Massey-Harris 101 Super
Type: Row-crop Tractors
Contents:
Production | |
| Manufacturer: | Massey-Harris |
| Type: | Row-Crop tractor |
| Total built: | 8,647 |
| Original price: | $1,700 (1946) |
| The Massey-Harris 101 Super was originally released as simply the 101. When the 101 Junior was released in 1939, this tractor was named the 101 Super. It was one of the first production tractors to have electric starting as a standard feature. The 101 Super was followed by the 101 Senior, which used a Continental engine. | |
Variants | |
| standard | |
| row-crop |
Massey-Harris 101 Super Power | |
| Drawbar (claimed): | 24 hp 17.9 kW (early) |
| 28 hp 20.9 kW (late) | |
| PTO (claimed): | 36 hp 26.8 kW (early) |
| 41 hp 30.6 kW (late) | |
| Drawbar (tested): | 34.63 hp 25.8 kW |
| Belt (tested): | 46.97 hp 35.0 kW |
Mechanical | |
| Chassis: | 4x2 2WD |
| Steering: | manual |
| Brakes: | mechanical internal expanding |
| Cab: | Open operator station. |
| Transmission: | 4-speed gear |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
| Rear RPM: | 540 |
101 Super Serial Numbers | |
| Location: | Serial number on the tractor frame, rear-left side near the transmission case. |
| 1938: | 255001 |
| 1939: | 256085 |
| 1940: | 257281 |
| 1941: | 258769 |
| 1942: | 259762 |
Engine Detail | |
| Chrysler T57-503 | |
| gasoline | |
| 6-cylinder | |
| liquid-cooled vertical L-head | |
| Original engine, used until 1940. With Twin Power engaged, the engine could run at 1800 RPM. | |
| Displacement: | 201.3 ci 3.3 L |
| Bore/Stroke: | 3.125x4.375 inches 79 x 111 mm |
| Rated RPM: | 1500 |
| Starter volts: | 6 |
| Coolant capacity: | 18 qts 17.0 L |
Transmission | |
| Type: | gear |
| Gears: | 4 forward and 1 reverse |
| Clutch: | dry disc |
| Four gears (1-4) plus reverse (R) and belt (B). In fourth or belt gears, the Twin Power feature activated a cam on the governor that allowed the engine to run at 1800 RPM. | |
Dimensions | |
| Weight: | 3865 lbs 1753 kg |
| Rear tread: | 52 to 88 inches 132 to 223 cm |
