The Massey-Harris 44 Cane Special is a tractor with a rated power output of approximately 40 horsepower, categorising it among the lighter models in its class. Produced between 1953 and 1955, this model is equipped with a 4-cylinder diesel liquid-cooled engine and a 5-speed gearbox. It is suitable for working areas of up to 200 acres.
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Rated power
40 hp
Catalogue coverage
Variants represented
2
Richest spec table
42 rows
Recorded power
40 hp
Transmissions
5-speed gear
Production years
1953-1955
Verified variants
0
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Overview
ManufacturerMassey-HarrisReference
High-Clearance tractorReference
Drive4x2Reference
Manual steeringReference
Open operator station.Reference
Variants
44 Specialrow-cropReference
44 Special Canehigh-cropReference
44 Special RicestandardReference
Engine
Continental 4.3L 4-cyl dieselReference
Fuel tank71.9 LReference
Engine29.8 kWReference
Plows3-4Reference
ContinentalReference
dieselReference
4-cylinderReference
liquid-cooledReference
Displacement4.3 LReference
Bore/Stroke98 x 140 mmReference
Power29.8 kWReference
Air cleaneroil bathReference
Compression15:1Reference
Rated RPM1350Reference
Starter typeelectricReference
Coolant capacity20.8 LReference
Transmission
5-speed gearReference
TypegearReference
Gears5 forward and 1 reverseReference
Clutch279.4mm mechanical dry discReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Rear PTO Type540Reference
Engine RPM534@1350Reference
Dimensions
Wheelbase253 cmReference
Front tire7.50x18Reference
Rear tire13-38Reference
Ag front7.50x18Reference
Ag rear13-38Reference
Ground clearance78 cmReference
Rear tread152 to 223 cmReference
Capacities
Diameter34 cmReference
Width15 cmReference
RPM890Reference
Speed929.64 meters/minReference
Speeds
With 13-38 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.
