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Farmall F-12

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

Fuel & Capacities
Gasoline
Transmission
4 forward and 1 reverse
Operating Weight
2700 lbs 1224 kg

Overview

Farmall F-12 tractor photo
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
F-12 references literature
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
F-12 unsynchronized gear speeds

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 on steel wheels.

Gray Farmall F-12 with wide front end.

Gray Farmall F-12 with wide front end.

Red Farmall F-12 with tricycle front end.

Red Farmall F-12 with tricycle front end.

Red Farmall F-12 with wide front end.

Red Farmall F-12 with wide front end.

German-built Farmall F-12-G.

German-built Farmall F-12-G.

Fluids, Capacities & Working Autonomy

Standard fluid requirements, service intervals, and continuous runtime estimates for Farmall F-12.

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 F-12 Specification Unit Converter

Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for Farmall F-12.

Converted Equivalents:

Horsepower (HP)0 hp
Kilowatts (kW)0 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)0 PS

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