Massey-Harris 20 Row-Crop Specs ( 1946-1948 )
Overview
The Massey-Harris 20 Row-Crop is a 2WD farm tractor produced in Racine, Wisconsin, between 1946 and 1948. It was offered with either a 2.0L gasoline or a 2.3L kerosene Continental 4-cylinder engine and is rated for 2-plow capacity. This model features a 4-speed gear transmission, manual steering, and an open operator station with a listed weight of 2,700 lbs.
Ideal Applications
Engine and Fuel Specifications:
The tractor is listed with two liquid-cooled Continental 4-cylinder engine options: a 123.7 ci gasoline version and a 140 ci kerosene version, both operating at a rated 1500 RPM.
Transmission and PTO Configuration:
This model utilizes a 4-speed gear transmission with a dry disc clutch providing four forward gears and one reverse, alongside a 550 rear PTO.
Chassis and Tire Dimensions:
The unit features an 83-inch wheelbase and 76-inch height, equipped with 4.00x15 front tires and 9.00x32 rear tires on a 2.125-inch diameter rear axle.
Production
| Description | Row-Crop tractor / Built in Racine, Wisconsin, USA / Original price was $1,500 in 1948 |
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| Manufacturer | Massey-Harris |
Engine
| Air cleaner | oil bath |
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| Bore/Stroke | 3.00x4.375 inches (76 x 111 mm) / 3.1875x4.375 inches (81 x 111 mm) |
| Coolant capacity | 11 qts (10.4 L) |
| Description | Continental F124 / gasoline / 4-cylinder / liquid-cooled / Continental F140 / kerosene / 4-cylinder / liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 123.7 ci (2.0 L) / 140 ci (2.3 L) |
| Rated RPM | 1500 / 1500 |
| Engine type | Continental 2.0L 4-cyl gasoline / Continental 2.3L 4-cyl kerosene |
| Engine type | Continental 2.0L 4-cyl gasoline / Continental 2.3L 4-cyl kerosene |
| Belt (claimed) | 31 hp (23.1 kW) |
| Plows | 2 |
Transmission
| Clutch | dry disc |
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| Gears | 4 forward and 1 reverse |
| Transmission type | 4-speed gear |
| Type | gear |
Mechanical
| Cab | Open operator station. |
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| Description | Manual steering |
| Drive type | Two-wheel drive |
PTO
| Rear PTO Type | 550 |
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Dimensions & Tires
| Height | 76 inches (193 cm) |
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| Rear axle | 2.125 inch diameter (53 mm) |
| Weight | 2700 lbs (1224 kg) |
| Wheelbase | 83 inches (210 cm) |
| Width | 82 inches (208 cm) |
| Front tire | 4.00x15 |
| Rear tire | 9.00x32 |
| Weight | 2700 lbs (1224 kg) |
| Wheelbase | 83 inches (210 cm) |
| Ag front | 4.00x15 |
| Ag rear | 9.00x32 |
20 Serial Numbers
| 1946 | 1001 (gas) |
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| 1947 | 1580 (gas) / 1001 (kerosene) |
| 1948 | 3584 (gas) / 1354 (kerosene) |
| Description | FAQ: How to read a serial number table. |
References
| Description | Tractors published in 1946, by Massey-Harris |
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Variants
| 20 RC | row-crop |
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| 20 STD | standard tread |