Head to head · Row Crop

Farmall Super MD vs Massey-Harris 44 Special

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Massey-HarrisModel B

Massey-Harris 44 Special

Row Crop

power
41.7 hp
displacement
277 ci
Cylinders
4
Forward gears
5
Full 44 Special specs
FarmallFarmall Super MD
vs
Massey-HarrisMassey-Harris 44 Special

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Row Crop

n = 806–1,417

Engine Power

▲ Super MD higher · +0.3 hp (<1%)
Super MD42 hp
44 Special41.7 hp
Median Row Crop Tractor138 hp

Super MD is in the 4th percentile; 44 Special is in the 4th · 1,206 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 44 Special higher · +13 ci (+5%)
Super MD264 ci
44 Special277 ci
Median Row Crop Tractor391 ci

Super MD is in the 19th percentile; 44 Special is in the 27th · 1,409 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
Super MD4
44 Special4
Median Row Crop Tractor6

Super MD is in the 17th percentile; 44 Special is in the 17th · 1,417 models

Forward Gears

= Effectively tied
Super MD5
44 Special5
Median Row Crop Tractor16

Super MD is in the 7th percentile; 44 Special is in the 7th · 1,200 models

Super MD (A)44 Special (B)Median Row Crop Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecFarmall Super MDMassey-Harris 44 SpecialDifference
ManufacturerFarmallMassey-Harris—
ModelSuper MD44 Special—
CategoryRow CropRow CropSame

Engine

SpecFarmall Super MDMassey-Harris 44 SpecialDifference
ManufacturerInternational HarvesterMassey-Harris—
Power Output42hp41.7hp▲ Super MD+0.3 hp · <1%
Rated RPM1,450RPM1,350RPM▲ Super MD+100 RPM · +7%
Cylinders44Same
Displacement264ci277ci▲ 44 Special+13 ci · +5%
Bore4in4inSame
Stroke5.2in5.5in▲ 44 Special+0.3 in · +6%

Transmission

SpecFarmall Super MDMassey-Harris 44 SpecialDifference
TypeGear type with dry disc clutchUnsynchronized gear—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecFarmall Super MDMassey-Harris 44 SpecialDifference
Length141in135in▲ Super MD+6 in · +4%
Width84.5in78.7in▲ Super MD+5.8 in · +7%
Height79in79.9in▲ 44 Special+0.9 in · +1%
Operating Weight5,725lbNot recorded—

Hydraulics

SpecFarmall Super MDMassey-Harris 44 SpecialDifference
System TypeIH Lift-AllNot recorded—
Steering TypeManualManual worm-and-sector—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecFarmall Super MDMassey-Harris 44 SpecialDifference
TypeRearLive—
Speed 1540rpm534rpm▲ Super MD+6 rpm · +1%

Hitch & Towing

SpecFarmall Super MDMassey-Harris 44 SpecialDifference
Hitch TypeIH Fast HitchMassey Hitch-All—

Chassis & Drive

SpecFarmall Super MDMassey-Harris 44 SpecialDifference
Chassis Type4x24x2 2WD—
Drive Type2WD2WDSame
Steering TypeManualManual worm-and-sector—
Brake TypeDifferential mechanical dry discDifferential mechanical drum—

Electrical

SpecFarmall Super MDMassey-Harris 44 SpecialDifference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecFarmall Super MDMassey-Harris 44 SpecialDifference
Fuel CapacityNot recorded23gal—
Coolant7gal5.5gal▲ Super MD+1.5 gal · +27%

Operator Station

SpecFarmall Super MDMassey-Harris 44 SpecialDifference
TypeOpenOpenSame

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 138 hp
A · 4th percentile (42 hp)B · 4th percentile (41.7 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 391 ci
A · 19th percentile (264 ci)B · 27th percentile (277 ci)

Cylinders

median 6
A · 17th percentile (4)B · 17th percentile (4)

Forward Gears

median 16
A · 7th percentile (5)B · 7th percentile (5)

Length

median 180 in
A · 12th percentile (141 in)B · 9th percentile (135 in)
A · Super MDB · 44 SpecialMedian Row Crop Tractor
Full spec pageFarmall Super MDFull spec pageMassey-Harris 44 Special