Massey Harris 44- Lets Take Off A Wheel and Put A Fender On

Today we use salvaged fenders and a floorboard off of another parts tractor to install on the latest 44 arrival. There is even a cross bar installed at the end of the video that may or may not actually be a Massey component. So I ask near the videos end for any information that a viewer may have about that particular part.
All in all its quite the simple operation except for the obvious dangerous parts. But then we don't concern ourselves too much about safety anyway.... Even so, I do mention a bit in the subtitles about the inherent dangers of the exercise. Short and to the point, the video is just another routine day in the life of a guy working on old machinery. #tractor, #masseyharris, #farmwork

[@brycewiborg8095]

The fenders came off for the mounted picker, and cultivator. Otherwise we kept them on. I once purchased a iron pile for several dollars. Incredible how many tractors, and pto shields I found. Evidently they weren't a priority at that farm The bracket is for the mounted cultivator. Thank you Wendell.

[@tractorman4461]

I'd love to find an assortment of pto shields for Massey's, Oliver's and Farmalls !! I could use one or.....TEN. (-; So, the cross bar IS for the mounted cultivators. We always cultivated with a 101 Junior because of the fuel economy and easy steering for us kids. We had a set for a 44, but the 44 was always needed for many other things during cultivating season. I remember them on the 44 only once and the old man didn't care for it because he said 3rd was too slow and 4th was a crop killer for cultivating. Thanks for the input Bryce. I appreciate it buddy.

[@powrguy1696]

Many times, over the years, I've bought complete tractors when I really only needed a couple of used parts from them. They became donors, like yours, for future projects where better pieces were cannibalized from those donors. Especially old iron, where it's getting harder and harder to find them, it's a good idea to snag one for future parts. Well done.

[@tractorman4461]

Oh heck yeah. I try to have a ratio of at least 1 to 1 of parts tractors to drivers !! However...it IS time to start thinning them down. So the market is soon to become flooded with rusty stuff. At least that's what I told the Missus... (-;

[@REVSMOG]

You've done that a time or two. Always nice to a master at work!

[@tractorman4461]

Not quite a 'master'...but I have done it a time or..... fifty. LOL

[@SomeplaceOrAnother]

Much better with fenders 👍

[@tractorman4461]

Yes, especially if you spend much time on one spreading manure or driving through deep mud !!

[@RCAFpolarexpress]

SIR I DO HAVE CONCERN ABOUT YOUR LIFE OK !!! LOL ; ) ((( But then we don't concern ourselves too much about safety anyway ))) VERY NICE FENDERS AND NO IDEA ABOUT THAT FRONT MONT !!! cHEERS !!!

[@tractorman4461]

Well Dave, I tried to point out to fellas that might be just getting into the old tractor hobby some of the pitfalls to dangerous situations while working with these larger wheels and tires. I TRY to always have an escape route though. (-;

[@RCAFpolarexpress]

Yes Sir, I agree with you the Oliver 66 row crop with the front loader of my grand father fall into that category for sure !!! Cheers

[@Wheelloader__]

Cool video, Tractor man. The rear tires on my tractor weigh 850 pounds each. My neighbor has something similar on the front of his tractor. And it has a bar that goes across with chains hanging from each end. I think it’s for marking rows. To keep your corn rows at the right distance apart.

[@tractorman4461]

I bet 14.9x38's are close to that weight when filled with ballast. But I don't know. I usually do the rear wheels outside the other shed with the overhead hoist and trollys. No muss, no fuss, no straining !! I haven't had the chance to ask my Much Older Brother yet. He may have an answer for certain about the crossbar.

[@chestypuller9614]

Wish i were there to help

[@tractorman4461]

Hot dang, me too my friend !! I got the coffee pot on all the time too.

[@treepop1550]

Another job well done ! Educational and to the point ! I bet the farmers were tickled pink when they went from steel to rubber tires ! In our area (pa) we have plain folk who drive their steel wheeled tractors on the road when necessary- what a racket and vibration that must be !

[@tractorman4461]

Riding steel on even hard packed dirt or gravel will shake your teeth loose. That's why so many guys at tractor shows will ring them with steel or the center tread of old tractor tires. Well, that and also to not hurt the surface of the pavement either.

[@gatorsworld]

I really like what your doing to your Massey. Your going to have a like new limousine when your all done and your misses is going to want a promenade on it when the good weather comes. I would think that front rack could be maybe for front weights.....CHEERS

[@tractorman4461]

Hahahaha....One thing about it Gator, she never knows what I'm doing out here in the shed unless she comes out to find out first hand !! I may have to come up with a 'his and hers' set of 44's.

[@SK-tr9ii]

I agree about not liking tractors without fenders. It always amazed me that some particular models seem to be seen more often without fenders than with. I'm thinking John Deere A's and B's and Farmall M's and H's. Of course that could be unique to a region. Other brands are rarely without fenders. Here I'm thinking of N series Fords and Allis WC/WD's.

[@tractorman4461]

I think some brands sold the basic tractor with fenders as an option because a few extra dollars back in the 30's and 40's were hard to come by for farmers. I'm assuming those tractors could boast a lower initial cost over those that had factory fenders. Dunno though, but it' just a guess. But you are right about the little Fords, Fergies and Allis's.

[@leonardryan8723]

Tks tractor man 44 ,it not a tire 🛞 off my 988B cat loader to be rolling by hand 🖐. Iiiii iiiii would paint it before put it back on the fence give it life again hey it own my 2 cents worth buddy . Take care B carful Think 🤔 Safety around farm equipments. 😊

[@tractorman4461]

Oh man, I'd know better than to even try Leonard !! That's one for an overhead hoist or another loader tractor. Sometimes I do slap a coat of primer and a little Rustoleum on a piece or two. At least I used antiieze on the bolt and even on the hub.

[@bobjanozeski3927]

Hi Wendel Happy St. Patrick Day. With some investigating for your MH 44 ,sounds like the metal across your lower front axle.Could have been for a Cyclone type seeder support for grass seed or for a cultivator support for corn culivator with a row crop tractor .I work long ago in Toronto where the orginal MH plant was then MF .Now there are condos there.

[@tractorman4461]

Awesome information Bob. I wondered what happened to the old Canadian plant. Dang. Long gone, but not forgotten !! Thanks for corroborating several other Massey fans with info about the cross bracket in association with a set of mounted cultivators.

[@timdyer6196]

Great job enjoyed as always. I worked with farmalls never had fenders on any until the 300. Never missed them on the other's

[@tractorman4461]

I think it's what we get used to for the most part. I can't imagine the hours spent with a two row cultivator without fenders to lean on. (-:

[@leonardryan8723]

Hydro bolts 5/8 gav.bolts use sguare head , come in 3/4 and 1” framing on hydro poles . 😊

[@tractorman4461]

Cool. I didn't think there were too many still used this day and time Leonard. We were able to salvage quite a few NOS boxes of various sizes of square head, machine, carriage and plow bolts from the blacksmith shop on the farm. Me and my much older brother divided 'em up. Most of them close to a hundred years old.

[@patrickcousino6809]

The bracket at the end was for the mid mounted cultivator. I have a 1952 44 like that. When my grandpa tepainted it he also put the 44 special decals on

[@tractorman4461]

Awesome !! You're the second to venture that suggestion. So I take it as that IS what it IS. Thank you Patrick.

[@tomfillmore9710]

Good video buddy getting the old tractor all pretty you changed the wheel pretty slick not you're first time doing that take care my friend you guys have a great weekend

[@tractorman4461]

Most of the time I change them on the overhead hoist because that makes it no lifting and no chance of even an ounce of danger Tom. Have a relaxing weekend as well buddy !!

[@zergo0621]

Thank you Wendell! Love the video !!!!

[@tractorman4461]

Cool....thanks for stopping in for a visit.

[@mattthescrapwhisperer]

That old Massey is getting spoiled!

[@tractorman4461]

Hahahaha....just like the Missus. They both are becoming quite spoiled Matt !!

[@calvinkalmon6746]

All your videos are really good... I always learn things.

[@tractorman4461]

Thanks Calvin for the kind words.

[@chestypuller9614]

suprized you havent invented a tire lift out of a old engine stand or something yet

[@tractorman4461]

I usually use the overhead hoists outside the the other shed for changing rears. Just use a nylon choker on a chainfall and roll 'em away on the I-beam. kzbin.info/www/bejne/oXvSY5iJnLOje7M This one is putting on 500 pound (+ -) wheel weights.

[@tectalabyss]

Hi my friend. Your getting the tractor in great shape. As always I liked and shared and hope others do the same. All my very best to you and yours.

[@tractorman4461]

Good Morning Bobby. I hope the weekend is finding you well. Thank you for always sharing. Take care ol' buddy.

[@chestypuller9614]

see your a leatherman fan also, hey whats in the other pouch by it on your belt

[@tractorman4461]

That poor old Leatherman is about worn plum out !! The blade just flop open. LOL. The other pouch has a wood grained Craftman razor knife the Missus got me for Christmas 20+ years ago. Btw, I re-sharpen the razor blades and get at least 6 months to a year out of each one. (-:

[@___PK__]

That's good advice in the captioning! Don't be 'squish like bug'. Could maybe mount a good carry-all to that bracket?

[@tractorman4461]

Well with the thickness it is, I think it'll support just about anything I could come up with !! `The captioning was to give a little insight to some that may be a bit new to being around these old tractors. Just to let 'em know its easy to get a broken leg or worse really quick if you aren't careful !!

[@___PK__]

@@tractorman4461 Until you find a use, it looks pretty cool on there. Have a great day Sir.

[@catfish500mark9]

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[@tractorman4461]

Good Evening my friend. Have a relaxing weekend !!

[@jankotze1959]

That is a real good looking 44 Wendell

[@tractorman4461]

Thank you Jan. I have a new drawbar and rear carriage for it as well as a new throttle and seat in line for it too. I still haven't checked the alternator...but I think it's dead.

[@larrybruck2949]

Good video. You made it look easy Tractorman44! If I remember right , one of my dad's 44 Masseys had a tool box under the flloor board that slid on a track. Have you ever seen a toolbox like that on an old Massey?

[@tractorman4461]

Yes, both our old 44's back home had them and I have at least two on some of mine here. I even took one from under the left floorboard on the parts tractor down on death row when I got the fenders off for this one. It a bit rotted, but I can easily repair it. It'll go on this one too.

[@larrybruck2949]

@tractorman4461 Thanks for responding. When my brother gets my dad's old 44 ready for first start up he's gonna give me a call. God bless.

[@tractorman4461]

@@larrybruck2949 They are fine running tractors. I hope you guys get another 50 years outta the old thing. Awesome that he's getting into it !!

[@chestypuller9614]

Semper Fi

[@tractorman4461]

Yessir, we'd be just two old Marine working on rusty stuff.....LOL. Semper Fi. Have a great weekend my friend.

[@tonyjones9715]

Another good one 👍

[@tractorman4461]

Thanks Tony...I hope the weekend finds you well !!

[@arkansas1336]

Nice, well done!

[@tractorman4461]

It's usually too hard to put fenders on and off with the hub spacing so close to the inside. Even worse with the fenders from another tractor and bent floorboards. Removing the wheels was the simplest solution in this case. Thanks for the visit.

[@richardjacques6370]

Keep it up

[@tractorman4461]

Well doggone Richard, I will a long as guys like you keep watching !! (-;

[@HODGEPODGEDODGEGARAGE]

Nice work Wendell 😁👍 Hopefully someone will chime in and you'll get the info you're looking for. 🔧🔩

[@tractorman4461]

Good Morning Zane....and the internet did not disappoint !! I've had three fellows so far that corroborate the thought that its a bracket for mounted cultivators.