Farmall F-12

The Farmall F-12 is a tractor produced by Farmall. It is equipped with a 113 ci 1.9 L engine. The rated power output is 14.59 hp 10.9 kW. Transmission: 4 forward and 1 reverse. Operating weight: 2700 lbs 1224 kg.

Overview

	1932 - 1938	1932 - 1938

Production
Manufacturer	Farmall (a part of International Harvester)
Factories	Chicago, Illinois, USA
	Neuss, Germany
Total built	123,442 USA
	2,848 Germany

Variants
F-12-G	German-built
F-12-G4	German-built, four-speed
W-12	McCormick standard-front

Farmall F-12 Power
Drawbar (claimed)	10 hp 7.5 kW
Belt (claimed)	13 hp 9.7 kW
Plows	1
Drawbar (tested)	12.31 hp 9.2 kW
Belt (tested)	16.20 hp 12.1 kW
Performance test details ...

Mechanical
Two-wheel drive
Manual steering
Open operator station.

Power Take-off (PTO)
Rear PTO Type	540 (1.125)

Dimensions & Tires
Wheelbase	76 inches 193 cm
Weight	2700 lbs 1224 kg
Front tire	23x6
Rear tire	54x6
Full dimensions and tires ...

Belt Pulley
Diameter	12.375 inches 31 cm
Width	6.25 inches 15 cm
RPM	800
Speed	2591 ft/min 789.74 meters/min

References
McCormick-Deering Farmall 12 published in 1936, by International Harvester
International Tractors - The Line That Offers You A Choice published in 1933, by International Harvester
McCormick-Deering Tractors - Modern Agricultural Power published in 1933, by International Harvester

Engine

Engine options
International Harvester 1.9L 4-cyl gasoline
Waukesha 1.9L 4-cyl gasoline

Engine Detail — 113.1 ci / 1.9 L Gasoline

Manufacturer	International Harvester
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
Rated RPM	1400
Firing order	1-3-4-2
Coolant capacity	14 qts 13.2 L

Engine Detail — 113 ci / 1.9 L Gasoline

Manufacturer	Waukesha
Fuel Type	Gasoline
Configuration	4-cylinder, liquid-cooled
Original engine, used on early models
Displacement	113 ci 1.9 L

Transmission

Transmission options
3-speed unsynchronized gear
4-speed

Transmission — 3 forward and 1 reverse unsynchronized gear

Type	unsynchronized gear
Gears	3 forward and 1 reverse
Clutch	dry disc

Transmission — 4 forward and 1 reverse

Gears

4 forward and 1 reverse

Dimensions

Farmall F-12 Tires
Ag front	23x6 (steel)
Ag rear	54x6 (steel)

Dimensions
Wheelbase	76 inches 193 cm
Length	125.5 inches 318 cm
Width	74.25 inches 188 cm
Height	62.5 inches 158 cm
Shipping weight	2700 lbs 1224 kg
Rear tread	44 to 79 inches 111 to 200 cm

Tests

Tractor Tests
NTTL 212: gasoline 3-speed 2WD
NTTL 220: kerosene 3-speed 2WD

Nebraska Tractor Test 212
Gasoline 3-speed 2WD May 1 - 10, 1933 Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 212 file
Belt power (max)	16.20 hp 12.1 kW
Belt fuel use (max)	1.7 gal/hour 6.4 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power	12.31 hp 9.2 kW
Max pull	1,870 lbs 848 kg

Nebraska Tractor Test 220
Kerosene 3-speed 2WD November 1 - 16, 1933 Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 220 file
Belt power (max)	14.59 hp 10.9 kW
Belt fuel use (max)	1.5 gal/hour 5.7 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power	11.81 hp 8.8 kW
Max pull	1814 lbs 822 kg

Photos

Gray Farmall F-12 on steel wheels.

Gray Farmall F-12 with wide front end.

Red Farmall F-12 with tricycle front end.

Red Farmall F-12 with wide front end.

German-built Farmall F-12-G.