Massey-Harris Model 81
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The Massey-Harris Model 81 was a two-plow small-farm tractor built by Massey-Harris (later Massey Ferguson) from 1941 to 1948.[1] Introduced to replace Massey's General GG,[1] the 81 was paired with the Model 82 (which used kerosene, or tractor vaporizing oil {TVO}, as it was known in Britain)[2] and was very similar to the Model 101 Junior,[1] which first appeared in 1939.[3] It was offered in standard-tread and row-crop versions, as was the Model 20 that followed it. The Model 81 was joined in 1946 by the Model 20,[4] both of which survived in production until 1948.[1][4]
| Massey-Harris Model 81 | |
|---|---|
| |
| Type | agricultural |
| Manufacturer | Massey-Harris |
| Production | 1941-1948 |
| Length | 119 inches |
| Height | 58 inches |
| Weight | 2,895 lbs. |
| Propulsion | wheels |
Pricing
With a base price of around C$800,[5] it was competitive with the C$900 John Deere A.[1] and less than Ford and Ferguson-Brown models of the period.[5]
Weight
Engines
Use by Royal Canadian Air Force
The Royal Canadian Air Force used blue-painted standards as aircraft tugs,[1] out of under 2,600 standard-tread 81s made.[7]
