Massey-Harris 201 Specs ( 1940-1942 )
Overview
The Massey-Harris 201 is a heavy-duty standard-tread farm tractor produced between 1940 and 1942, featuring a 4.0L Chrysler 6-cylinder gasoline engine designed for pulling a 5-bottom plow. Built in Racine, Wisconsin, this 6,700-pound machine provides a reliable mechanical gear transmission with four forward speeds and an open operator station.
Ideal Applications
Heavy Tillage:
With its 5-plow rating and 6,700-pound weight, this tractor is well-suited for primary tillage and heavy plowing operations.
Stationary Power Operations:
The integrated belt pulley system, operating at 839 RPM with a 13.5-inch diameter, allows for efficient power transfer to belt-driven implements.
Row Crop Support:
Equipped with a rear 540 PTO and 13-28 rear ag tires, the 201 provides the necessary traction and power takeoff for standard implement work.
Production
| Description | Standard-tread tractor / Built in Racine, Wisconsin, USA / Original price was $1,750 in 1942 |
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| Manufacturer | Massey-Harris |
Engine
| Engine type | Chrysler 4.0L 6-cyl gasoline |
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| Bore/Stroke | 3.375x4.50 inches (86 x 114 mm) |
| Description | Chrysler / gasoline / 6-cylinder / liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 242 ci (4.0 L) |
| Firing order | 1-5-3-6-2-4 |
| Rated RPM | 1700 |
| Plows | 5 |
Transmission
| Clutch | mechanical dry disc |
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| 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 / Drum and shoe brakes |
| Drive type | Two-wheel drive |
PTO
| Rear PTO Type | 540 |
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Dimensions & Tires
| Weight | 6700 lbs (3039 kg) |
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| Front tire | 7.50-18 |
| Rear tire | 13-28 |
| Weight | 6700 lbs (3039 kg) |
| Ag front | 7.50-18 |
| Ag rear | 13-28 |
201 Serial Numbers
| 1940 | 91201 |
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| 1941 | 91541 |
| 1942 | 91691 |
| Description | FAQ: How to read a serial number table. |
Belt Pulley
| Diameter | 13.5 inches (34 cm) |
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| RPM | 839 |
| Speed | 2962 ft/min (902.82 meters/min) |
| Width | 8 inches (20 cm) |
References
| Description | Two Powerful New Tractors... published in 1941, by Massey-Harris |
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Variants
| 201 | Chrysler 4.1L gas |
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| 202 | Continental 4.8L gas |
| 203 | Continental 5.4L distillate |
| 203G | Continental 5.4L gas |