13 cmReference
RPM1990Reference
Speed952.50 meters/minReference
Test results
Gasoline 3-speed 2WDNovember 10 - 15, 1954Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 531 fileReference
Drawbar performanceReference
Gear 2 used for power test.Reference
Max pull960 kgReference
Gear 1 used for pull test.Reference
Speeds
With 9-24 rear tires.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.