Massey-Harris

Massey-Harris Pacemaker

The Massey-Harris Pacemaker was produced from 1936 to 1939 as a standard-tread tractor built in Racine, Wisconsin, USA. It replaced the Wallis 12/20 in Massey's line and featured the Twin Power option which increased engine RPMs to provide additional horsepower for belt work. The Pacemaker was a wide front tractor, while the Challenger was the row-crop version. It was powered by a 4.1L 4-cylinder gasoline engine with a liquid-cooled vertical I-head design. The tractor had a 4-speed gear transmission with mechanical dry disc clutch, two-wheel drive, and manual steering. It had an open operator station and was equipped with steel tires sized 28x5 front and 44x10 rear, with additional tire options. The tractor's belt pulley was 12 inches in diameter and 6.25 inches wide, running at 832 RPM. The Pacemaker was known for its claimed drawbar power of 16 hp and belt power of 27 hp, with tested values significantly higher.
Power30 hp[B]
Founded1936 - 1939
ModelPacemaker

Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Massey-Harris Pacemaker

Power
Belt (tested)42.13 hp (31.4 kW)
Belt (claimed)27 hp (20.1 kW)
Drawbar (tested)30.58 hp (22.8 kW)
Drawbar (claimed)16 hp (11.9 kW)
Tires
Rear tire44x10 steel
Front tire28x5 steel
Additional rear tire11.25x24
Additional front tire6.00x16
Engine
TypeMassey-Harris 4.1L 4-cyl gasoline
Coolingliquid-cooled vertical I-head
Aux. fuel1.6 gal (6.1 L)
Fuel tank18 gal (68.1 L)
Rated RPM1200, 1400 (Twin Power option)
Bore/Stroke3.875x5.25 inches (98 x 133 mm)
Displacement247.7 ci (4.1 L)
Coolant capacity20 qts (18.9 L)
Dimensions
Height53 inches (134 cm)
Length122 inches (309 cm)
Weight3700 lbs (1678 kg)
Wheelbase78 inches (198 cm)
Mechanical
DriveTwo-wheel drive
SteeringManual steering
Operator stationOpen operator station
Production
TypeStandard-tread tractor
NotesThe Massey-Harris Pacemaker replaced the Wallis 12/20 in Massey's line. The Twin Power feature increased engine rpms to provide additional horsepower for belt work. The Pacemaker was a standard (wide) front tractor, while the Challenger was the row-crop version.
Built inRacine, Wisconsin, USA
ManufacturerMassey-Harris
Years produced1936 - 1939
Belt Pulley
RPM832
Width6.25 inches (15 cm)
Diameter12 inches (30 cm)
Transmission
Typegear
Gears4 forward and 1 reverse
Clutchmechanical dry disc
Serial Numbers
LocationOn rear-left portion of tractor frame.