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Farmall 300

The Farmall 300 is a tractor produced by Farmall. It is equipped with a 169 ci 2.8 L engine. Transmission: Torque Amplifier. Operating weight: 5361 lbs 2431 kg.

Fuel & Capacities
17 gal 64.3 L
Transmission
Torque Amplifier
Operating Weight
5361 lbs 2431 kg

Overview

Farmall 300 tractor photo
1954 - 1956 Row-Crop tractor
Production
Manufacturer
Farmall (a part of International Harvester)
Row-Crop tractor
Built in Rock Island, Illinois, USA
Total built
29,077
170 (High-Clearance)
Original price was $2,900 in 1956
Variants
IH 300
utility tractor
Farmall 300 High-Clearance
high-crop tractor
Farmall 300 Engine
International Harvester 2.8L 4-cyl gasoline
Fuel tank
17 gal 64.3 L
Engine details ...
Farmall 300 Power
Plows
3
Drawbar (tested)
35.43 hp 26.4 kW
Belt (tested)
38.42 hp 28.6 kW
Performance test details ...
Mechanical
Two-wheel drive
Final drives
bull gear
Manual steering
Mechanical disc brakes
Open operator station.
Hydraulics
Type
open center
Valves
1 to 3
Tractor hitch
Type
IH Fast Hitch
Power Take-off (PTO)
Rear PTO
independent
Rear PTO Type
540 (1.375)
Dimensions & Tires
Wheelbase
92.25 inches (tricycle) 234 cm
96 inches (wide-front) 243 cm
Weight
5361 lbs 2431 kg
Front tire
5.50-16
Rear tire
11-38
Full dimensions and tires ...
Electrical
Ground
positive
Battery volts
6
References
300 references literature
No. 31 Power Loader published by International Harvester
Farm Loaders published in 1962, by International Harvester
New McCormick Farmall 300 published in 1955, by International Harvester
300 Series Torque Amplifier Service Manual (GSS-1060)

Engine

Engine Detail — 169 ci / 2.8 L Gasoline

Manufacturer
International Harvester C169
Fuel Type
Gasoline
Configuration
4-cylinder, liquid-cooled
Displacement
169 ci 2.8 L
Bore/Stroke
3.5625x4.25 inches 90 x 108 mm
Air cleaner
oil bath
Compression
6.6:1
Rated RPM
1750
Idle RPM
900-1750
Starter volts
6
Coolant capacity
16.5 qts 15.6 L

Transmission

Transmission options
5-speed sliding gear
10-speed two-speed power shift

Transmission — 5 forward and 1 reverse sliding gear

Type
sliding gear
Gears
5 forward and 1 reverse
300 sliding gear speeds

Transmission — Torque Amplifier

Transmission
Torque Amplifier
Type
two-speed power shift
Gears
10 forward and 2 reverse
300 Torque Amplifier two-speed power shift speeds

Dimensions

Farmall 300 Tires
Ag front
5.50-16
Ag rear
11-38
Ag front
6.00-16
7.50-16
Ag rear
10-38
12-38
13-38
Dimensions
Wheelbase
92.25 inches (tricycle) 234 cm
96 inches (wide-front) 243 cm
Length
136 inches (tricycle) 345 cm
140 inches (wide-front) 355 cm
Width
100 inches 254 cm
Height (steering wheel)
77.5 inches 196 cm
88 inches (high-clearance) 223 cm
Weight
5361 lbs 2431 kg
Clearance (rear axle)
25.5 inches 64 cm
Bar rear axle
2.75 inch diameter 69 mm
Front tread
57 to 89.75 inches 144 to 227 cm
Rear tread
48 to 88 inches 121 to 223 cm
Rear tread
48 to 100 inches 121 to 254 cm

Tests

Tractor Tests
NTTL 538: gasoline 2WD
NTTL 573: LP-gas TA 2WD
Nebraska Tractor Test 538
Gasoline 2WD April 29 - May 2, 1955 Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 538 file
Belt power (max)
38.16 hp 28.5 kW
Belt fuel use (max)
3.4 gal/hour 12.9 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power
33.73 hp 25.2 kW
Gear 2 used for power test.
Max pull
5,650 lbs 2562 kg
Gear 1-TA used for pull test.
Nebraska Tractor Test 573
LP-gas TA 2WD May 9 - June 4, 1956 Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 573 file
Belt power (max)
38.42 hp 28.6 kW
Belt fuel use (max)
4.4 gal/hour 16.7 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power
35.43 hp 26.4 kW
Gear 3 used for power test.
Max pull
5576 lbs 2529 kg
Gear 1-TA used for pull test.

Attachments

Attachment overview
International Harvester 31 loader
International 33A loader

Photos

Farmall 300

Farmall 300

Farmall 300 Hi-Clear

Farmall 300 Hi-Clear

Farmall 300 Hi-Clear

Farmall 300 Hi-Clear

Farmall 300

Farmall 300

Farmall 300

Farmall 300

Fluids, Capacities & Working Autonomy

Standard fluid requirements, service intervals, and continuous runtime estimates for Farmall 300.

Engine Crankcase Oil

SAE 15W-40 (Heavy Duty Diesel)
Standard Spec: API CK-4 / CJ-4 Heavy Duty
Service Interval: 150 – 250 Hours

Transmission & Hydraulic System

UTTO (Universal Tractor Transmission Oil)
Standard Spec: ISO VG 46 / 68 (Wet Brake & Trans Compatible)
Service Interval: 600 – 1000 Hours

Engine Cooling System

50/50 Ethylene Glycol Pre-mix
Standard Spec: ASTM D6210 / Heavy-Duty OAT Antifreeze
Service Interval: 2 Years / 1500 Hours

Farmall 300 Specification Unit Converter

Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for Farmall 300.

Converted Equivalents:

Horsepower (HP)0 hp
Kilowatts (kW)0 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)0 PS

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