Tell Me About The MH 101 Sr.

Bryce Frazier · Nov 3, 2014

Title says it all, I want to know the good, the bad, and the ungly!

I was offered one for free, but don't know anything about them?? He said it has a 6 cyl engine in it?

How much power?
Weight?
How many were made?
Is it a row crop style tractor, or standard, or both?

Are they good running/working machines?
Are they valuable??

SO EXCITED! But then again, there is nothing new there!!!

Thanks all! Bryce

Hayrack · Nov 3, 2014

They could be either a row crop or a standard. The 101 sr runs the 226 continental 6 cylinder flat head engine with a 5 speed transmission, has pto but no hydraulics. Continental engines are tougher to find parts for and can be expensive to fix. They aren't really that rare or collectable. The price does seem right though!!

Bryce Frazier · Nov 3, 2014

Kind of my thought!! He says it is a 194?...

Any idea on an estimated horse power? If Ford could get 28 out of a 4cyl flathead, I would imagine a 6 cyl would be in the low 40's?

Dieseltech · Nov 3, 2014

101 tractors were all four speed. The 30, 44 models were five speed. First 101s had Chrysler flathead six engines. 101 JR used the four cylinder flathead Continental. The last 101s used the Continental F226 for gas, F244 for low grade fuel

Deere Mark · Nov 3, 2014

TractorDatadot com says mfg 1942 to 1946.Continental F226 engine / 226 cubic inches. Does not list the hp. Says 4 forward and 1 reverse. It lists the serial numbers by year - maybe you could determine the number made from that. And yes, the price is right. Go for it and post some pictures.

Super Trucker · Nov 3, 2014

A Dodge truck engine just happens to drop right in with no mods............ Just saying 40 HP vs 100 plus depending on rpms.

Bryce Frazier · Nov 3, 2014

Now I really like the sounds of that!! Going to have to look into it a little more, see what kind of shape the ole girl is in....

Bob M · Nov 3, 2014

Output for the Continental F226 set up for a MH 101 tractor would be 45 HP, give or take a couple. However the same engine in automotive tune (Jeep, Kaiser-Frazer, Checker Cab, etc) is good for about 80 HP.

The Continental is a tough and smooth-running engine, though parts are getting hard to find.

Richard G. · Nov 3, 2014

I bought one in 1977 and rebuilt the 6 cylinder Continental engine in it. I think it was a 1947 or 1946. I pulled my sawmill for years with it. I also used it in the fields a bit. The only thing I had against it was the lack of hydraulics. I wish I had never sold it. It was about the best sawmill power I have ever used.
It is a very powerful engine.
Richard in NW SC

Owen Aaland · Nov 3, 2014

Was there an optional hydraulic system? I had one about 35 years ago that I sold to a gut who had a 3 point fork lift attachment he had me install on it. I know I built a frame work to hold the fork lift but I don't remember having to add hydraulics.

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