Massey-Harris 101 Super Specs ( 1938-1942 )
Production
| Description | Row-Crop tractor / Original price was $1,700 in 1946 |
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| Manufacturer | Massey-Harris |
| Total built | 8,647 |
Engine
| Bore/Stroke | 3.125x4.375 inches (79 x 111 mm) / 3.25x4.375 inches (83 x 111 mm) |
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| Coolant capacity | 18 qts (17.0 L) |
| Description | 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. / Chrysler / gasoline / 6-cylinder / liquid-cooled / Larger engine, used from 1940 on. With Twin Power engaged, the engine could run at 1800 RPM. |
| Displacement | 201.3 ci (3.3 L) / 217.8 ci (3.6 L) |
| Rated RPM | 1500 / 1500 |
| Starter volts | 6 / 6 |
| Engine type | Chrysler 3.3L 6-cyl gasoline / Chrysler 3.6L 6-cyl gasoline |
| Engine type | Chrysler 3.3L 6-cyl gasoline / Chrysler 3.6L 6-cyl gasoline |
| Fuel tank | 15 gal (56.8 L) |
| Belt (tested) | 46.97 hp (35.0 kW) |
| Drawbar (claimed) | 24 hp (early) (17.9 kW) |
| Drawbar (tested) | 34.63 hp (25.8 kW) |
| PTO (claimed) | 36 hp (early) (26.8 kW) |
Transmission
| Clutch | dry disc |
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| Description | 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. |
| Gears | 4 forward and 1 reverse |
| Transmission type | 4-speed gear |
| Type | gear |
Mechanical
| Cab | Open operator station. |
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| Description | Manual steering / Mechanical internal expanding brakes |
| Drive type | Two-wheel drive |
PTO
| Rear PTO Type | 540 |
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Dimensions & Tires
| Rear tread | 52 to 88 inches (132 to 223 cm) |
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| Weight | 3865 lbs (1753 kg) |
| Front tire | 5.00-15 |
| Rear tire | 11-38 |
| Weight | 3865 lbs (1753 kg) |
| Ag front | 5.00-15 / 22.5x4 (steel) |
| Ag rear | 11-38 / 49x8 (steel) |
101 Super Serial Number Location
| Description | Serial number on the tractor frame, rear-left side near the transmission case. |
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101 Super Serial Numbers
| 1938 | 255001 |
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| 1939 | 256085 |
| 1940 | 257281 |
| 1941 | 258769 |
| 1942 | 259762 |
| Description | FAQ: How to read a serial number table. |
Belt Pulley
| Diameter | 13.25 inches (33 cm) |
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| RPM | 833 |
| Width | 6.25 inches (15 cm) |
Nebraska Tractor Test 307
| Belt fuel use (max) | 3.6 gal/hour (13.6 l/hour) |
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| Belt power (max) | 40.67 hp (30.3 kW) |
| Description | Gasoline 4-speed 2WDSeptember 9, 1938 - September 30, 1939Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 307 file / Drawbar performance / Gear 3 used for power test. / Gear 1 used for pull test. |
| Max power | 31.50 hp (23.5 kW) |
| Max pull | 3,265 lbs (1481 kg) |
Nebraska Tractor Test 377
| Belt fuel use (max) | 4.0 gal/hour (15.1 l/hour) |
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| Belt power (max) | 46.97 hp (35.0 kW) |
| Description | 218 gasoline 4-speed 2WDSeptember 30 - October 20, 1941Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 377 file / Drawbar performance / Gear 3 used for power test. / Gear 1 used for pull test. |
| Max power | 34.63 hp (25.8 kW) |
| Max pull | 3,905 lbs (1771 kg) |
Tractor Tests
| Description | NTTL 307: gasoline 4-speed 2WD / NTTL 377: 218 gasoline 4-speed 2WD |
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Variants
| 101R | row-crop |
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| 101S | standard |