Massey-Harris

Massey-Harris 101 Super

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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Founded1938 - 1942

Model101 Super

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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

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