Massey-Harris 745 Specs ( 1954-1958 )
Overview
The Massey-Harris 745 is a farm tractor produced in Kilmarnock, Scotland, between 1954 and 1958 with approximately 11,000 units built. It is equipped with a Perkins 4.4L four-cylinder diesel engine rated at 1500 RPM and a transmission providing five forward gears. The machine features a two-wheel-drive system, an open operator station, and a Type II rear hitch.
Ideal Applications
Engine Displacement and Output:
The 270 ci Perkins L4 diesel engine is rated at 1500 RPM and provides a claimed belt power of 45.5 horsepower.
Transmission Layout:
This model utilizes a gear-type transmission featuring five forward speeds and one reverse speed.
Production and Mechanical Configuration:
The tractor is built with a two-wheel-drive system and an open operator station, and it includes a Type II rear hitch.
Production
| Description | Built in Kilmarnock, Scotland |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Massey-Harris |
| Total built | 11,000 (estimate) |
Engine
| Engine type | Perkins 4.4L 4-cyl diesel |
|---|---|
| Bore/Stroke | 4.25x4.75 inches (108 x 121 mm) |
| Description | Perkins L4 / diesel / 4-cylinder / liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 270 ci (4.4 L) |
| Rated RPM | 1500 |
| Belt (claimed) | 45.5 hp (33.9 kW) |
Transmission
| Gears | 5 forward and 1 reverse |
|---|---|
| Transmission type | 5-speed gear |
| Type | gear |
Mechanical
| Cab | Open operator station. |
|---|---|
| Drive type | Two-wheel drive |
Hitch
| Rear Type | II |
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