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

Farmall C tractor photo
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
C references literature
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
C  sliding gear speeds

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, right side.

Farmall C, left side.

Farmall C, left side.

Farmall C, rear view.

Farmall C, rear view.

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.

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