Farmall C

The Farmall C is a tractor produced by Farmall. It is equipped with a 113.1 ci 1.9 L engine. The rated power output is 21.12 hp 15.7 kW. Transmission: 4 forward and 1 reverse. Operating weight: 2845 lbs 1290 kg.

Overview

	1948 - 1951 Row-Crop tractor
1948 - 1951
Row-Crop tractor

Production
Manufacturer	Farmall (a part of International Harvester)
Row-Crop tractor
Built in Rock Island, Illinois, USA
Total built	79,932
Original price	$1,500

Farmall C Engine
International Harvester 1.9L 4-cyl gasoline
Fuel tank	11 gal 41.6 L
Engine details ...

Farmall C Transmission
4-speed sliding gear
Transmission details ...

Farmall C Power
Drawbar (tested)	18.57 hp 13.8 kW
Belt (tested)	21.12 hp 15.7 kW
Performance test details ...

Mechanical
Two-wheel drive
Manual steering
Manual contracting band brakes
Open operator station.

Power Take-off (PTO)
Rear PTO Type	540
Engine RPM	540@1650

Dimensions & Tires
Wheelbase	81.625 inches 207 cm
Weight	2845 lbs 1290 kg
Front tire	4.00-15
Rear tire	9-36
Full dimensions and tires ...

References
Farmall C Tractor with Touch-Control published in 1948, by International Harvester
Farmall C Tractor and Touch-Control Implements published in 1951, by International Harvester
Vegetable Truck Farming published by International Harvester
General Line Catalog published in 1949, by International Harvester

Engine

Engine Detail — 113.1 ci / 1.9 L Gasoline

Manufacturer	International Harvester C113
Fuel Type	Gasoline
Configuration	4-cylinder, liquid-cooled vertical I-head
Displacement	113.1 ci 1.9 L
Bore/Stroke	3.00x4.00 inches 76 x 102 mm
Air cleaner	oil bath
Compression	5.33:1
Rated RPM	1650
Idle RPM	525-1850
Firing order	1-3-4-2
Oil capacity	5 qts 4.7 L
Sparkplug gap	0.025 inches 0.635 mm
Point gap	0.020 inches 0.508 mm
Intake valve clearance	0.014 inches (hot) 0.356 mm
Exhaust valve clearance	0.014 inches (hot) 0.356 mm

Transmission

Transmission — 4 forward and 1 reverse sliding gear

Type	sliding gear
Gears	4 forward and 1 reverse
Clutch	dry disc

Dimensions

Farmall C Tires
Ag front	4.00-15
Ag rear	9-36
Ag rear	7-36
	8-36
	10-36

Dimensions
Wheelbase	81.625 inches 207 cm
Length	120.375 inches 305 cm
Height (steering wheel)	70.375 inches 178 cm
Operating weight	2845 lbs 1290 kg

Tests

Nebraska Tractor Test 395
Gasoline 4-speed 2WD June 7 - 16, 1948 Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 395 file
Belt power (max)	21.12 hp 15.7 kW
Belt fuel use (max)	1.9 gal/hour 7.2 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power	18.57 hp 13.8 kW
Gear 2 used for power test.
Max pull	2902 lbs 1316 kg
Gear 1 used for pull test.

Photos

Farmall C, right side.

Farmall C, left side.

Farmall C, rear view.