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Massey-Harris 444

Massey-Harris 444 tractor
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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.
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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
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)
Ballasted weight:9489 lbs (4304 kg)
Operating weight:6500 lbs (2948 kg)

Mechanical

Drive:Two-wheel drive
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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