Massey-Harris 22 Specs ( 1948-1953 )
Overview
The Massey-Harris 22 is a row-crop farm tractor produced between 1948 and 1953 in Racine, Wisconsin. It features a 2.3L four-cylinder Continental gasoline engine and was available in both row-crop (RC) and standard tread (STD) variants.
Ideal Applications
Tested Power Performance:
According to Nebraska Tractor Test 403, the model achieved a maximum belt power of 31.05 hp and a maximum drawbar pull of 2,803 lbs while operating in first gear.
Transmission and Drive Configuration:
This two-wheel drive tractor is equipped with a four-speed unsynchronized gear transmission providing four forward gears and one reverse gear.
Physical Dimensions and Weight:
The unit features an 82.5-inch wheelbase and an operating weight of 2,928 lbs, which can be increased to a ballasted weight of 4,522 lbs.
Production
| Description | Row-Crop tractor / Built in Racine, Wisconsin, USA / Original price was $1,468 in 1953 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Massey-Harris |
Engine
| Engine type | Continental 2.3L 4-cyl gasoline |
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| Bore/Stroke | 3.1875x4.375 inches (81 x 111 mm) |
| Coolant capacity | 11 qts (10.4 L) |
| Description | Continental / gasoline / 4-cylinder / liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 140 ci (2.3 L) |
| Oil capacity | 5 qts (4.7 L) |
| Rated RPM | 1500 |
| Belt (tested) | 31.05 hp (23.2 kW) |
| Drawbar (claimed) | 18 hp (13.4 kW) |
| Drawbar (tested) | 22.87 hp (17.1 kW) |
| Plows | 2 |
| PTO (claimed) | 27 hp (20.1 kW) |
Transmission
| Gears | 4 forward and 1 reverse |
|---|---|
| Transmission type | 4-speed unsynchronized gear |
| Type | unsynchronized gear |
Mechanical
| Cab | Open operator station. |
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| Description | Manual steering |
| Drive type | Two-wheel drive |
Capacity
| Fuel | 13 gal (49.2 L) |
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| Hydraulic system | 1.75 gal (6.6 L) |
Hydraulics
| Capacity | 1.75 gal (6.6 L) |
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| Pump flow | 7.5 gpm (28.4 lpm) |
PTO
| Engine RPM | 551@1500 |
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| Rear PTO Type | 540 |
Dimensions & Tires
| Ballasted weight | 4522 lbs (2051 kg) |
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| Front tread | 6.375/12.375 inches (16/31 cm) |
| Operating weight | 2928 lbs (1328 kg) |
| Rear tread | 48 to 88 inches (121 to 223 cm) |
| Wheelbase | 82.5 inches (209 cm) |
| Front tire | 4x15 |
| Rear tire | 9x32 |
| Weight | 2928 lbs (1328 kg) |
| Wheelbase | 82.5 inches (209 cm) |
| Ag front | 4x15 |
| Ag rear | 9x32 |
22 Serial Numbers
| 1948 | 1001 |
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| 1949 | 2096 |
| 1950 | 4580 |
| 1951 | 7624 |
| 1952 | 10145 |
| 1953 | 20046 |
| Description | FAQ: How to read a serial number table. |
Nebraska Tractor Test 403
| Belt fuel use (max) | 2.8 gal/hour (10.6 l/hour) |
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| Belt power (max) | 31.05 hp (23.2 kW) |
| Description | Gasoline 4-speed 2WDOctober 15 - 21, 1948Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 403 file / Drawbar performance / Gear 3 used for power test. / Gear 1 used for pull test. |
| Max power | 22.87 hp (17.1 kW) |
| Max pull | 2,803 lbs (1271 kg) |
References
| Description | Power-Plus Tractors published in 1951, by Massey-Harris |
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Variants
| 22 RC | row-crop |
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| 22 STD | standard tread |