Massey-Harris No. 1 12-25 Specs ( 1918-1919 )
Overview
The Massey-Harris No. 1 12-25 is a standard-tread farm tractor produced between 1918 and 1919 in Toronto, Ontario. Based on a licensed Parrett design, this two-wheel drive model features a 5.1L 4-cylinder Buda gasoline engine and a 2-speed gear transmission.
Ideal Applications
Engine and Power Ratings:
The liquid-cooled Buda engine is rated at 1000 RPM, providing a claimed 25 hp at the belt and 12 hp at the drawbar for three 14-inch plows.
Transmission and Final Drive:
Equipped with a gear-type transmission featuring 2 forward and 1 reverse speeds, the drivetrain utilizes spur gear final drives and manual steering.
Belt Pulley Configuration:
The tractor is equipped with a 12-inch diameter belt pulley that has a 7-inch width and operates at a rated 1000 RPM.
Production
| Description | Standard-tread tractor / The Massey-Harris No. 1 12-25 was based on the Parrett 12-25. The design was licensed from Parrett by Massey Harris and was the first tractor to carry the Massey name. |
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| Factories | Toronto, Ontario, Canada |
| Manufacturer | Massey-Harris |
Engine
| Engine type | Buda 5.1L 4-cyl gasoline |
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| Bore/Stroke | 4.25x5.50 inches (108 x 140 mm) |
| Description | Buda HTU / gasoline / 4-cylinder / liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 312 ci (5.1 L) |
| Rated RPM | 1000 |
| Belt (claimed) | 25 hp (18.6 kW) |
| Drawbar (claimed) | 12 hp (8.9 kW) |
| Plows | 3 (14-inch) |
Transmission
| Gears | 2 forward and 1 reverse |
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| Transmission type | 2-speed gear |
| Type | gear |
Mechanical
| Cab | Open operator station. |
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| Drive type | Two-wheel drive |
| Final drives | spur gear |
| Steering | manual |
Dimensions & Tires
| Height | 68 inches (172 cm) |
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| Length | 145 inches (368 cm) |
| Weight | 5400 lbs (2449 kg) |
| Width | 76 inches (193 cm) |
| Weight | 5400 lbs (2449 kg) |
Belt Pulley
| Diameter | 12 inches (30 cm) |
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| RPM | 1000 |
| Width | 7 inches (17 cm) |