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Farmall H

The Farmall H is a tractor produced by Farmall. It is equipped with a 152.1 ci 2.5 L engine. The rated power output is 23.3 hp 17.4 kW. Transmission: 5 forward and 1 reverse. Operating weight: 3875 lbs 1757 kg.

Engine Power
23.3 hp 17.4 kW
Fuel & Capacities
17.5 gal 66.2 L
Transmission
5 forward and 1 reverse
Operating Weight
3875 lbs 1757 kg

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Overview

Farmall H tractor photo
1939 - 1953 Row-Crop tractor
1939 - 1953
Row-Crop tractor
Production
Manufacturer
Farmall (a part of International Harvester)
Row-Crop tractor
Built in Rock Island, Illinois, USA
Total built
391,227
Original price was $2,000 in 1953
The Farmall H is the row-crop version of the McCormick-Deering W-4.
Variants
H
row-crop
HV
high-crop
W-4
standard tread
I-4
industrial
O-4
orchard
Farmall H Transmission
5-speed sliding gear
Transmission details ...
Farmall H Power
Drawbar (claimed)
19 hp 14.2 kW
Belt (claimed)
24 hp 17.9 kW
Drawbar (tested)
24.17 hp 18.0 kW
Belt (tested)
26.20 hp 19.5 kW
Performance test details ...
Mechanical
Two-wheel drive
Manual steering
Mechanical contracting band brakes
Open operator station.
Capacity
Fuel
17.5 gal 66.2 L
Aux. fuel
0.875 gal 3.3 L
Hydraulic system
1 gal 3.8 L
Hydraulics
Capacity
1 gal 3.8 L
Tractor hitch
Type
Lift-All *Pneumatic implement lift system.
Power Take-off (PTO)
Rear PTO Type
540 *The 1-3/8 shaft was adopted in 1942. Prior to that, a 1-1/8 inch shaft was used.
Dimensions & Tires
Wheelbase
88.325 inches 224 cm
Weight
3875 lbs 1757 kg
Front tire
5.50-16
Rear tire
51x6
Full dimensions and tires ...
Links
Farmall-H.com: detailed information on the H
Electrical
Ground
positive
Charging system
generator
Battery volts
6
References
H references literature
Farmall Letter Series Tractors by Lee Klancher
No. 30 Power Loader published by International Harvester
Farm Loaders published in 1962, by International Harvester
Operator's Manual Farmall H (5358) published in 1940
General Line Catalog published in 1949, by International Harvester

Engine

Engine options
International Harvester 2.5L 4-cyl gasoline
International Harvester 2.5L 4-cyl distillate
International Harvester 2.5L 4-cyl kerosene

Engine Detail — 152.1 ci / 2.5 L Gasoline

Manufacturer
International Harvester C-152
Fuel Type
Gasoline
Configuration
4-cylinder, liquid-cooled
Displacement
152.1 ci 2.5 L
Bore/Stroke
3.375x4.25 inches 86 x 108 mm
Compression
5.9:1
Rated RPM
1650
Firing order
1-3-4-2
Starter
hand-crank
electric OptOptional
Starter volts
6
Oil capacity
6 qts 5.7 L
Coolant capacity
16.5 qts 15.6 L
Sparkplug gap
0.025 inches 0.635 mm
Point gap
0.013 inches 0.330 mm
Intake valve clearance
0.017 inches*Hot 0.432 mm
Exhaust valve clearance
0.017 inches*Hot 0.432 mm

Engine Detail — 152.1 ci / 2.5 L

Manufacturer
International Harvester
Configuration
4-cylinder, liquid-cooled vertical I-head
distillate
Displacement
152.1 ci 2.5 L
Bore/Stroke
3.375x4.25 inches 86 x 108 mm
Compression
4.75:1
Firing order
1-3-4-2
Oil capacity
6 qts 5.7 L
Coolant capacity
16.5 qts 15.6 L

Engine Detail — 152.1 ci / 2.5 L Kerosene

Manufacturer
International Harvester
Fuel Type
Kerosene
Configuration
4-cylinder, liquid-cooled
Displacement
152.1 ci 2.5 L
Bore/Stroke
3.375x4.25 inches 86 x 108 mm
Compression
4.5:1
Firing order
1-3-4-2
Oil capacity
6 qts 5.7 L
Coolant capacity
16.5 qts 15.6 L

Transmission

Transmission — 5 forward and 1 reverse sliding gear

Type
sliding gear
Gears
5 forward and 1 reverse
Clutch
dry disc
Oil capacity
24 qts 22.7 L
H sliding gear speeds

Dimensions

Farmall H Tires
Ag front
5.50-16
6-16
Ag rear
51x6 (steel)
6.00-36
8-38
9-38
10-38
Ag front
6x20 (HV)
Dimensions
Wheelbase
88.325 inches 224 cm
Length
125.25 inches 318 cm
Width
75.5 inches 191 cm
100 inches (long-axle) 254 cm
Height (steering wheel)
74 inches 187 cm
Weight
3875 lbs 1757 kg
Front tread
8.1 inches 20 cm
Rear tread
44 to 80 inches 111 to 203 cm

Tests

Nebraska Tractor Test
Gasoline 5-speed 2WD October 5 - 11, 1939 Link: Nebraska Tractor Test file
Belt power (max)
26.20 hp 19.5 kW
Belt fuel use (max)
2.3 gal/hour 8.7 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power
24.17 hp 18.0 kW
Gear 2 used for power test.
Max pull
3,603 lbs 1634 kg
Gear 1 used for pull test.
Nebraska Tractor Test 334
Distillate 5-speed 2WD November 6 - 11, 1939 Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 334 file
Belt power (max)
23.3 hp 17.4 kW
Drawbar performance
Max power
21.4 hp 16.0 kW
Gear 2 used for power test.
Max pull
3,169 lbs 1437 kg
Gear 1 used for pull test.

Photos

Farmall H on steel, left side.

Farmall H on steel, left side.

Farmall H on steel, right side.

Farmall H on steel, right side.

Farmall H on rubber tires, right side.

Farmall H on rubber tires, right side.

Farmall H on rubber tires, front-left view.

Farmall H on rubber tires, front-left view.

Farmall H, right-rear view.

Farmall H, right-rear view.

Farmall H with single front wheel.

Farmall H with single front wheel.

Farmall H on steel in Argentina.

Farmall H on steel in Argentina.

Farmall H tractor.

Farmall H tractor.

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