farmall b
![]() | 1939 - 1947
Row-Crop tractor | 1939 - 1947 | Row-Crop tractor |
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1939 - 1947 | |||
Row-Crop tractor |
1939 - 1947 | |
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Row-Crop tractor |
Production | |
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Manufacturer | Farmall (a part of International Harvester) |
Row-Crop tractor | |
Factories | Chicago, Illinois, USA |
| Louisville, Kentucky, USA |
Total built | 75,241 |
Original price | $770 |
The Farmall A and B were nearly identical tractors. The A featured an offset engine and wide front end. The B had a centered engine, seat offset to the right, and narrow front end. |
Variants | |
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B | full width |
BN | narrow tread |
Farmall B Engines | |
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International Harvester 1.9L 4-cyl gasoline | |
International Harvester 1.9L 4-cyl kerosene | |
Fuel tank | 10 gal
37.9 L |
Aux. fuel | 1 gal
3.8 L |
Engine details ... ![]() |
Farmall B Transmission | |
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4-speed sliding gear | |
Transmission details ... ![]() |
Farmall B Power | |
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Plows | 1 (16 inch) |
Drawbar (tested) | 16.21 hp
12.1 kW |
Belt (tested) | 18.39 hp
13.7 kW |
Performance test details ... ![]() |
Mechanical | |
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Two-wheel drive | |
Manual steering | |
Open operator station. |
Photos | |
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Farmall B photos... ![]() |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Rear PTO Type | 540 |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Weight | 2400 lbs
1088 kg |
Front tire | 6-12 |
Rear tire | 9-24 |
Full dimensions and tires ... ![]() |
B Serial Number Location | |
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Seat support bracket |
B Serial Numbers | |
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1939 | FAB3675 |
1940 | 6744 |
1941 | 41500 |
1942 | 80739 |
1944 | 96390 |
1945 | 113218 |
1946 | 146700 |
1947 | 182964 (Chicago) |
1947 | 200001 (Louisville) |
FAQ: How to read a serial number table. |
Belt Pulley | |
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Diameter | 8.5 inches
21 cm |
Width | 6 inches
15 cm |
RPM | 1157 |
Speed | 2574 ft/min
784.56 meters/min |
References | |
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Farmall Letter Series Tractors by Lee Klancher |
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