- Vehicle type: unspecified
- Rigid chassis
- WhichTractor size: Standard-size
- No lab test on file
- 1948–1953
- 16,606 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 744 specs: hp, weight, years
PERKINS P-6 six-cylinder diesel. The manufacturer claimed 41.4 horsepower. No laboratory has tested one, so there is no measured figure at the shaft.
Engine power, claimed · gross or net not stated
41.4 hp
30.9 kW as stated by the source
No lab test on file
Claimed · standard not stated by the source
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Massey-Harris Massey-Harris 744”, 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
- 5,115 lb
- Top speed
- 12.4 mph
MASSEY-HARRIS 744 specs: key facts
The MASSEY-HARRIS 744 was built from 1948 to 1953.
The MASSEY-HARRIS 744 has a claimed engine power (gross or net not stated) of 30.9 kW (41.4 hp); it has no measured PTO figure.
The MASSEY-HARRIS 744 is two-wheel drive (2WD).
The MASSEY-HARRIS 744 has a PERKINS P-6 engine, a 6-cylinder 4.73 L diesel unit.
The MASSEY-HARRIS 744 weighs 2,320 kg (5,115 lb) unladen.
The MASSEY-HARRIS 744 has a rear PTO running at 534 rpm.
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Massey-Harris Massey-Harris 744”
How does the 744 compare with its class?
- Limitation:
Five forward gears is low for its class — 29% below the median of 7 across the 244 machines within 10% of its power that hold this figure.
- Strength:
A 72.7 L fuel tank is high for its class — 37% above the median of 53 L across the 221 machines within 10% of its power that hold this figure.
Derived by WhichTractor from 246 comparable records. How we work this out
How much horsepower does a 744 have?
The only figure for the 744 is 41.4 hp (30.9 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 744”
What engine is in a 744?
A 744 has a PERKINS P-6, a 6-cylinder 4.73 L diesel engine.
| Make & model | PERKINS P-6 |
|---|---|
| Cylinders | 6, liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 288.6 ci · 4.73 L |
| Electrical system | 12 V |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Massey-Harris Massey-Harris 744”
How much will a 744 lift?
Hydraulic and PTO specifications for the 744 are below.
| Rear PTO | 534 rpm |
|---|
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Massey-Harris Massey-Harris 744”
What transmission does a 744 have?
Transmission specifications for the 744 are below.
| Clutch | Pedal-operated dry single-plate clutch |
|---|---|
| Steering | Mechanical worm steering |
| Top speed | 12.4 mph · 20 km/h |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Massey-Harris Massey-Harris 744”
How much does a 744 weigh?
A 744 weighs 5,115 lb (2,320 kg) unladen.
| Unladen weight | 5,115 lb · 2,320 kgRC = 2,135 |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase | 86.2 in · 2,190 mm |
| Length | 129.9 in · 3,300 mmRC: 3,430 |
| Width | 70.1 in · 1,780 mmRC: 2,000 |
| Height | 81.9 in · 2,080 mmRC: 2,130 |
| Ground clearance | 9.7 in · 247 mmRC: 360 |
| Front track | 48.4 in · 1,230 mmRC: 216/389 |
| Rear track | 53.9 in · 1,370 mmRC = 1,422-2,235 |
| Turning radius, braked | 10.6 ft · 3.22 mRC: 2,580 |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Massey-Harris Massey-Harris 744”
What oil does a 744 take, and how much?
A 744 engine takes 9.6 qt (9.1 L). Single source, not independently verified — always confirm against the operator’s manual for your machine.
| System | Capacity |
|---|---|
| Engine oil | 9.6 qt · 9.1 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Massey-Harris Massey-Harris 744” · single source, not independently verified |
| Transmission | 1.0 qt · 1.0 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Massey-Harris Massey-Harris 744” · single source, not independently verified |
| Cooling system | 21.7 qt · 20.5 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Massey-Harris Massey-Harris 744” · single source, not independently verified |
Always confirm against the operator’s manual for your machine before service.
Which tractors compare with a 744?
Within 10% of its 41.4 hp of claimed engine power, the same type, and first built within 15 years of it.
- ZETOR 35 Super41.4 hp engine, claimed · 1955–1960Side by side with the 744 →
- BUKH 452 (Super)41.4 hp engine, claimed · 1960–1967Side by side with the 744 →
- VALMET 361D41.4 hp engine, claimed · 1960–1965Side by side with the 744 →
- ALLIS-CHALMERS FD-441.4 hp engine, claimed · 1962–1965Side by side with the 744 →
- Massey Ferguson 3741.4 hp engine, claimed · 1963–1965Side by side with the 744 →
- Schlüter S 450 (S 450 V)41.3 hp engine, claimed · 1962–1966Side by side with the 744 →
Common questions about the MASSEY-HARRIS 744
Is a 744 two-wheel drive or four-wheel drive?
The MASSEY-HARRIS 744 is two-wheel drive (2WD).
What PTO does a 744 have?
A 744 has a 534 rpm rear PTO.
Sources and how this page was built
Compiled from Traktorenlexikon, “Massey-Harris Massey-Harris 744”.
Sources
Facts taken from these documents, units converted. Numbers beside a figure refer to this list. Licences and attribution
- Traktorenlexikon: Massey-Harris Massey-Harris 744 — CC BY-SA 4.0, WIKIBOOKS-TL-117042 · revision 1065902. Wikibooks contributors (Traktorenlexikon). Original document