Massey-Harris

Massey-Harris 744

The Massey-Harris 744 was produced from 1948 to 1958. It was a British-built version of the Massey-Harris 44, fitted with a Perkins diesel engine replacing the Continental engine used in the North American market. The tractor was built in factories located in Manchester, England and Kilmarnock, Scotland, with an estimated total production of 17,000 units. Variants include the 744PD (English-built) and 744D (Scottish-built). It features a Perkins P6 4.7L 6-cylinder liquid-cooled diesel engine producing 46 hp, a 5-speed gear transmission with 1 reverse, and two-wheel drive with an open operator station.
Power46 hp
Founded1948 - 1958
Model744

Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Massey-Harris 744

Power
Engine46 hp (34.3 kW)
Belt (claimed)42 hp (31.3 kW)
Drawbar (claimed)39 hp (29.1 kW)
Engine
Typediesel
Power46 hp (34.3 kW)
Coolingliquid-cooled
Cylinders6-cylinder
Bore/Stroke3.50x5.00 inches (89 x 127 mm)
Displacement288 ci (4.7 L)
Engine DetailPerkins P6
Variants
744DScottish-built
744PDEnglish-built
Mechanical
DriveTwo-wheel drive
Operator stationOpen operator station
Production
NotesThe Massey-Harris 744PD was a British-built version of the 44. The 744 was fitted with a Perkins diesel engine in place of the Continental engine in the North American market.
FactoriesManchester, England; Kilmarnock, Scotland
Total built17,000 (Estimated)
ManufacturerMassey-Harris
Transmission
Typegear
Gears5 forward and 1 reverse