farmall f 20
![]() | 1932 - 1939
Row-Crop tractor | 1932 - 1939 | Row-Crop tractor |
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1932 - 1939 | |||
Row-Crop tractor | |||
1932 - 1939 | |
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Row-Crop tractor |
Production | |
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Manufacturer | Farmall (a part of International Harvester) |
Row-Crop tractor | |
Built in Rock Island, Illinois, USA | |
Total built | 154,398 |
Original price was $1000 in 1936 | |
The Farmall F-20 was originally advertised as the "Increased-Power Farmall", and was similar to the orginal Farmall. The tractor paint scheme changed from gray to red on November 1, 1936 (the beginning of the 1937 production year). A number of F-20s were built in early 1934 using the Farmall Regular rear end and F-20 engine. These tractors are identified by a TA serial number prefix. | |
Farmall F-20 Engine | |
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International Harvester 3.6L 4-cyl distillate | |
Fuel tank | 13 gal
49.2 L |
Aux. fuel | 0.875 gal
3.3 L |
Engine details ... | |
Farmall F-20 Transmission | |
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4-speed sliding gear | |
Transmission details ... |
Farmall F-20 Power | |
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Drawbar (claimed) | 19.6 hp
14.6 kW |
PTO (claimed) | 26.67 hp
19.9 kW |
Plows | 2 |
Drawbar (tested) | 20.66 hp
15.4 kW |
Belt (tested) | 28.0 hp
20.9 kW |
Performance test details ... | |
Mechanical | |
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Two-wheel drive | |
Manual steering | |
Mechanical band brakes | |
Open operator station. |
Photos | |
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Farmall F-20 photos... |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Rear PTO | transmission |
Rear PTO Type | 540 (1.125) |
Engine RPM | 505@1200 |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Wheelbase | 85 inches
215 cm |
Weight | 4400 lbs
1995 kg |
Front tire | 25x4 |
Rear tire | 40x6 |
Full dimensions and tires ... | |
F-20 Serial Number Location | |
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Serial number plate under the fuel tank of the Farmall F-20. |
F-20 Serial Numbers | |
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1932 | FA-501 |
1933 | ------ |
1934 | FA-3001 |
1935 | FA-9760 |
1936 | FA-41123 |
1937 | FA-72982 |
1938 | FA-112201 |
1939 | FA-136042 |
Final | FA-148810 |
1934 | TA-135000 (old style countershaft) |
FAQ: How to read a serial number table. | |
Belt Pulley | |
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Diameter | 14 inches
35 cm |
Width | 6.5 inches
16 cm |
RPM | 654 |
Speed | 2395 ft/min
730.00 meters/min |
References | |
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Farmall Tractor Model F-20 (MC-D 3075) published in 1932 | |
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 |
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