Massey-Harris
Massey-Harris 444
The Massey-Harris 444 is a row-crop tractor produced from 1956 to 1958 in Racine, Wisconsin, USA. It features a 4.5L 4-cylinder engine available in diesel, LP gas, and gasoline variants. The tractor has a 10-speed gear transmission with 10 forward and 2 reverse gears. It offers a drawbar power of 35 hp (claimed) and tested drawbar power of 45.3 hp. The PTO is independent with a 540 RPM type. The tractor weighs 6500 lbs operating weight and has a wheelbase of 88.125 inches. It is equipped with 6.50-16 front tires and 13-38 rear tires. The Massey-Harris 444 is known for its mechanical two-wheel drive, manual steering with optional power steering, and differential mechanical shoe brakes. It has an open operator station and was originally priced at $3,650 in 1958.
Power53 hp[P]
Founded1956 - 1958
Model444
Technical Specifications
Detailed specifications and technical data for Massey-Harris 444
Power
| Belt (tested) | 49.24 hp (36.7 kW) |
|---|---|
| PTO (claimed) | 48 hp (35.8 kW) |
| Belt (claimed) | 43 hp (32.1 kW) |
| Drawbar (tested) | 45.3 hp (33.8 kW) |
| Drawbar (claimed) | 35 hp (26.1 kW) |
Tires
| Ag rear | 13-38 |
|---|---|
| Ag front | 6.50-16 |
| Rear tire | 13-38 |
| Front tire | 6.50-16 |
Engine
| Rated RPM | 1500 |
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| Air cleaner | oil bath |
| Bore/Stroke | 4.00x5.50 inches (102 x 140 mm) |
| Compression | 15.9:1 |
| Displacement | 277 ci (4.5 L) |
| Starter volts | 12 |
| Engine options | Massey Harris 4.5L 4-cyl diesel, Massey-Harris 4.5L 4-cyl LP gas, Massey-Harris 4.5L 4-cyl gasoline |
| Coolant capacity | 22 qts (20.8 L) |
| LP gas Rated RPM | 1500 |
| LP gas Compression | 9:1 |
| Diesel engine detail | Massey Harris diesel 4-cylinder liquid-cooled vertical I-head |
| LP gas Starter volts | 12 |
| LP gas engine detail | Massey-Harris LP gas 4-cylinder liquid-cooled vertical I-head |
| Gasoline Starter volts | 12 |
| Gasoline engine detail | Massey-Harris gasoline 4-cylinder liquid-cooled |
| LP gas Coolant capacity | 23 qts (21.8 L) |
Dimensions
| Wheelbase | 88.125 inches (223 cm) |
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| Ballasted weight | 9489 lbs (4304 kg) |
| Operating weight | 6500 lbs (2948 kg) |
Mechanical
| Drive | Two-wheel drive |
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| Brakes | Differential mechanical shoe brakes |
| Steering | manual, power optional |
| Operator station | Open operator station. |
Production
| Type | Row-Crop tractor |
|---|---|
| Built in | Racine, Wisconsin, USA |
| Years made | 1956 - 1958 |
| Total built | 7,131 |
| Original price | $3,650 in 1958 |
Transmission
| Type | gear |
|---|---|
| Gears | 10 forward and 2 reverse |
| Description | Five gears, plus reverse, in two ranges. |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Rear PTO | independent |
|---|---|
| Engine RPM | 542@1500 |
| Rear PTO Type | 540 |
Serial Number Location
| Location | Serial number plate on the right side of the tractor frame, ahead of the rear axle. |
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