- Vehicle type: unspecified
- Rigid chassis
- WhichTractor size: Standard-size
- No lab test on file
- 1940–1942
- 223 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 202 specs: hp, weight, years
CONTINENTAL M-290 six-cylinder petrol. The manufacturer claimed 36.5 horsepower. No laboratory has tested one, so there is no measured figure at the shaft.
Engine power, claimed · gross or net not stated
36.5 hp
27.2 kW as stated by the source
No lab test on file
Claimed · standard not stated by the source
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Massey-Harris Massey-Harris 202”, 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
- 6,499 lb
- Top speed
- 12.4 mph
MASSEY-HARRIS 202 specs: key facts
The MASSEY-HARRIS 202 was built from 1940 to 1942.
The MASSEY-HARRIS 202 has a claimed engine power (gross or net not stated) of 27.2 kW (36.5 hp); it has no measured PTO figure.
The MASSEY-HARRIS 202 is two-wheel drive (2WD).
The MASSEY-HARRIS 202 has a CONTINENTAL M-290 engine, a 6-cylinder 4.75 L petrol unit.
The MASSEY-HARRIS 202 weighs 2,948 kg (6,499 lb) unladen.
The MASSEY-HARRIS 202 has a rear PTO running at 540 rpm.
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Massey-Harris Massey-Harris 202”
How does the 202 compare with its class?
- Limitation:
Four forward gears is low for its class — 33% below the median of 6 across the 178 machines within 10% of its power that hold this figure.
- Strength:
A 114 L fuel tank is high for its class — 138% above the median of 48 L across the 163 machines within 10% of its power that hold this figure.
- Worth knowing:
An unladen mass of 2,948 kg is high for its class — 66% above the median of 1,780 kg across the 179 machines within 10% of its power that hold this figure.
Derived by WhichTractor from 179 comparable records. How we work this out

How much horsepower does a 202 have?
The only figure for the 202 is 36.5 hp (27.2 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 202”
What engine is in a 202?
A 202 has a CONTINENTAL M-290, a 6-cylinder 4.75 L petrol engine.
| Make & model | CONTINENTAL M-290 |
|---|---|
| Cylinders | 6, liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 289.9 ci · 4.75 L |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Massey-Harris Massey-Harris 202”
How much will a 202 lift?
Hydraulic and PTO specifications for the 202 are below.
| Rear PTO | 540 rpm |
|---|
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Massey-Harris Massey-Harris 202”
What transmission does a 202 have?
Transmission specifications for the 202 are below.
| Clutch | Pedal operated dry Borg & Beck single plate clutch |
|---|---|
| Steering | Mechanical worm steering |
| Top speed | 12.4 mph · 20 km/h |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Massey-Harris Massey-Harris 202”
How much does a 202 weigh?
A 202 weighs 6,499 lb (2,948 kg) unladen.
| Unladen weight | 6,499 lb · 2,948 kg |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase | 89.0 in · 2,261 mm |
| Length | 139.5 in · 3,543 mm |
| Width | 69.0 in · 1,753 mm |
| Height | 59.3 in · 1,505 mm |
| Ground clearance | 12.8 in · 324 mm |
| Front track | 50.0 in · 1,270 mm |
| Rear track | 55.0 in · 1,397 mm |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Massey-Harris Massey-Harris 202”
What oil does a 202 take, and how much?
A 202 engine takes 8.5 qt (8.0 L). Single source, not independently verified — always confirm against the operator’s manual for your machine.
| System | Capacity |
|---|---|
| Engine oil | 8.5 qt · 8.0 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Massey-Harris Massey-Harris 202” · single source, not independently verified |
| Transmission | 33.6 qt · 31.8 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Massey-Harris Massey-Harris 202” · single source, not independently verified |
| Cooling system | 18.0 qt · 17.0 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Massey-Harris Massey-Harris 202” · single source, not independently verified |
Always confirm against the operator’s manual for your machine before service.
Which tractors compare with a 202?
Within 10% of its 36.5 hp of claimed engine power, the same type, and first built within 15 years of it.
- John Deere 6036.9 hp engine, claimed · 1952–1957Side by side with the 202 →
- John Deere Model G35.9 hp engine, claimed · 1937–1953Side by side with the 202 →
- Hürlimann D 10035.5 hp engine, claimed · 1946–1954Side by side with the 202 →
- RÖHR R 3535.5 hp engine, claimed · 1949Side by side with the 202 →
- SAME DA 38 (DT)37.4 hp engine, claimed · 1952–1957Side by side with the 202 →
- ALLIS-CHALMERS WD-4537.4 hp engine, claimed · 1953–1957Side by side with the 202 →
Common questions about the MASSEY-HARRIS 202
Is a 202 two-wheel drive or four-wheel drive?
The MASSEY-HARRIS 202 is two-wheel drive (2WD).
What PTO does a 202 have?
A 202 has a 540 rpm rear PTO.
Sources and how this page was built
Compiled from Traktorenlexikon, “Massey-Harris Massey-Harris 202”.
Sources
Facts taken from these documents, units converted. Numbers beside a figure refer to this list. Licences and attribution
- Traktorenlexikon: Massey-Harris Massey-Harris 202 — CC BY-SA 4.0, WIKIBOOKS-TL-116937 · revision 1005032. Wikibooks contributors (Traktorenlexikon). Original document