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Massey-Harris 30

Massey-Harris 30 tractor
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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.
Massey-Harris 30tractorspecificationsenginetransmissionpowerdimensionsrow-crop tractor
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