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Massey-Harris 44 Special

Production years: 1953–1955

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Engine horsepower
40 HP
—
Displacement
4.3 L
4-cylinder engine
Drive and chassis
Unknown
Unsynchronized gear (5F/1R)
Operating weight
N/A
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Specific output, tractive ratio, and segment percentile

Compact / Sub-Compact Yard
Global Tractor Fleet Power SpectrumTop 84% of all indexed machinery
Compact (20 HP)Utility (100 HP)Row-Crop (250 HP)Titans (600+ HP)
Specific Output
9.3 HP/L
Aspiration: Unknown
Traction Ratio
—
Agile transport & crop care
PTO Efficiency
—
Mechanical driveline
Hydraulic Flow
7.5 GPM
28 L/min capacity

Engine and power specifications

Engine model
Massey-Harris
Fuel type
Gasoline
Rated horsepower
40 hp
Rated PTO Power
N/A (Massey-Harris specification)
Drawbar Power @ Rated Engine Speed
43.58 hp (Nebraska OECD Test 2218)
Cylinders
4
Displacement
4.3 L (259.4 ci)
Bore / stroke
3.875x5.50 inches 98 x 140 mm
Rated RPM
1350 RPM
Crankcase oil capacity
8 qts (~7.6 L)
Coolant capacity
22 qts (~20.8 L)

Maintenance picks for the 44 Special

Oil capacity 8 qts — match the filter before you drain.

Transmission and chassis specifications

Transmission type
Unsynchronized gear (5F/1R)
Gears (forward / reverse)
5 forward / 1 reverse
Drive system
Unknown
Wheelbase
88 in
Front tire
6.50x16
Rear tire
11-38
Hydraulic flow
7.5 GPM
Rear hitch
N/A
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Overloaded / Wheel Slip Alert(209%)
CAD DRAFT SCHEMATIC • Wide-Span Field Cultivator
SOIL: Medium Tilled LoamDEPTH: 4"SPEED: 7 MPH209% LOAD
SOIL SURFACE (0.0")SUB-SURFACE PLOW PAN (~14")40 HP◄ 3,129 LBS DRAFT4" DEPTH
DRAWBAR DEMAND: 58.4 HPWIDTH / SIZE: 18 ft Width
ASABE D497.7 Tillage Specific Resistance Formula
Implement Size (ft Width)18 ft Width
18 ft WidthDefault: 4270 ft Width
Tillage / Seeding Depth4 inches (10 cm)
2"Target: 4"6"
Target Operating Field Speed7.0 mph (11.3 km/h)
5 mphRated: 7 mph9 mph
Engine Power Demand vs Rated Output83.4 HP / 40 HP Rated
0%55% (Min Load)60-85% (Sweet Spot)100% (Cap)
Draft Force
3,129 lbs
Drawbar Power
58.4 HP
Target Slip
8% - 12%
Axle Ballast Balance (2WD Standard Utility )Calibrated for Wide-Span Field Cultivator (100 lbs/HP standard)
Target: 4,000 lbs
Factory Drive Type is Unknown (Not Specified)

Ballast distribution and traction efficiency depend directly on chassis drive type. Please select your tractor's configuration:

Front Axle: 28%Rear Axle: 72%
508 kg (1,120 lbs)1,306 kg (2,880 lbs)
Ballast Adjustment vs Base:+200 lbs (91 kg)
Hourly Gasoline Burn
2.7 gal/h
10.2 L/hr (est. $9/h)
Hydraulic Fan Status
Standard Draw
No fan req

Engine demand (83.4 HP) exceeds rated power (40 HP). Reduce working speed by 1.0-1.5 mph or reduce working width.

Catalog archival serial-number ranges

3 production years
Production yearStarting serial #Ending serial #Assembly plant
1953#50,001#51,363Factory not specified
1954#51,364#58,066Factory not specified
1955#58,067End of runFactory not specified

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Operating Meter Hours3,200 hrs
Mechanical & Physical Condition
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Estimated Fair Market Value
$1,803
Basis: 40 HP • 73 yrs old
Auction / Wholesale
$1,478 – $1,659
Dealer Retail Asking
$1,893 – $2,128
3-Year Projected Resale Curve~5% annual retention decay
Year 2027
$1,713
Year 2028
$1,627
Year 2029
$1,546

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Massey-Harris

Canada • 36 Models

Massey-Harris was a pioneering Canadian agricultural machinery manufacturer that emerged from the 1891 merger between the Massey Manufacturing Company and A. Harris, Son & Co., two of Canada's most prominent farm equipment producers. The company quickly established itself as an industry leader, achieving a significant breakthrough with the introduction of the first commercially successful self-propelled combine harvester, the Massey-Harris No. 20, in 1941. This innovation revolutionized harvesting practices worldwide. In 1953, Massey-Harris merged with the Ferguson Company, founded by tractor innovator Harry Ferguson, who had previously worked with Ford. The new entity, Massey Ferguson, became a global powerhouse in the agricultural machinery sector. Over the decades, Massey Ferguson expanded its international footprint, establishing manufacturing facilities and distribution networks across Europe, Asia, and the Americas. The brand became synonymous with reliable and innovative farm equipment, particularly in the tractor and combine harvester segments. In 1994, Massey Ferguson was acquired by AGCO Corporation, a leading global agricultural equipment manufacturer. Under AGCO's ownership, the Massey Ferguson brand continues to thrive, leveraging its rich heritage while integrating modern technologies into its product lines. Today, Massey Ferguson is recognized for its diverse range of agricultural machinery, including tractors, combine harvesters, balers, and hay tools, maintaining its reputation for quality and innovation.

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