Massey-Harris 333 Specs ( 1956-1958 )
Overview
The Massey-Harris 333 is a row-crop tractor produced between 1956 and 1958 in Racine, Wisconsin, with a total production run of 2,748 units. It features a 10-speed gear transmission with two ranges and was offered with either a 3.4L 4-cylinder gasoline or diesel Continental engine.
Ideal Applications
Tested Power Output:
In Nebraska Tractor Test 603, the gasoline model achieved a maximum belt power of 41.89 hp and a maximum drawbar pull of 5,423 lbs when tested in first gear high range.
Transmission Configuration:
The mechanical gear transmission provides 10 forward and 2 reverse speeds, utilizing five primary gears and a two-range high/low selector.
Physical Dimensions and Weight:
The tractor is built on an 88.1-inch wheelbase with an operating weight of 6,000 lbs, which can be increased to a ballasted weight of 7,935 lbs.
Production
| Description | Row-Crop tractor / Built in Racine, Wisconsin, USA / Original price was $3,000 in 1958 |
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| Manufacturer | Massey-Harris |
| Total built | 2,748 |
Engine
| Air cleaner | oil bath / oil bath |
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| Bore/Stroke | 3.6875x4.875 inches (94 x 124 mm) / 3.6875x4.875 inches (94 x 124 mm) |
| Compression | 7.15:1 / 16:1 |
| Coolant capacity | 17.33 qts (16.4 L) |
| Description | Continental E-208 / gasoline / 4-cylinder / liquid-cooled vertical I-head / Continental ED-208 / diesel / 4-cylinder / liquid-cooled vertical I-head |
| Displacement | 208 ci (3.4 L) / 208 ci (3.4 L) |
| Rated RPM | 1500 / 1500 |
| Starter volts | 12 / 12 |
| Engine type | Continental 3.4L 4-cyl gasoline / Continental 3.4L 4-cyl diesel |
| Engine type | Continental 3.4L 4-cyl gasoline / Continental 3.4L 4-cyl diesel |
| Fuel tank | 19 gal (71.9 L) |
| Belt (tested) | 41.89 hp (31.2 kW) |
| Drawbar (claimed) | 27 hp (20.1 kW) |
| Drawbar (tested) | 37.26 hp (27.8 kW) |
| PTO (claimed) | 37 hp (27.6 kW) |
Transmission
| Description | Five gears (1-5) plus reverse (R) in two ranges (low/high). |
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| Gears | 10 forward and 2 reverse |
| Transmission type | 10-speed gear |
| Type | gear |
Mechanical
| Cab | Open operator station. |
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| Description | Mechanical expanding shoe brakes |
| Drive type | Two-wheel drive |
| Steering | manual |
Hitch
| Rear Type | I |
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PTO
| Engine RPM | 542@1500 |
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| Rear PTO | independent |
| Rear PTO Type | 540 |
Dimensions & Tires
| Ballasted weight | 7935 lbs (3599 kg) |
|---|---|
| Height | 84 inches (213 cm) |
| Operating weight | 6000 lbs (2721 kg) |
| Wheelbase | 88.1 inches (223 cm) |
| Front tire | 6.50-16 |
| Rear tire | 11-38 |
| Weight | 6000 lbs (2721 kg) |
| Wheelbase | 88.1 inches (223 cm) |
| Ag front | 6.50-16 |
| Ag rear | 11-38 |
333 Serial Number Location
| Description | Right side of tractor frame. |
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Belt Pulley
| Diameter | 13.5 inches (34 cm) |
|---|---|
| RPM | 876 |
| Speed | 3,097 ft/min (943.97 meters/min) |
| Width | 6.5 inches (16 cm) |
Nebraska Tractor Test 577
| Belt fuel use (max) | 2.6 gal/hour (9.8 l/hour) |
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| Belt power (max) | 37.15 hp (27.7 kW) |
| Description | Diesel 10-speed 2WDJune 8 - 13, 1956Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 577 file / Drawbar performance / Gear 3-Hi used for power test. / Gear 1-Low used for pull test. |
| Max power | 33.34 hp (24.9 kW) |
| Max pull | 5,262 lbs (2386 kg) |
Nebraska Tractor Test 603
| Belt fuel use (max) | 3.6 gal/hour (13.6 l/hour) |
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| Belt power (max) | 41.89 hp (31.2 kW) |
| Description | Gasoline 10-speed 2WDOctober 25 - November 3, 1956Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 603 file / Drawbar performance / Gear 3-Hi used for power test. / Gear 1-Hi used for pull test. |
| Max power | 37.26 hp (27.8 kW) |
| Max pull | 5,423 lbs (2459 kg) |
References
| Description | Dyanmic New Tractors published in 1956, by Massey-Harris |
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Tractor Tests
| Description | NTTL 577: diesel 10-speed 2WD / NTTL 603: gasoline 10-speed 2WD |
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