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Massey-Harris Pacemaker Specs ( 1936-1939 )

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Description Standard-tread tractor / Built in Racine, Wisconsin, USA / The Massey-Harris Pacemaker replaced the Wallis 12/20 in Massey's line. The Twin Power feature increased engine rpms to provide additional horsepower for belt work. The Pacemaker was a standard (wide) front tractor, while the Challenger was the row-crop version.
Manufacturer Massey-Harris

Engine

Aux. fuel 1.6 gal (6.1 L)
Engine type Massey-Harris 4.1L 4-cyl gasoline
Fuel tank 18 gal (68.1 L)
Bore/Stroke 3.875x5.25 inches (98 x 133 mm)
Coolant capacity 20 qts (18.9 L)
Description Massey-Harris / gasoline / 4-cylinder / liquid-cooled vertical I-head
Displacement 247.7 ci (4.1 L)
Rated RPM 1200
Belt (claimed) 27 hp (20.1 kW)
Belt (tested) 42.13 hp (31.4 kW)
Drawbar (claimed) 16 hp (11.9 kW)
Drawbar (tested) 30.58 hp (22.8 kW)

Transmission

Clutch mechanical dry disc
Gears 4 forward and 1 reverse
Transmission type 4-speed gear
Type gear

Mechanical

Cab Open operator station.
Description Manual steering
Drive type Two-wheel drive

Dimensions & Tires

Height 53 inches (134 cm)
Length 122 inches (309 cm)
Weight 3700 lbs (1678 kg)
Wheelbase 78 inches (198 cm)
Front tire 28x5
Rear tire 44x10
Weight 3700 lbs (1678 kg)
Wheelbase 78 inches (198 cm)
Ag front 28x5 steel / 6.00x16
Ag rear 44x10 steel / 11.25x24

Belt Pulley

Diameter 12 inches (30 cm)
RPM 832
Width 6.25 inches (15 cm)

Nebraska Tractor Test 266

Belt fuel use (max) 3.1 gal/hour (11.7 l/hour)
Belt power (max) 29.1 hp (21.7 kW)
Description Gasoline 4-speed 2WDAugust 10 - 19, 1936Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 266 file / Drawbar performance / Gear 2 used for power test. / Gear 1 used for pull test.
Max power 19.76 hp (14.7 kW)
Max pull 2878 lbs (1305 kg)

Nebraska Tractor Test 294

Belt fuel use (max) 4.2 gal/hour (15.9 l/hour)
Belt power (max) 42.13 hp (31.4 kW)
Description Gasoline Twin Power 4-speed 2WDOctober 25 - November 16, 1937Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 294 file / Drawbar performance / Gear 3 used for power test. / Gear 1 used for pull test.
Max power 30.58 hp (22.8 kW)
Max pull 3236 lbs (1467 kg)

Pacemaker Serial Numbers

Location: On rear-left portion of tractor frame.

Tractor Tests

Description NTTL 266: gasoline 4-speed 2WD / NTTL 294: gasoline Twin Power 4-speed 2WD