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Massey-Harris Pony 812

The Massey-Harris Pony 812 is a small utility tractor that was made from 1951 to 1957. It's a 2-wheel drive tractor with a simple design, perfect for light farm work. The Pony 812 has a gasoline engine made by Simca, with four cylinders and 15.8 horsepower. This engine power is below average compared to other tractors, but it's enough for many small farm tasks. The tractor is compact, measuring 104.3 inches long, 55.5 inches wide, and 61 inches tall. It weighs 1,653 pounds, which is on the lighter side for tractors. The Pony 812 has a gear transmission with three forward gears and one reverse gear. It also has an independent PTO (Power Take-Off) and uses mechanical band brakes. The tractor has an open operator station, which means there's no cab to protect the driver from the weather. One interesting feature of the Pony 812 is its electric starter, which was not common on all tractors of its time. It has agricultural tires on both the front and rear, with the rear tires being larger at 24 inches in diameter. The tractor's small size and light weight make it easy to maneuver in tight spaces, which could be useful for small farms or gardens.

ManufacturerMassey-HarrisPower15.8 hpEngine4-cylTransGear
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Quick specs

Category
Utility
Engine Power Output
16hp
Operating Weight
1,653 lb
Transmission
Gear
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At a glance

How the Pony 812 compares

vs. Utility median

Distribution

Engine Power (hp)

Across all Utility tractors

15.8 hp · 3rd

This model

9
Median 55 hp
177
This modelUtility tractorsMediann = 5,383

The Pony 812 ranks at the 3rd percentile for engine power among recorded utility tractors.

Overview

About the Massey-Harris Pony 812

The Massey-Harris Pony 812 is a small utility tractor that was made from 1951 to 1957. It's a 2-wheel drive tractor with a simple design, perfect for light farm work. The Pony 812 has a gasoline engine made by Simca, with four cylinders and 15.8 horsepower. This engine power is below average compared to other tractors, but it's enough for many small farm tasks. The tractor is compact, measuring 104.3 inches long, 55.5 inches wide, and 61 inches tall. It weighs 1,653 pounds, which is on the lighter side for tractors. The Pony 812 has a gear transmission with three forward gears and one reverse gear. It also has an independent PTO (Power Take-Off) and uses mechanical band brakes. The tractor has an open operator station, which means there's no cab to protect the driver from the weather. One interesting feature of the Pony 812 is its electric starter, which was not common on all tractors of its time. It has agricultural tires on both the front and rear, with the rear tires being larger at 24 inches in diameter. The tractor's small size and light weight make it easy to maneuver in tight spaces, which could be useful for small farms or gardens.

Full specifications

Every recorded spec

General

ManufacturerMassey-Harris
ModelPony 812
CategoryUtility tractor
Type4x2 2WD
Years built1951–1957
Operating weight1,653lb

Engine

MakeSimca
Power15.8hp
Cylinders4
Displacement74.4ci
Bore2.83in
Stroke2.95in

Transmission

TypeGear
Forward gears3
Reverse gears1

Chassis & drive

Chassis4x2 2WD
Drive2WD
SteeringManual
BrakesMechanical band
CabOpen

Power take-off

Rear PTOIndependent

Dimensions

Length104.3in
Width55.5in
Height61in
Operating weight1,653lb

Head to head

Pony 812 vs. Utility median

How the Massey-Harris Pony 812 compares to other Utility tractors

SpecThis modelUtility medianDifferencePercentile
Engine Power15.8 hp55 hp-71%3rd
Engine Displacement74.4 ci183 ci-59%11th
Cylinders44at median50th
Forward Gears312-75%3rd
Operating Weight1,653 lb5,303 lb-69%8th
Length104 in137 in-24%11th
Width55.5 in66 in-16%28th
Height61 in94.1 in-35%11th

Medians and percentiles are computed from the utility tractors in our database with a recorded value for each spec (sample sizes 3,9335,720 models).

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FAQ

Common questions

What years was the Massey-Harris Pony 812 manufactured?

Production of the Massey-Harris Pony 812 ran from 1951 through 1957.

What type of transmission does the Massey-Harris Pony 812 have?

The Massey-Harris Pony 812 uses a Gear transmission offering 3 forward gears.

How powerful is the Massey-Harris Pony 812?

The Massey-Harris Pony 812 has an engine power output of 15.8 hp. It is powered by a 4-cylinder engine displacing 74.4 ci.

What is the working weight of the Massey-Harris Pony 812?

The operating weight of the Massey-Harris Pony 812 is approximately 1,653 lb.

What routine service does the Massey-Harris Pony 812 need?

Regular maintenance for the Massey-Harris Pony 812 includes checking and changing engine oil, hydraulic fluid, and filters, plus routine inspections as recommended in the owner's manual. Always follow the manufacturer's maintenance schedule for specific intervals and procedures.