Massey-Harris 744 Specs ( 1948-1958 )
Overview
The Massey-Harris 744 is a 2WD farm tractor produced between 1948 and 1958 and manufactured in Manchester, England, as a British-built version of the 44. It is equipped with a 4.7L 6-cylinder Perkins diesel engine and an open operator station. The mechanical layout includes a five-speed gear transmission and a two-wheel drive system.
Ideal Applications
Engine and Displacement:
The tractor is equipped with a Perkins P6 liquid-cooled diesel engine featuring a 288 cubic inch displacement and a 3.50x5.00 inch bore and stroke.
Claimed Power Ratings:
The manufacturer lists a total engine output of 46 hp, with specific claimed ratings of 42 hp at the belt and 39 hp at the drawbar.
Transmission Configuration:
The mechanical drive system utilizes a gear-type transmission providing five forward gears and one reverse gear.
Production
| Description | The Massey-Harris 744PD was a British-built version of the 44. The 744 was fitted with a Perkins diesel engine in place of the Continental engine in the North American market. |
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| Factories | Manchester, England |
| Manufacturer | Massey-Harris |
| Total built | 17,000 *Estimated. |
Engine
| Engine type | Perkins 4.7L 6-cyl diesel |
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| Bore/Stroke | 3.50x5.00 inches (89 x 127 mm) |
| Description | Perkins P6 / diesel / 6-cylinder / liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 288 ci (4.7 L) |
| Power | 46 hp (34.3 kW) |
| Belt (claimed) | 42 hp (31.3 kW) |
| Drawbar (claimed) | 39 hp (29.1 kW) |
Transmission
| Gears | 5 forward and 1 reverse |
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| Transmission type | 5-speed gear |
| Type | gear |
Mechanical
| Cab | Open operator station. |
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| Drive type | Two-wheel drive |
Variants
| 744D | Scottish-built |
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| 744PD | English-built |