Massey-Harris

Massey-Harris 22

The Massey-Harris 22 is a row-crop tractor produced from 1948 to 1953 by Massey-Harris in Racine, Wisconsin, USA. It features a Continental 2.3L 4-cylinder liquid-cooled gasoline engine rated at 30.0 hp (estimated). The tractor has a 4-speed unsynchronized transmission and two-wheel drive with manual steering and an open operator station. It was originally priced at $1,468 in 1953. The 22 model has variants including the 22 RC (row-crop) and 22 STD (standard tread). It has a wheelbase of 82.5 inches and an operating weight of 2928 lbs. The tractor is equipped with a 540 RPM rear PTO and hydraulic system with 1.75 gal capacity. It is capable of pulling 2 plows and has tested drawbar power of 22.87 hp and belt power of 31.05 hp. The 22 was succeeded by the Massey-Harris 23 Mustang and preceded by the Massey-Harris 20.
Power30 hp[P]
Founded1948 - 1953
Model22

Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Massey-Harris 22

Power
Plows2
Belt (tested)31.05 hp (23.2 kW)
PTO (claimed)27 hp (20.1 kW)
Drawbar (tested)22.87 hp (17.1 kW)
Drawbar (claimed)18 hp (13.4 kW)
Tires
Ag rear9x32
Ag front4x15
Engine
MakeContinental
Typegasoline
Coolingliquid-cooled
Cylinders4-cylinder
Rated RPM1500
Bore/Stroke3.1875x4.375 inches (81 x 111 mm)
Displacement140 ci (2.3 L)
Oil capacity5 qts (4.7 L)
Coolant capacity11 qts (10.4 L)
Capacity
Fuel13 gal (49.2 L)
Hydraulic system1.75 gal (6.6 L)
Variants
22 RCrow-crop
22 STDstandard tread
Dimensions
Wheelbase82.5 inches (209 cm)
Rear tread48 to 88 inches (121 to 223 cm)
Front tread6.375/12.375 inches (16/31 cm)
Ballasted weight4522 lbs (2051 kg)
Operating weight2928 lbs (1328 kg)
Hydraulics
Capacity1.75 gal (6.6 L)
Pump flow7.5 gpm (28.4 lpm)
Mechanical
DriveTwo-wheel drive
SteeringManual steering
Operator stationOpen operator station
Production
TypeRow-Crop tractor
Built inRacine, Wisconsin, USA
Years made1948 - 1953
ManufacturerMassey-Harris
Original price$1,468 in 1953
Transmission
Typeunsynchronized gear
Gears4 forward and 1 reverse
Serial Numbers
19481001
19492096
19504580
19517624
195210145
195320046
Power Take-off (PTO)
Engine RPM551@1500
Rear PTO Type540