Massey-Harris 101 Junior
The Massey-Harris 101 Junior is a row-crop tractor produced from 1939 to 1946 by Massey-Harris in Racine, Wisconsin, USA. It was available in gasoline and distillate variants, with export models marked as 102G. The tractor featured Continental 4-cylinder liquid-cooled vertical L-head engines in three sizes (2.0L, 2.3L, and 2.7L) used in different production years. It had a 4-speed gear transmission with 1 reverse, two-wheel drive, manual steering, and an open operator station. The tractor's power output included a claimed 20.5 hp at the drawbar and 26.3 hp at the PTO, with tested drawbar power of 24.65 hp and belt power of 30.56 hp. Dimensions included a wheelbase of 83.5 inches for row-crop and 78 inches for standard, weight of 3400 lbs, and tire sizes of 5.00-15 or 4.75-15 front and 10.00-36 rear. The rear PTO operated at 540 RPM. The tractor could pull 2 plows and had a belt pulley diameter of 13 inches running at 837 RPM.
Power29 hp[P]
Founded1939 - 1946
Model101 Junior
Technical Specifications
Detailed specifications and technical data for Massey-Harris 101 Junior
Power
| Plows | 2 |
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| Belt (tested) | 30.56 hp (22.8 kW) |
| PTO (claimed) | 26.3 hp (19.6 kW) |
| Drawbar (tested) | 24.65 hp (18.4 kW) |
| Drawbar (claimed) | 20.5 hp (15.3 kW) |
Engine
| Fuel tank | 10 gal (37.9 L) |
|---|---|
| Rated RPM 1 | 1500 |
| Rated RPM 2 | 1800 |
| Air cleaner 1 | oil bath |
| Air cleaner 2 | oil bath |
| Bore/Stroke 1 | 3.00x4.375 inches (76 x 111 mm) |
| Bore/Stroke 2 | 3.1875x4.375 inches (81 x 111 mm) |
| Bore/Stroke 3 | 3.4375x4.375 inches (87 x 111 mm) |
| Compression 1 | 6.7:1 |
| Displacement 1 | 123.7 ci (2.0 L) |
| Displacement 2 | 139.6 ci (2.3 L) |
| Displacement 3 | 162 ci (2.7 L) |
| Engine options | Continental 2.0L 4-cyl gasoline, Continental 2.3L 4-cyl gasoline, Continental 2.7L 4-cyl gasoline |
| Engine Detail 1 | Continental gasoline 4-cylinder liquid-cooled vertical L-head, Original engine, used until 1940. |
| Engine Detail 2 | Continental MFA gasoline 4-cylinder liquid-cooled vertical L-head, Larger engine, used from 1940 to 1943. |
| Engine Detail 3 | Continental gasoline 4-cylinder liquid-cooled vertical L-head, Final engine, used from 1943 to 1946. |
| Starter volts 1 | 6 |
| Starter volts 2 | 6 |
| Coolant capacity 1 | 11 qts (10.4 L) |
Overview
| Notes | Massey Harris model 101 Junior gasoline tractors that were destined for the export market were marked as a "102G". |
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| Built in | Racine, Wisconsin, USA |
| Production years | 1939 - 1946 |
Variants
| 101 Junior | gasoline |
|---|---|
| 102 Junior | distillate |
Mechanical
| Drive | Two-wheel drive |
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| Steering | Manual steering |
| Operator station | Open operator station |
Belt Pulley
| RPM | 837 |
|---|---|
| Speed | 2958 ft/min (901.60 meters/min) |
| Width | 6 inches (15 cm) |
| Diameter | 13 inches (33 cm) |
Transmission
| Type | gear |
|---|---|
| Gears | 4 forward and 1 reverse |
Serial Numbers
| 1939 | 375001 (row-crop), 377001 |
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| 1940 | 376158 (row-crop), 377928 |
| 1941 | 395570 (row-crop), 379550 |
| 1942 | 397637 (row-crop), 379815 |
| 1943 | 398596 (row-crop), 379855 |
| 1944 | 500003 (row-crop), 380641 |
| 1945 | 502434 (row-crop), 382569 |
| 1946 | 503779 (row-crop), 384298 |
| Location | On frame, rear-left side near transmission case |
Dimensions & Tires
| Weight | 3400 lbs (1542 kg) |
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| Rear tire | 10.00-36 |
| Wheelbase | 83.5 inches (row-crop) (212 cm), 78 inches (standard) (198 cm) |
| Front tire | 5.00-15, 4.75-15 |
| Rear tread | 52 to 88 inches (132 to 223 cm) (row-crop), 52 inches (132 cm) (standard) |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Rear PTO Type | 540 (1.375) |
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