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.
Detailed specifications and technical data for Massey-Harris No. 1 12-25
Power
Plows:3 (14-inch)
Belt (claimed):25 hp (18.6 kW)
Drawbar (claimed):12 hp (8.9 kW)
Engine
Type:gasoline
Model:Buda HTU
Cooling:liquid-cooled
Cylinders:4-cylinder
Rated RPM:1000
Bore/Stroke:4.25x5.50 inches (108 x 140 mm)
Displacement:312 ci (5.1 L)
Dimensions
Width:76 inches (193 cm)
Height:68 inches (172 cm)
Length:145 inches (368 cm)
Weight:5400 lbs (2449 kg)
Mechanical
Drive:Two-wheel drive
Steering:manual
Final drives:spur gear
Operator station:Open operator station
Production
Notes: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.