Massey-Harris 82 Specs ( 1941-1948 )
Overview
The Massey-Harris 82 is a 2,895-pound farm tractor produced between 1941 and 1948 as a distillate-burning version of the model 81. It features a 2.3L Continental four-cylinder engine and an unsynchronized four-speed gear transmission with a dry disc clutch. This model was manufactured in both standard and row-crop chassis configurations and was listed at an original price of $1,121 in 1946.
Ideal Applications
Engine Configuration:
The tractor is equipped with a 140 ci Continental liquid-cooled vertical L-head engine that is rated at 1500 RPM and designed for distillate fuel.
Claimed Power Ratings:
Manufacturer specifications list a claimed drawbar output of 16 horsepower and a power take-off rating of 26 horsepower.
Drivetrain and Mechanicals:
The mechanical layout includes a two-wheel drive system, an open operator station, and a transmission providing four forward gears and one reverse gear.
Production
| Description | The Massey-Harris 82 was the distillate-burning version of the 81. It was available in both standard and row-crop chassis. |
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| Manufacturer | Massey-Harris |
| Original price | $1,121 (1946) |
Engine
| Engine type | Continential 2.3L 4-cyl distillate |
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| Fuel tank | 12 gal (45.4 L) |
| Bore/Stroke | 3.1875x4.375 inches (81 x 111 mm) |
| Coolant capacity | 11 qts (10.4 L) |
| Description | Continential / distillate / 4-cylinder / liquid-cooled vertical L-head |
| Displacement | 140 ci (2.3 L) |
| Rated RPM | 1500 |
| Starter volts | 6 |
| Drawbar (claimed) | 16 hp (11.9 kW) |
| PTO (claimed) | 26 hp (19.4 kW) |
Transmission
| Clutch | dry disc |
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| Gears | 4 forward and 1 reverse |
| Transmission type | 4-speed unsynchronized gear |
| Type | unsynchronized gear |
Mechanical
| Cab | Open operator station. |
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| Drive type | Two-wheel drive |
Dimensions & Tires
| Height | 58 inches (147 cm) |
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| Length | 119 inches (302 cm) |
| Weight | 2,895 lbs (1313 kg) |
| Front tire | 4.00x15 |
| Rear tire | 9.00x32 |
| Weight | 2,895 lbs (1313 kg) |
| Ag front | 4.00x15 |
| Ag rear | 9.00x32 |
Variants
| 81R | row-crop gasoline |
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| 81S | standard gasoline |
| 82 | distillate |