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Farmall F-30

The Farmall F-30 is a tractor produced by Farmall. It is equipped with a 283.7 ci 4.6 L engine. Transmission: 4 forward and 1 reverse. Operating weight: 5300 lbs 2404 kg.

Fuel & Capacities
21 gal 79.5 L
Transmission
4 forward and 1 reverse
Operating Weight
5300 lbs 2404 kg

Overview

Farmall F-30 tractor photo
1931 - 1939 Row-Crop tractor
Production
Manufacturer
Farmall (a part of International Harvester)
Row-Crop tractor
Built in Rock Island, Illinois, USA
Total built
28,902
Farmall F-30 Engine
International Harvester 4.6L 4-cyl distillate
Fuel tank
21 gal 79.5 L
Aux. fuel
1 gal 3.8 L
Engine details ...
Farmall F-30 Transmission
4-speed unsynchronized gear
Transmission details ...
Farmall F-30 Power
Drawbar (claimed)
20 hp 14.9 kW
Belt (claimed)
30 hp 22.4 kW
Plows
3
Drawbar (tested)
24.85 hp 18.5 kW
Belt (tested)
32.80 hp 24.5 kW
Performance test details ...
Mechanical
Two-wheel drive
Steering
manual
Open operator station.
Power Take-off (PTO)
Rear PTO Type
540 (1.375)
Dimensions & Tires
Weight
5300 lbs 2404 kg
Front tire
25x4
Rear tire
42x12
Full dimensions and tires ...
Belt Pulley
Diameter
14.625 inches 37 cm
Width
7 inches 17 cm
RPM
682
Speed
2612 ft/min 796.14 meters/min
References
F-30 references literature
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 Detail — 283.7 ci / 4.6 L

Manufacturer
International Harvester
Configuration
4-cylinder, liquid-cooled vertical I-head
distillate
Displacement
283.7 ci 4.6 L
Bore/Stroke
4.25x5.00 inches 108 x 127 mm
Fuel system
Zenith K5 carburetor
Air cleaner
oil bath
Rated RPM
1150
Starter type
hand-crank
Coolant capacity
36 qts 34.1 L

Transmission

Transmission — 4 forward and 1 reverse unsynchronized gear

Type
unsynchronized gear
Gears
4 forward and 1 reverse
Clutch
dry disc
F-30 unsynchronized gear speeds

Dimensions

Farmall F-30 Tires
Ag front
25x4 (steel)
Ag rear
42x12 (steel)
Dimensions
Length
147 inches 373 cm
Width
90 inches 228 cm
Height
81 inches 205 cm
Weight
5300 lbs 2404 kg

Tests

Nebraska Tractor Test 198
Kerosene 4-speed 2WD October 9 - 23, 1931 Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 198 file
Belt power (max)
32.80 hp 24.5 kW
Belt fuel use (max)
3.4 gal/hour 12.9 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power
24.85 hp 18.5 kW
Gear 1 used for power test.
Max pull
4,157 lbs 1885 kg
Gear 1 used for pull test.

Photos

1937 Farmall F-30.

1937 Farmall F-30.

Farmall F-30 Cane high-clearance tractor.

Farmall F-30 Cane high-clearance tractor.

Fluids, Capacities & Working Autonomy

Standard fluid requirements, service intervals, and continuous runtime estimates for Farmall F-30.

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-30 Specification Unit Converter

Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for Farmall F-30.

Converted Equivalents:

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

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