Head to head · Row Crop

John Deere 70 vs Massey-Harris 44 Row-Crop

John Deere 70 Tractor
John DeereModel A

John Deere 70

Row Crop

power
45.6 hp
displacement
379 ci
Cylinders
2
Forward gears
6
Full 70 specs
Massey-Harris 44 Row-Crop Tractor
Massey-HarrisModel B

Massey-Harris 44 Row-Crop

Row Crop

power
45.1 hp
displacement
259 ci
Cylinders
4
Forward gears
5
Full 44 Row-Crop specs
John DeereJohn Deere 70
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Massey-HarrisMassey-Harris 44 Row-Crop

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Row Crop

n = 806–1,417

Engine Power

▲ 70 higher · +0.5 hp (+1%)
7045.6 hp
44 Row-Crop45.1 hp
Median Row Crop Tractor138 hp

70 is in the 5th percentile; 44 Row-Crop is in the 5th · 1,206 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 70 higher · +120 ci (+46%)
70379 ci
44 Row-Crop259 ci
Median Row Crop Tractor391 ci

70 is in the 49th percentile; 44 Row-Crop is in the 19th · 1,409 models

Cylinders

▲ 44 Row-Crop higher · +2 (+100%)
702
44 Row-Crop4
Median Row Crop Tractor6

70 is in the 1st percentile; 44 Row-Crop is in the 17th · 1,417 models

Forward Gears

▲ 70 higher · +1 (+20%)
706
44 Row-Crop5
Median Row Crop Tractor16

70 is in the 11th percentile; 44 Row-Crop is in the 7th · 1,200 models

70 (A)44 Row-Crop (B)Median Row Crop Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecJohn Deere 70Massey-Harris 44 Row-CropDifference
ManufacturerJohn DeereMassey-Harris—
Model7044 Row-Crop—
CategoryRow CropRow CropSame

Engine

SpecJohn Deere 70Massey-Harris 44 Row-CropDifference
ManufacturerJohn DeereContinental—
Power Output45.6hp45.1hp▲ 70+0.5 hp · +1%
Rated RPM975RPM1,350RPM▲ 44 Row-Crop+375 RPM · +38%
Cylinders24▲ 44 Row-Crop+2 · +100%
Displacement379ci259ci▲ 70+120 ci · +46%
Bore5.9in3.9in▲ 70+2 in · +51%
Stroke7in5.5in▲ 70+1.5 in · +27%

Transmission

SpecJohn Deere 70Massey-Harris 44 Row-CropDifference
TypeUnsynchronized gearUnsynchronized gearSame

Dimensions & Weight

SpecJohn Deere 70Massey-Harris 44 Row-CropDifference
Length136in135in▲ 70+1 in · <1%
Width86.6in78.7in▲ 70+7.9 in · +10%
Height65.6in79.9in▲ 44 Row-Crop+14.3 in · +22%
Operating Weight6,538lb4,165lb▲ 70+2,373 lb · +57%

Hydraulics

SpecJohn Deere 70Massey-Harris 44 Row-CropDifference
Steering TypeManualManualSame

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecJohn Deere 70Massey-Harris 44 Row-CropDifference
TypeTransmissionOptional Transmission or Live PTO—
Speed 1540rpm534rpm▲ 70+6 rpm · +1%

Hitch & Towing

SpecJohn Deere 70Massey-Harris 44 Row-CropDifference
Hitch TypeNot recordedMassey Hitch-All—
Hitch CategoryCategory 3Not recorded—
Hitch PositionRearNot recorded—

Chassis & Drive

SpecJohn Deere 70Massey-Harris 44 Row-CropDifference
Chassis Type4x2 2WD4x2 2WDSame
Drive Type2WD2WDSame
Steering TypeManualManualSame
Brake TypeDifferential mechanical expanding shoeDifferential mechanical drum—

Electrical

SpecJohn Deere 70Massey-Harris 44 Row-CropDifference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecJohn Deere 70Massey-Harris 44 Row-CropDifference
Coolant8.5gal5.8gal▲ 70+2.7 gal · +47%

Operator Station

SpecJohn Deere 70Massey-Harris 44 Row-CropDifference
TypeOpenOpen operator station—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 138 hp
A · 5th percentile (45.6 hp)B · 5th percentile (45.1 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 391 ci
A · 49th percentile (379 ci)B · 19th percentile (259 ci)

Cylinders

median 6
A · 1st percentile (2)B · 17th percentile (4)

Forward Gears

median 16
A · 11th percentile (6)B · 7th percentile (5)

Operating Weight

median 12,307 lb
A · 14th percentile (6,538 lb)B · 6th percentile (4,165 lb)
A · 70B · 44 Row-CropMedian Row Crop Tractor
Full spec pageJohn Deere 70Full spec pageMassey-Harris 44 Row-Crop