Massey-Harris

Massey-Harris No. 1 12-25

The Massey-Harris No. 1 12-25 was based on the Parrett 12-25. The design was licensed from Parrett by Massey Harris and was the first tractor to carry the Massey name. It is a standard-tread tractor produced from 1918 to 1919 with an estimated engine power of 27.8 hp. It features a Buda 5.1L 4-cylinder liquid-cooled gasoline engine, a 2-speed gear transmission, and two-wheel drive with spur gear final drives. The tractor has an open operator station and manual steering. It weighs 5400 lbs and measures 145 inches in length, 76 inches in width, and 68 inches in height. The belt pulley diameter is 12 inches with a width of 7 inches and runs at 1000 RPM.
Power27 hp[B]
Founded1918 - 1919
ModelNo. 1 12-25

Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Massey-Harris No. 1 12-25

Power
Plows3 (14-inch)
Belt (claimed)25 hp (18.6 kW)
Drawbar (claimed)12 hp (8.9 kW)
Engine
Typegasoline
ModelBuda HTU
Coolingliquid-cooled
Cylinders4-cylinder
Rated RPM1000
Bore/Stroke4.25x5.50 inches (108 x 140 mm)
Displacement312 ci (5.1 L)
Dimensions
Width76 inches (193 cm)
Height68 inches (172 cm)
Length145 inches (368 cm)
Weight5400 lbs (2449 kg)
Mechanical
DriveTwo-wheel drive
Steeringmanual
Final drivesspur gear
Operator stationOpen operator station
Production
NotesThe Massey-Harris No. 1 12-25 was based on the Parrett 12-25. The design was licensed from Parrett by Massey Harris and was the first tractor to carry the Massey name.
FactoriesToronto, Ontario, Canada; Weston, Ontario, Canada
Years made1918 - 1919
ManufacturerMassey-Harris
Belt Pulley
RPM1000
Width7 inches (17 cm)
Diameter12 inches (30 cm)
Transmission
Typegear
Gears2 forward and 1 reverse