Massey-Harris

Massey-Harris 30

The Massey-Harris 30 is a row-crop tractor produced from 1946 to 1952 by Massey-Harris in Racine, Wisconsin, USA. It features a Continental 2.7L 4-cylinder gasoline engine with liquid cooling and a 5-speed gear transmission. The tractor delivers a claimed 21 hp at the drawbar and 33 hp at the PTO, with tested drawbar power of 26.24 hp. It has a two-wheel drive with manual steering and mechanical brakes, and an open operator station. The Massey-Harris 30 supports 2-3 plows and includes optional Depth-O-Matic tractor hitch. Dimensions include a wheelbase of 84.5 inches, length of 128 inches, and operating weight of 3500 lbs. It uses 5.00-15 front tires and 10-38 rear tires. The tractor was built in large numbers with over 32,000 units produced and was originally priced at $2,065 in 1952.
Power36 hp[P]
Founded1946 - 1952
Model30

Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Massey-Harris 30

Power
Plows2-3
Belt (tested)34.18 hp (25.5 kW)
PTO (claimed)33 hp (24.6 kW)
Drawbar (tested)26.24 hp (19.6 kW)
Drawbar (claimed)21 hp (15.7 kW)
Engine
Typegasoline
ModelContinental F162
Coolingliquid-cooled
Starterelectric
Cylinders4-cylinder
Fuel tank20 gal (75.7 L)
Rated RPM1800
Bore/Stroke3.4375x4.375 inches (87 x 111 mm)
Compression6.1:1
Displacement162.4 ci (2.7 L)
Starter volts6
Coolant capacity12 qts (11.4 L)
Variants
30 RCrow-crop
30 STDstandard tread
Electrical
Groundpositive
Battery volts6
Hydraulics
Typeopen center
Mechanical
DriveTwo-wheel drive
BrakesMechanical brakes
SteeringManual steering
Final drivesbull gear
Operator stationOpen operator station
Production
TypeRow-Crop tractor
Built inRacine, Wisconsin, USA
Total built32,418
ManufacturerMassey-Harris
Original price$2,065 in 1952
Years produced1946 - 1952
Belt Pulley
RPM838
Speed2960 ft/min (902.21 meters/min)
Width6.25 inches (15 cm)
Diameter13.5 inches (34 cm)
Transmission
Typegear
Gears5 forward and 1 reverse
Clutchdry disc
Tractor hitch
TypeDepth-O-Matic Optional
Serial Numbers
19461001
19471002
19483386
19496825
19509345
195113816
195217934
LocationData plate on the main tractor frame
Dimensions & Tires
Height74.3 inches (188 cm)
Length128 inches (325 cm)
Rear tire10-38
Wheelbase84.5 inches (214 cm)
Front tire5.00-15
Rear tread52 to 88 inches (132 to 223 cm)
Front tread7.5 to inches (19 to 0 cm)
Ballasted weight5200 lbs (2358 kg)
Operating weight3500 lbs (1587 kg)
Power Take-off (PTO)
Engine RPM551@1500
Rear PTO Type540