- Vehicle type: unspecified
- Rigid chassis
- WhichTractor size: Standard-size
- No lab test on file
- 1946–1951
- 6,657 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 44/6 specs: hp, weight, years
CONTINENTAL F-226 six-cylinder. The manufacturer claimed 43.4 horsepower. No laboratory has tested one, so there is no measured figure at the shaft.
Engine power, claimed · gross or net not stated
43.4 hp
32.4 kW as stated by the source
No lab test on file
Claimed · standard not stated by the source
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Massey-Harris Massey-Harris 44-6”, 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
- 4,200 lb
- Hyd. flow
- 7.5 gpm
- Top speed
- 13.0 mph
MASSEY-HARRIS M-H 44/6 specs: key facts
The MASSEY-HARRIS M-H 44/6 was built from 1946 to 1951.
The MASSEY-HARRIS M-H 44/6 has a claimed engine power (gross or net not stated) of 32.4 kW (43.4 hp); it has no measured PTO figure.
The MASSEY-HARRIS M-H 44/6 is two-wheel drive (2WD).
The MASSEY-HARRIS M-H 44/6 has a CONTINENTAL F-226 engine, a 6-cylinder 3.71 L unit.
The MASSEY-HARRIS M-H 44/6 weighs 1,905 kg (4,200 lb) unladen.
The MASSEY-HARRIS M-H 44/6 has a rear PTO running at 551 rpm.
The hydraulic pump of the MASSEY-HARRIS M-H 44/6 delivers 28.4 L/min (7.5 gpm).
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Massey-Harris Massey-Harris 44-6”
How does the M-H 44/6 compare with its class?
- Limitation:
Five forward gears is low for its class — 38% below the median of 8 across the 292 machines within 10% of its power that hold this figure.
- Strength:
A 86.4 L fuel tank is high for its class — 60% above the median of 54 L across the 269 machines within 10% of its power that hold this figure.
Derived by WhichTractor from 296 comparable records. How we work this out

How much horsepower does a M-H 44/6 have?
The only figure for the M-H 44/6 is 43.4 hp (32.4 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 44-6”
What engine is in a M-H 44/6?
A M-H 44/6 has a CONTINENTAL F-226, a 6-cylinder 3.71 L engine.
| Make & model | CONTINENTAL F-226 |
|---|---|
| Cylinders | 6, liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 226.2 ci · 3.71 L |
| Electrical system | 6 V |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Massey-Harris Massey-Harris 44-6”
How much will a M-H 44/6 lift, and what is its hydraulic flow?
Hydraulic and PTO specifications for the M-H 44/6 are below.
| Pump flow | 7.5 gpm · 28.4 L/min |
|---|---|
| Rear PTO | transmission-driven, 551 rpm |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Massey-Harris Massey-Harris 44-6”
What transmission does a M-H 44/6 have?
Transmission specifications for the M-H 44/6 are below.
| Clutch | Pedal operated dry two-piece BORG & BECK clutch |
|---|---|
| Steering | Mechanical worm steering |
| Top speed | 13.0 mph · 21 km/h |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Massey-Harris Massey-Harris 44-6”
How much does a M-H 44/6 weigh?
A M-H 44/6 weighs 4,200 lb (1,905 kg) unladen.
| Unladen weight | 4,200 lb · 1,905 kgRC = 1,633 |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase | 79.1 in · 2,010 mmRC = 2,229 |
| Length | 129.0 in · 3,277 mm |
| Width | 68.0 in · 1,727 mm |
| Height | 76.5 in · 1,943 mm |
| Ground clearance | 25.6 in · 651 mm |
| Front track | 47.5 in · 1,207 mmRC = 152 |
| Rear track | 54.1 in · 1,375 mmRC = 1,321-2,235 |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Massey-Harris Massey-Harris 44-6”
What oil does a M-H 44/6 take, and how much?
A M-H 44/6 engine takes 5.0 qt (4.7 L). Single source, not independently verified — always confirm against the operator’s manual for your machine.
| System | Capacity |
|---|---|
| Engine oil | 5.0 qt · 4.7 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Massey-Harris Massey-Harris 44-6” · single source, not independently verified |
| Transmission | 1.0 qt · 1.0 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Massey-Harris Massey-Harris 44-6” · single source, not independently verified |
| Hydraulic | 7.0 qt · 6.6 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Massey-Harris Massey-Harris 44-6” · single source, not independently verified |
| Cooling system | 19.2 qt · 18.2 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Massey-Harris Massey-Harris 44-6” · single source, not independently verified |
Always confirm against the operator’s manual for your machine before service.
Which tractors compare with a M-H 44/6?
Within 10% of its 43.4 hp of claimed engine power, the same type, and first built within 15 years of it.
- John Deere 62043.4 hp engine, claimed · 1956–1958Side by side with the M-H 44/6 →
- Hanomag R 45 A/AE44.1 hp engine, claimed · 1950–1957Side by side with the M-H 44/6 →
- Fahr D 400C44.1 hp engine, claimed · 1954–1957Side by side with the M-H 44/6 →
- Hürlimann D-90 Super-Spezial44.1 hp engine, claimed · 1958–1966Side by side with the M-H 44/6 →
- URSUS C-4544 hp engine, claimed · 1947–1959Side by side with the M-H 44/6 →
- David Brown 880 Implematic42.5 hp engine, claimed · 1961–1965Side by side with the M-H 44/6 →
Common questions about the MASSEY-HARRIS M-H 44/6
Is a M-H 44/6 two-wheel drive or four-wheel drive?
The MASSEY-HARRIS M-H 44/6 is two-wheel drive (2WD).
What PTO does a M-H 44/6 have?
A M-H 44/6 has a 551 rpm rear PTO.
Sources and how this page was built
Compiled from Traktorenlexikon, “Massey-Harris Massey-Harris 44-6”.
Sources
Facts taken from these documents, units converted. Numbers beside a figure refer to this list. Licences and attribution
- Traktorenlexikon: Massey-Harris Massey-Harris 44-6 — CC BY-SA 4.0, WIKIBOOKS-TL-116982 · revision 1005663. Wikibooks contributors (Traktorenlexikon). Original document