- Vehicle type: unspecified
- Rigid chassis
- WhichTractor size: Utility
- No lab test on file
- 1948–1953
- 17,195 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 M-H 22 specs: hp, weight, years
CONTINENTAL RED-SEAL MFC-140 four-cylinder petrol. The manufacturer claimed 22.9 horsepower. No laboratory has tested one, so there is no measured figure at the shaft.
Engine power, claimed · gross or net not stated
22.9 hp
17.1 kW as stated by the source
No lab test on file
Claimed · standard not stated by the source
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Massey-Harris Massey-Harris 22”, 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
- 2,769 lb
- Hyd. flow
- 7.5 gpm
- Top speed
- 12.4 mph
MASSEY-HARRIS M-H 22 specs: key facts
The MASSEY-HARRIS M-H 22 was built from 1948 to 1953.
The MASSEY-HARRIS M-H 22 has a claimed engine power (gross or net not stated) of 17.1 kW (22.9 hp); it has no measured PTO figure.
The MASSEY-HARRIS M-H 22 is two-wheel drive (2WD).
The MASSEY-HARRIS M-H 22 has a CONTINENTAL RED-SEAL MFC-140 engine, a 4-cylinder 2.29 L petrol unit.
The MASSEY-HARRIS M-H 22 weighs 1,256 kg (2,769 lb) unladen.
The MASSEY-HARRIS M-H 22 has a rear PTO running at 551/1500 rpm.
The hydraulic pump of the MASSEY-HARRIS M-H 22 delivers 28.4 L/min (7.5 gpm).
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Massey-Harris Massey-Harris 22”
How does the M-H 22 compare with its class?
- Strength:
A hydraulic pump flow of 28.4 L/min is high for its class — 77% above the median of 16 L/min across the 39 machines within 10% of its power that hold this figure.
- Limitation:
Four forward gears is low for its class — 20% below the median of 5 across the 117 machines within 10% of its power that hold this figure.
Derived by WhichTractor from 117 comparable records. How we work this out

How much horsepower does a M-H 22 have?
The only figure for the M-H 22 is 22.9 hp (17.1 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 22”
What engine is in a M-H 22?
A M-H 22 has a CONTINENTAL RED-SEAL MFC-140, a 4-cylinder 2.29 L petrol engine.
| Make & model | CONTINENTAL RED-SEAL MFC-140 |
|---|---|
| Cylinders | 4, liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 139.6 ci · 2.29 L |
| Electrical system | 6 V |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Massey-Harris Massey-Harris 22”
How much will a M-H 22 lift, and what is its hydraulic flow?
Hydraulic and PTO specifications for the M-H 22 are below.
| Pump flow | 7.5 gpm · 28.4 L/min |
|---|---|
| Rear PTO | transmission-driven, 551/1500 rpm |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Massey-Harris Massey-Harris 22”
What transmission does a M-H 22 have?
Transmission specifications for the M-H 22 are below.
| Clutch | Pedal operated dry BORG & BECK single plate clutch |
|---|---|
| Brakes | Mechanically operated disc brake acting on axle drive configured as steering brake |
| Steering | Mechanical worm steering |
| Top speed | 12.4 mph · 20 km/h |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Massey-Harris Massey-Harris 22”
How much does a M-H 22 weigh?
A M-H 22 weighs 2,769 lb (1,256 kg) unladen.
| Unladen weight | 2,769 lb · 1,256 kgRC = 1,222 |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase | 75.6 in · 1,921 mmRC = 2,096 |
| Length | 113.4 in · 2,880 mm |
| Width | 56.3 in · 1,429 mm |
| Height | 67.4 in · 1,711 mm |
| Ground clearance | 11.5 in · 292 mm |
| Front track | 45.7 in · 1,162 mmRC = 191/368 |
| Rear track | 48.0 in · 1,219 mmRC = 1,016-2,235 |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Massey-Harris Massey-Harris 22”
What oil does a M-H 22 take, and how much?
A M-H 22 engine takes 4.0 qt (3.8 L). Single source, not independently verified — always confirm against the operator’s manual for your machine.
| System | Capacity |
|---|---|
| Engine oil | 4.0 qt · 3.8 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Massey-Harris Massey-Harris 22” · single source, not independently verified |
| Transmission | 1.0 qt · 1.0 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Massey-Harris Massey-Harris 22” · single source, not independently verified |
| Cooling system | 11.2 qt · 10.6 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Massey-Harris Massey-Harris 22” · single source, not independently verified |
Always confirm against the operator’s manual for your machine before service.
Which tractors compare with a M-H 22?
Within 10% of its 22.9 hp of claimed engine power, the same type, and first built within 15 years of it.
- BOLINDER-MUNKTELL BM-1022.7 hp engine, claimed · 1947–1952Side by side with the M-H 22 →
- Ford 9N23.6 hp engine, claimed · 1939–1942Side by side with the M-H 22 →
- MAN 2L123.6 hp engine, claimed · 1957–1958Side by side with the M-H 22 →
- RÖHR R 2423.7 hp engine, claimed · 1949Side by side with the M-H 22 →
- ZETOR Z-25K23.7 hp engine, claimed · 1951–1968Side by side with the M-H 22 →
- International Harvester D-32423.7 hp engine, claimed · 1956–1962Side by side with the M-H 22 →
Common questions about the MASSEY-HARRIS M-H 22
Is a M-H 22 two-wheel drive or four-wheel drive?
The MASSEY-HARRIS M-H 22 is two-wheel drive (2WD).
What PTO does a M-H 22 have?
A M-H 22 has a 551/1500 rpm rear PTO.
Sources and how this page was built
Compiled from Traktorenlexikon, “Massey-Harris Massey-Harris 22”.
Sources
Facts taken from these documents, units converted. Numbers beside a figure refer to this list. Licences and attribution
- Traktorenlexikon: Massey-Harris Massey-Harris 22 — CC BY-SA 4.0, WIKIBOOKS-TL-116966 · revision 1005393. Wikibooks contributors (Traktorenlexikon). Original document