Farmall C
The Farmall C is a tractor produced by Farmall. It is equipped with a 113.1 ci 1.9 L engine. Transmission: 4 forward and 1 reverse. Operating weight: 2845 lbs 1290 kg.
Fuel & Capacities
11 gal
41.6 L
Transmission
4 forward and 1 reverse
Operating Weight
2845 lbs
1290 kg
Overview
![]() | 1948 - 1951
Row-Crop tractor |
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Production | |
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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 | |
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International Harvester 1.9L 4-cyl gasoline | |
Fuel tank | 11 gal
41.6 L |
Engine details ... | |
Farmall C Transmission | |
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4-speed sliding gear | |
Transmission details ... |
Farmall C Power | |
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Drawbar (tested) | 18.57 hp
13.8 kW |
Belt (tested) | 21.12 hp
15.7 kW |
Performance test details ... | |
Mechanical | |
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Two-wheel drive | |
Manual steering | |
Manual contracting band brakes | |
Open operator station. |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Rear PTO Type | 540 |
Engine RPM | 540@1650 |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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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 | |
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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 |
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Dimensions
Farmall C Tires | |
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Ag front | 4.00-15 |
Ag rear | 9-36 |
Ag rear | 7-36 |
8-36 | |
10-36 | |
Dimensions | |
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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 | |
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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
Fluids, Capacities & Working Autonomy
Standard fluid requirements, service intervals, and continuous runtime estimates for Farmall C.
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 C Specification Unit Converter
Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for Farmall C.
Converted Equivalents:
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