- Vehicle type: unspecified
- Rigid chassis
- WhichTractor size: Standard-size
- No lab test on file
- 1938–1942
- 10,122 built
It was ranked on an engine power figure whose source does not say gross or net. WhichTractor size, not the maker’s category
We looked and the record does not say what this machine is. How we decide what a machine is
MASSEY-HARRIS 101 (Super) specs: hp, weight, years
CHRYSLER T 53-503 or T 112-501 six-cylinder petrol. The manufacturer claimed 31.5 horsepower. No laboratory has tested one, so there is no measured figure at the shaft.
Engine power, claimed · gross or net not stated
31.5 hp
23.5 kW as stated by the source
No lab test on file
Claimed · standard not stated by the source
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Massey-Harris Massey-Harris Modell 101 und 101 Super”, claimed
This is the maker’s own figure, measured at the engine. Power at the PTO is lower — by how much, for this machine, nobody has measured.
- Weight
- 3,435 lb
- Top speed
- 18.0 mph
MASSEY-HARRIS 101 (Super) specs: key facts
The MASSEY-HARRIS 101 (Super) was built from 1938 to 1942.
The MASSEY-HARRIS 101 (Super) has a claimed engine power (gross or net not stated) of 23.5 kW (31.5 hp); it has no measured PTO figure.
The MASSEY-HARRIS 101 (Super) is two-wheel drive (2WD).
The MASSEY-HARRIS 101 (Super) has a CHRYSLER T 53-503 or T 112-501 engine, a 6-cylinder petrol unit.
The MASSEY-HARRIS 101 (Super) weighs 1,558 kg (3,435 lb) unladen.
The MASSEY-HARRIS 101 (Super) has a rear PTO running at 530 rpm.
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Massey-Harris Massey-Harris Modell 101 und 101 Super”
How does the 101 (Super) compare with its class?
- Limitation:
Four forward gears is low for its class — 33% below the median of 6 across the 169 machines within 10% of its power that hold this figure.
- Strength:
A 68.2 L fuel tank is high for its class — 71% above the median of 40 L across the 149 machines within 10% of its power that hold this figure.
Derived by WhichTractor from 169 comparable records. How we work this out

How much horsepower does a 101 (Super) have?
The only figure for the 101 (Super) is 31.5 hp (23.5 kW) of claimed engine power, gross or net not stated, no test standard stated — not power at the shaft.
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Massey-Harris Massey-Harris Modell 101 und 101 Super”
What engine is in a 101 (Super)?
A 101 (Super) has a CHRYSLER T 53-503 or T 112-501, a 6-cylinder petrol engine.
| Make & model | CHRYSLER T 53-503 or T 112-501 |
|---|---|
| Cylinders | 6, liquid-cooled |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Massey-Harris Massey-Harris Modell 101 und 101 Super”
How much will a 101 (Super) lift?
Hydraulic and PTO specifications for the 101 (Super) are below.
| Rear PTO | 530 rpm |
|---|
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Massey-Harris Massey-Harris Modell 101 und 101 Super”
What transmission does a 101 (Super) have?
Transmission specifications for the 101 (Super) are below.
| Clutch | Pedal operated dry Borg & Beck single plate clutch type 11" |
|---|---|
| Steering | Mechanical worm steering |
| Top speed | 18.0 mph · 29 km/h |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Massey-Harris Massey-Harris Modell 101 und 101 Super”
How much does a 101 (Super) weigh?
A 101 (Super) weighs 3,435 lb (1,558 kg) unladen.
| Unladen weight | 3,435 lb · 1,558 kgRC = 1,656 |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase | 78.0 in · 1,981 mmRC = 2,273 |
| Front track | 47.5 in · 1,207 mmRC = 318/492 |
| Rear track | 52.0 in · 1,321 mmRC = 1,321-2,286 |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Massey-Harris Massey-Harris Modell 101 und 101 Super”
What oil does a 101 (Super) take, and how much?
A 101 (Super) engine takes 10.4 qt (9.8 L). Single source, not independently verified — always confirm against the operator’s manual for your machine.
| System | Capacity |
|---|---|
| Engine oil | 10.4 qt · 9.8 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Massey-Harris Massey-Harris Modell 101 und 101 Super” · single source, not independently verified |
| Transmission | 33.6 qt · 31.8 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Massey-Harris Massey-Harris Modell 101 und 101 Super” · single source, not independently verified |
| Cooling system | 21.7 qt · 20.5 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Massey-Harris Massey-Harris Modell 101 und 101 Super” · single source, not independently verified |
Always confirm against the operator’s manual for your machine before service.
Which tractors compare with a 101 (Super)?
Within 10% of its 31.5 hp of claimed engine power, the same type, and first built within 15 years of it.
- J.I. Case Modell-D31.6 hp engine, claimed · 1939–1953Side by side with the 101 (Super) →
- MASSEY-HARRIS 20331.9 hp engine, claimed · 1940–1947Side by side with the 101 (Super) →
- Massey Ferguson TE-A 2030.6 hp engine, claimed · 1948–1956Side by side with the 101 (Super) →
- John Deere Model D30.4 hp engine, claimed · 1923–1953Side by side with the 101 (Super) →
- ALLIS-CHALMERS Modell-WD30.2 hp engine, claimed · 1948–1953Side by side with the 101 (Super) →
- J.I. Case Modell-DC33.0 hp engine, claimed · 1939–1953Side by side with the 101 (Super) →
Common questions about the MASSEY-HARRIS 101 (Super)
Is a 101 (Super) two-wheel drive or four-wheel drive?
The MASSEY-HARRIS 101 (Super) is two-wheel drive (2WD).
What PTO does a 101 (Super) have?
A 101 (Super) has a 530 rpm rear PTO.
Sources and how this page was built
Compiled from Traktorenlexikon, “Massey-Harris Massey-Harris Modell 101 und 101 Super”.
Sources
Facts taken from these documents, units converted. Numbers beside a figure refer to this list. Licences and attribution
- Traktorenlexikon: Massey-Harris Massey-Harris Modell 101 und 101 Super — CC BY-SA 4.0, WIKIBOOKS-TL-116923 · revision 1065841. Wikibooks contributors (Traktorenlexikon). Original document