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.
Detailed specifications and technical data for Massey-Harris 744
Power
Engine:46 hp (34.3 kW)
Belt (claimed):42 hp (31.3 kW)
Drawbar (claimed):39 hp (29.1 kW)
Engine
Type:diesel
Power:46 hp (34.3 kW)
Cooling:liquid-cooled
Cylinders:6-cylinder
Bore/Stroke:3.50x5.00 inches (89 x 127 mm)
Displacement:288 ci (4.7 L)
Engine Detail:Perkins P6
Variants
744D:Scottish-built
744PD:English-built
Mechanical
Drive:Two-wheel drive
Operator station:Open operator station
Production
Notes:The 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.