Tractor · 1941Unverified
Massey-Harris 81
Massey-Harris 81 — Row-Crop tractor · 26 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
26 hp
Max power
15.5 kW
Weight
1313 kg
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Overview
ManufacturerMassey-HarrisReference
Row-Crop tractorReference
Original price$1,121 (1946)Reference
Two-wheel driveReference
SteeringmanualReference
Open operator station.Reference
Variants
81Rrow-crop gasolineReference
81Sstandard gasolineReference
82distillateReference
Engine
Continential 2.0L 4-cyl gasolineReference
Fuel tank45.4 LReference
Drawbar (claimed)11.9 kWReference
Drawbar (tested)15.5 kWReference
Belt (tested)20.2 kWReference
Continential F124Reference
gasolineReference
4-cylinderReference
liquid-cooled vertical L-headReference
Displacement2.0 LReference
Bore/Stroke76 x 111 mmReference
Fuel systemMarvel-Schebler TSX-28 carburetorReference
Rated RPM1500Reference
Starter volts6Reference
Coolant capacity10.4 LReference
Belt power (max)20.2 kWReference
Max power15.5 kWReference
Transmission
4-speed unsynchronized gearReference
Typeunsynchronized gearReference
Gears4 forward and 1 reverseReference
Clutchdry discReference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)19.4 kWReference
Dimensions
Weight1313 kgReference
Front tire4.00x15Reference
Rear tire9.00x32Reference
Ag front4.00x15Reference
Ag rear9.00x32Reference
Length302 cmReference
Height147 cmReference
81 Serial Number Location
Left side of tractor frame.Reference
81 Serial Numbers
1941400001Reference
1942403168Reference
1943------Reference
1944403354Reference
1945403364Reference
1946404664Reference
Final406601Reference
FAQ: How to read a serial number table.Reference
Test results
Gasoline 4-speed 2WDSeptember 29 - October 20, 1941Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 376 fileReference
Belt fuel use (max)9.5 l/hourReference
Drawbar performanceReference
Gear 3 used for power test.Reference
Max pull1314 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.