Massey-Harris Model 744 PD Tractor 1949

The Massey-Harris Model 744PD Tractor was powered by a 46 h.p. six cylinder Perkins P6 engine.  Transmission was via a five forward and two reverse speed gearbox.  The standard specification included: electric starter with Ki-gass cold starting system, independent brakes, belt pulley, power take-off and wheel weights.  Category II hydraulic linkage driven by a pump from the engine crankshaft was an optional extra.  Nearly 100,000 of the 44 family of Massey Harris tractors were built from 1947 to 1945 using both four and six cylinder engines.