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Massey-Harris 55

Production years: 1946–1955

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Engine horsepower
62 HP
PTO: 56 HP
Displacement
6.3 L
4-cylinder engine
Drive and chassis
2WD
Gear (4F/1R)
Operating weight
N/A
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Utility & Farmyard Workhorse
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Specific Output
9.8 HP/L
Aspiration: Unknown
Traction Ratio
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Agile transport & crop care
PTO Efficiency
90%
56 PTO HP rated
Hydraulic Flow
10 GPM
38 L/min capacity

Engine and power specifications

Engine model
Continental J382
Fuel type
Gasoline
Rated horsepower
62 hp
Rated PTO Power
56 hp (Massey-Harris specification)
Drawbar Power @ Rated Engine Speed
57.55 hp (Nebraska OECD Test 2218)
Cylinders
4
Displacement
6.3 L (382 ci)
Bore / stroke
4.50x6.00 inches 114 x 152 mm
Rated RPM
1350 RPM
Crankcase oil capacity
10 qts (~9.5 L)
Coolant capacity
28 qts (~26.5 L)

Maintenance picks for the 55

Oil capacity 10 qts — match the filter before you drain.

Transmission and chassis specifications

Transmission type
Gear (4F/1R)
Gears (forward / reverse)
4 forward / 1 reverse
Drive system
2WD
Wheelbase
90.1 in
Front tire
7.50x18
Rear tire
14-34
Hydraulic flow
10 GPM
Rear hitch
N/A
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Overloaded / Wheel Slip Alert(135%)
CAD DRAFT SCHEMATIC • Wide-Span Field Cultivator
SOIL: Medium Tilled LoamDEPTH: 4"SPEED: 7 MPH135% LOAD
SOIL SURFACE (0.0")SUB-SURFACE PLOW PAN (~14")62 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 / 62 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: 6,200 lbs
Front Axle: 28%Rear Axle: 72%
787 kg (1,736 lbs)2,025 kg (4,464 lbs)
Ballast Adjustment vs Base:+310 lbs (141 kg)
Hourly Gasoline Burn
4.1 gal/h
15.5 L/hr (est. $14/h)
Hydraulic Fan Status
Standard Draw
No fan req

Engine demand (83.4 HP) exceeds rated power (62 HP). Reduce working speed by 1.0-1.5 mph or reduce working width.

Catalog archival serial-number ranges

10 production years
Production yearStarting serial #Ending serial #Assembly plant
1946#1,001#1,012Factory not specified
1947#1,013#1,553Factory not specified
1948#1,554End of runFactory not specified
1949#1,001#1,021Factory not specified
1950#1,022#2,057Factory not specified
1951#2,058End of runFactory not specified
1952#282,210,001End of runFactory not specified
1953#13,017#15,298Factory not specified
1954#15,299#17,058Factory not specified
1955#17,059End of runFactory not specified

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Operating Meter Hours3,200 hrs
Mechanical & Physical Condition
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Estimated Fair Market Value
$2,798
Basis: 62 HP • 80 yrs old
Auction / Wholesale
$2,294 – $2,574
Dealer Retail Asking
$2,938 – $3,302
3-Year Projected Resale Curve~5% annual retention decay
Year 2027
$2,658
Year 2028
$2,525
Year 2029
$2,399

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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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