Massey-Harris 202 Specs ( 1940-1942 )
Overview
The Massey-Harris 202 is a standard-tread farm tractor built in Racine, Wisconsin, featuring a powerful Continental 4.8L 6-cylinder gasoline engine and a 5-plow capacity. Produced in limited quantities between 1940 and 1942, this heavy-duty machine weighs 6,700 lbs and delivers a claimed 37 hp at the PTO.
Ideal Applications
Heavy Tillage:
With a 5-plow rating and a 6,700 lb operating weight, this tractor is designed for demanding primary tillage and field preparation.
Belt-Driven Machinery:
The dedicated 13.5-inch diameter belt pulley provides a speed of 2962 ft/min at 839 RPM, making it suitable for powering stationary farm equipment.
Standard Field Operations:
Equipped with a 4-speed gear transmission and a 540 RPM rear PTO, the 202 handles a variety of standard implements with its 2WD configuration.
Production
| Description | Standard-tread tractor / Built in Racine, Wisconsin, USA / Original price was $1,900 in 1942 |
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| Manufacturer | Massey-Harris |
| Total built | 223 |
Engine
| Engine type | Continental 4.8L 6-cyl gasoline |
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| Description | Continental M292 / gasoline / 6-cylinder / liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 290 ci (4.8 L) |
| Plows | 5 |
| PTO (claimed) | 37 hp (27.6 kW) |
Transmission
| Clutch | mechanical dry disc |
|---|---|
| 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 | 540 |
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Dimensions & Tires
| Weight | 6700 lbs (3039 kg) |
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| Weight | 6700 lbs (3039 kg) |
202 Serial Numbers
| 1940 | 95001 |
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| 1941 | 95002 |
| 1942 | 95182 |
| Description | FAQ: How to read a serial number table. |
Belt Pulley
| Diameter | 13.5 inches (34 cm) |
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| RPM | 839 |
| Speed | 2962 ft/min (902.82 meters/min) |
| Width | 8 inches (20 cm) |
References
| Description | Two Powerful New Tractors... published in 1941, by Massey-Harris |
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Variants
| 201 | Chrysler 4.1L gas |
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| 202 | Continental 4.8L gas |
| 203 | Continental 5.4L distillate |
| 203G | Continental 5.4L gas |