Name/Title
Tractor - Massey Harris, Model GP 4wd, Year 1930Entry/Object ID
1973.082.1Description
The Massey-Harris GP 4wd was offered from 1930 to 1938. The GP was originally produced by the Wallis the tractor line owned by the Case Plow Company. In 1928 Massey Harris acquired the Wallis tractor line to add tractors to it successful implement business. In 1930 Massey Harris introduced the GP 4wd to enter the row crop market. The GP was powered by a 226 cubic inch 4 cylinder Hercules engine. With tread widths of 48, 56, 60, 66 and 76 inches the GP was a true row cropper. The GP 4wd is viewed as the first true 4wd tractor. It does not articulate or have 4 way steering like the modern 4wds. The GP is steered with right and left side breaking, which allows for short turns.
