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
| Plows | 2-3 |
|---|---|
| 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
| Type | gasoline |
|---|---|
| Model | Continental F162 |
| Cooling | liquid-cooled |
| Starter | electric |
| Cylinders | 4-cylinder |
| Fuel tank | 20 gal (75.7 L) |
| Rated RPM | 1800 |
| Bore/Stroke | 3.4375x4.375 inches (87 x 111 mm) |
| Compression | 6.1:1 |
| Displacement | 162.4 ci (2.7 L) |
| Starter volts | 6 |
| Coolant capacity | 12 qts (11.4 L) |
Variants
| 30 RC | row-crop |
|---|---|
| 30 STD | standard tread |
Electrical
| Ground | positive |
|---|---|
| Battery volts | 6 |
Hydraulics
| Type | open center |
|---|
Mechanical
| Drive | Two-wheel drive |
|---|---|
| Brakes | Mechanical brakes |
| Steering | Manual steering |
| Final drives | bull gear |
| Operator station | Open operator station |
Production
| Type | Row-Crop tractor |
|---|---|
| Built in | Racine, Wisconsin, USA |
| Total built | 32,418 |
| Manufacturer | Massey-Harris |
| Original price | $2,065 in 1952 |
| Years produced | 1946 - 1952 |
Belt Pulley
| RPM | 838 |
|---|---|
| Speed | 2960 ft/min (902.21 meters/min) |
| Width | 6.25 inches (15 cm) |
| Diameter | 13.5 inches (34 cm) |
Transmission
| Type | gear |
|---|---|
| Gears | 5 forward and 1 reverse |
| Clutch | dry disc |
Tractor hitch
| Type | Depth-O-Matic Optional |
|---|
Serial Numbers
| 1946 | 1001 |
|---|---|
| 1947 | 1002 |
| 1948 | 3386 |
| 1949 | 6825 |
| 1950 | 9345 |
| 1951 | 13816 |
| 1952 | 17934 |
| Location | Data plate on the main tractor frame |
Dimensions & Tires
| Height | 74.3 inches (188 cm) |
|---|---|
| Length | 128 inches (325 cm) |
| Rear tire | 10-38 |
| Wheelbase | 84.5 inches (214 cm) |
| Front tire | 5.00-15 |
| Rear tread | 52 to 88 inches (132 to 223 cm) |
| Front tread | 7.5 to inches (19 to 0 cm) |
| Ballasted weight | 5200 lbs (2358 kg) |
| Operating weight | 3500 lbs (1587 kg) |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Engine RPM | 551@1500 |
|---|---|
| Rear PTO Type | 540 |
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