Head to head · Row Crop

Massey-Harris 21 Colt vs Massey-Harris 44 Special

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Massey-HarrisModel A

Massey-Harris 21 Colt

Row Crop

power
Not recorded
displacement
124 ci
Cylinders
4
Forward gears
4
Full 21 Colt specs
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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
Massey-HarrisMassey-Harris 21 Colt
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Massey-HarrisMassey-Harris 44 Special

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Row Crop

n = 1,140–1,417

Engine Displacement

▲ 44 Special higher · +153 ci (+123%)
21 Colt124 ci
44 Special277 ci
Median Row Crop Tractor391 ci

21 Colt is in the 2nd percentile; 44 Special is in the 27th · 1,409 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
21 Colt4
44 Special4
Median Row Crop Tractor6

21 Colt is in the 17th percentile; 44 Special is in the 17th · 1,417 models

Forward Gears

▲ 44 Special higher · +1 (+25%)
21 Colt4
44 Special5
Median Row Crop Tractor16

21 Colt is in the 4th percentile; 44 Special is in the 7th · 1,200 models

Length

▲ 44 Special higher · +12 in (+10%)
21 Colt123 in
44 Special135 in
Median Row Crop Tractor180 in

21 Colt is in the 3rd percentile; 44 Special is in the 9th · 1,157 models

21 Colt (A)44 Special (B)Median Row Crop Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecMassey-Harris 21 ColtMassey-Harris 44 SpecialDifference
ManufacturerMassey-HarrisMassey-HarrisSame
Model21 Colt44 Special—
CategoryRow CropRow CropSame

Engine

SpecMassey-Harris 21 ColtMassey-Harris 44 SpecialDifference
ManufacturerContinentalMassey-Harris—
ModelF124Not recorded—
Power OutputNot recorded41.7hp—
Rated RPM1,800RPM1,350RPM▲ 21 Colt+450 RPM · +33%
Cylinders44Same
Displacement124ci277ci▲ 44 Special+153 ci · +123%
Bore3in4in▲ 44 Special+1 in · +33%
Stroke4.4in5.5in▲ 44 Special+1.1 in · +25%

Transmission

SpecMassey-Harris 21 ColtMassey-Harris 44 SpecialDifference
TypeGearUnsynchronized gear—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecMassey-Harris 21 ColtMassey-Harris 44 SpecialDifference
Length123in135in▲ 44 Special+12 in · +10%
WidthNot recorded78.7in—
Height65.8in79.9in▲ 44 Special+14.1 in · +21%

Hydraulics

SpecMassey-Harris 21 ColtMassey-Harris 44 SpecialDifference
Steering TypeManualManual worm-and-sector—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecMassey-Harris 21 ColtMassey-Harris 44 SpecialDifference
TypeNot recordedLive—
Speed 1Not recorded534rpm—

Hitch & Towing

SpecMassey-Harris 21 ColtMassey-Harris 44 SpecialDifference
Hitch TypeType I (optional)Massey Hitch-All—

Chassis & Drive

SpecMassey-Harris 21 ColtMassey-Harris 44 SpecialDifference
Chassis Type4x2 2WD4x2 2WDSame
Drive Type2WD2WDSame
Steering TypeManualManual worm-and-sector—
Brake TypeNot recordedDifferential mechanical drum—

Electrical

SpecMassey-Harris 21 ColtMassey-Harris 44 SpecialDifference
Starter TypeNot recordedElectric—

Capacities

SpecMassey-Harris 21 ColtMassey-Harris 44 SpecialDifference
Fuel CapacityNot recorded23gal—
CoolantNot recorded5.5gal—

Operator Station

SpecMassey-Harris 21 ColtMassey-Harris 44 SpecialDifference
TypeOpenOpenSame

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Displacement

median 391 ci
A · 2nd percentile (124 ci)B · 27th percentile (277 ci)

Cylinders

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

Forward Gears

median 16
A · 4th percentile (4)B · 7th percentile (5)

Length

median 180 in
A · 3rd percentile (123 in)B · 9th percentile (135 in)

Height

median 114 in
A · 5th percentile (65.8 in)B · 12th percentile (79.9 in)
A · 21 ColtB · 44 SpecialMedian Row Crop Tractor
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