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Massey-Harris 101 Super

Massey-Harris 101 Super tractor
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The Massey-Harris 101 Super was originally released as simply the 101. When the 101 Junior was released in 1939, this tractor was named the 101 Super. It was one of the first production tractors to have electric starting as a standard feature. The 101 Super was followed by the 101 Senior, which used a Continental engine.
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Power40 hp[P]
Founded1938 - 1942
Model101 Super

Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Massey-Harris 101 Super

Power

Belt (tested):46.97 hp (35.0 kW)
PTO (claimed):36 hp (early), 41 hp (late)
Drawbar (tested):34.63 hp (25.8 kW)
PTO (claimed kW):26.8 kW (early), 30.6 kW (late)
Drawbar (claimed):24 hp (early), 28 hp (late)
Drawbar (claimed kW):17.9 kW (early), 20.9 kW (late)

Tires

Ag rear:11-38, 49x8 (steel)
Ag front:5.00-15, 22.5x4 (steel)
Rear tire:11-38
Front tire:5.00-15

Engine

Options:Chrysler 3.3L 6-cyl gasoline, Chrysler 3.6L 6-cyl gasoline
Fuel tank:15 gal (56.8 L)
Details 3.3L:Chrysler T57-503, gasoline, 6-cylinder, liquid-cooled vertical L-head, Original engine, used until 1940. With Twin Power engaged, the engine could run at 1800 RPM.
Details 3.6L:Chrysler, gasoline, 6-cylinder, liquid-cooled, Larger engine, used from 1940 on. With Twin Power engaged, the engine could run at 1800 RPM.
Rated RPM 3.3L:1500
Rated RPM 3.6L:1500
Bore/Stroke 3.3L:3.125x4.375 inches (79 x 111 mm)
Bore/Stroke 3.6L:3.25x4.375 inches (83 x 111 mm)
Displacement 3.3L:201.3 ci (3.3 L)
Displacement 3.6L:217.8 ci (3.6 L)
Starter volts 3.3L:6
Starter volts 3.6L:6
Coolant capacity 3.3L:18 qts (17.0 L)

Variants

101R:row-crop
101S:standard

Dimensions

Weight:3865 lbs (1753 kg)
Rear tread:52 to 88 inches (132 to 223 cm)

Mechanical

Drive:Two-wheel drive
Brakes:Mechanical internal expanding brakes
Steering:Manual steering
Operator station:Open operator station

Production

Type:Row-Crop tractor
Notes:The Massey-Harris 101 Super was originally released as simply the 101. When the 101 Junior was released in 1939, this tractor was named the 101 Super. It was one of the first production tractors to have electric starting as a standard feature. The 101 Super was followed by the 101 Senior, which used a Continental engine.
Total built:8,647
Manufacturer:Massey-Harris
Original price:$1,700 in 1946
Years produced:1938 - 1942

Belt Pulley

RPM:833
Width:6.25 inches (15 cm)
Diameter:13.25 inches (33 cm)

Transmission

Type:gear
Gears:4 forward and 1 reverse
Notes:Four gears (1-4) plus reverse (R) and belt (B). In fourth or belt gears, the Twin Power feature activated a cam on the governor that allowed the engine to run at 1800 RPM.
Clutch:dry disc

Serial Numbers

1938:255001
1939:256085
1940:257281
1941:258769
1942:259762
Location:Serial number on the tractor frame, rear-left side near the transmission case.

Power Take-off (PTO)

Rear PTO Type:540

Related Models

Massey-Harris 101 Senior

Model:101 Senior