Collecting antique tractors provides a physical link to our past - a glimpse of what our early landowners used to shape the countryside. I collect Massey Harris since those were the tractors my family used. My MH Pacer is a great tractor that was used for smaller jobs. The National Massey Collectors Association (MCA) is a chartered organization consolidating all interested parties in Wallis, Massey-Harris, Massey Fergusonand Ferguson tractors, related equipment and memorabilia. Just click on the title to access their site. Some specification details for the Pacer are as follows:
Performance:
Nebraska Test no. 531
18.87 hp max. belt;
17.05 hp max. drawbar;
max. pull 2118 lbs. at 2.77 mph;
(Corrected to sea level basis) 19.19 hp max. belt; 17.31 hp max. drawbar.
Nebraska Test no. 531
18.87 hp max. belt;
17.05 hp max. drawbar;
max. pull 2118 lbs. at 2.77 mph;
(Corrected to sea level basis) 19.19 hp max. belt; 17.31 hp max. drawbar.
Engine:
Continental Model Y91, L-Head, 4 cylinders vertical, 2 7/8" x 3 1/2";
1800 rated rpm; 2050 max. no-load rpm, 2050 governed no-load rpm
displacement 91 cu. in.
Service Data:
Champion 18 mm spark plugs, part no. 8 Comm.; 3 rings per piston, 2 compression 3/32",
1 oil 1/4".
Accessories:
Auto-Lite Model GHD-6001Z generator standard equipment;
SAE-IM battery standard equipment;
Marvel-Schebler Model TSX-541 carburetor;
Novi or Pierce governor;
Guide lamps;
Donaldson Model A4152 air cleaner;
Purolator Model PM708 oil filter, cartridge no. P70;
Rockford single plate clutch, part no. CLA-1938-1AC;
National radiator core, capacity 1 4/5 gals.;
thermostat standard equipment;
Fuel tank capacity 7.5 gallons.
Motor Wheel front and rear wheels
Timken front wheel and rear axle bearings;
Timken and S.K.F. transmission bearings.
Brakes: Two brakes located on differential shafts, foot operated either individually or simultaneously by interlocking.
Speeds:
Standard tires-2.88, 3.77, and 7.35 mph, reverse 3.37 mph.
Dimensions:
Wheelbase 72 3/8";
height overall 65 7/8";
width overall min. 57", max. 78 1/2";
rear wheel tread min. 41", max. 69";
cultivating clearance 20 1/2";
turning radius 9 1/4'.
Shipping weight: 1930 lbs.
Power Take-Off (Optional)
1 1/8" 6 spline shaft, 540 RPM;
spline end 27 27/32" above ground, 1 5/16" right of centre line of tractor and 9 5/8" ahead of hitch point;
Pulley: (Optional) 6 x 5 1/4" ; 1990 rated rpm, 2265 governed no-load rpm; belt speed 3125 pm.
1 1/8" 6 spline shaft, 540 RPM;
spline end 27 27/32" above ground, 1 5/16" right of centre line of tractor and 9 5/8" ahead of hitch point;
Pulley: (Optional) 6 x 5 1/4" ; 1990 rated rpm, 2265 governed no-load rpm; belt speed 3125 pm.
Lubrication:
Crankcase capacity 3 quarts;
transmission case capacity 3 qts.;
each final drive housing 1 4/5 qts.;
3/4 qt. added for PTO and belt pulley.
Hydraulic Lift: (Standard)
Pesco pump;
3 gpm delivery at 1070 psi operating pressure;
2 1/4" inside diameter;
5" piston stroke;
max. piston force 4260 lbs.;
cylinder length between pin centres 16-21";
7/8" diameter attaching pin, mounted end and 11/16" rod end
PAINT CODES:
Sherwin Williams
MH Red: JK-4036-R
MH Straw Yellow: JK-4649
Ditzler Paint:
MH Red: DQE-70364
MH Straw Yellow DQE-80533
These should convert directly to PPG paints
Dupont Imron Paint:
MH Red: 674 UM
Martin Senour Acrilic Enamel:
MH Straw Yellow 99l 4341