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Massey-Harris 33

Massey-Harris 33 — Row-Crop tractor · 36 hp. Reference specifications; pending source verification.

The Massey-Harris 33 is a tractor characterised by a compact design, with a rated output of 36 hp. It was manufactured from 1952 to 1955. Powered by a 4-cylinder diesel liquid-cooled engine, the 33 features a 5-speed gearbox and two-wheel drive. The tractor's listed weight is 2354 kg, and it is suited to tasks on land areas of approximately 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
26.5 kW
Weight
2354 kg

Catalogue coverage

Variants represented
2
Richest spec table
68 rows
Recorded power
36 hp
Recorded weight
2354 kg
Transmissions
5-speed gear
Production years
1952-1955
Verified variants
0

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Overview

ManufacturerMassey-HarrisReference
Row-Crop tractorReference
Original price was $2,550 in 1955Reference
Two-wheel driveReference
Manual steeringReference
Open operator stationReference

Engine

Continental 3.3L 4-cyl gasolineReference
Continental 3.3L 4-cyl dieselReference
Fuel tank71.9 LReference
Drawbar (claimed)20.9 kWReference
Plows3Reference
Drawbar (tested)26.5 kWReference
Belt (tested)29.5 kWReference
ContinentalReference
gasolineReference
4-cylinderReference
liquid-cooledReference
Displacement3.3 LReference
Bore/Stroke92 x 124 mmReference
Air cleaneroil bathReference
Compression6.3:1Reference
Rated RPM1500Reference
Starter volts6Reference
Oil capacity7.6 LReference
Coolant capacity17.0 LReference
dieselReference
Compression15:1Reference
Belt power (max)29.5 kWReference
Max power26.5 kWReference

Transmission

5-speed gearReference
TypegearReference
Gears5 forward and 1 reverseReference
Clutch254mm mechanical dry discReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)26.8 kWReference
Rear PTO Type540Reference
Engine RPM551@1500Reference

Dimensions

Wheelbase255 cmReference
Weight2354 kgReference
Front tire5.50-16Reference
Rear tire11-38Reference
Ag front5.50-16Reference
Ag rear11-38Reference
Ag front9.00x10Reference
Ag rear12-28Reference
Ag rear13-28Reference
Ag rear12-38Reference
Ag rear13-30Reference
Operating weight2354 kgReference
Ballasted weight3178 kgReference
Tricycle to inches 21 to 0 cm Front tread8.5Reference
Rear tread133 to 225 cmReference

33 Serial Numbers

Location:Top-left of transmission case, near clutch pedalReference
19521001Reference
19532055Reference
19546617Reference
19559782Reference
FAQ: How to read a serial number table.Reference

Capacities

Diameter34 cmReference
Width16 cmReference
RPM890Reference
Speed958.90 meters/minReference

Test results

Gasoline 5-speed 2WDOctober 10 - 24, 1953Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 509 fileReference
Belt fuel use (max)12.9 l/hourReference
Drawbar performanceReference
Gear 3 used for power test.Reference
Max pull2021 kgReference
Gear 1 used for pull test.Reference

Speeds

With 11-38 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.

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