International Harvester Farmall
The International Harvester Farmall is a tractor produced by International Harvester. It is equipped with a 220.9 ci 3.6 L engine. The rated power output is 20.05 hp 15.0 kW. Transmission: 3 forward and 1 reverse. Operating weight: 4,000 lbs 1814 kg.
Engine Power
20.05 hp
15.0 kW
Fuel & Capacities
13 gal
49.2 L
Transmission
3 forward and 1 reverse
Operating Weight
4,000 lbs
1814 kg
International Harvester Farmall Serial Number & Year Decoder
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Overview
![]() | 1924 - 1932
Row-Crop tractor |
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1924 - 1932 | |
Row-Crop tractor | |
Production | |
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Manufacturer | International Harvester |
Row-Crop tractor | |
Factories | Chicago, Illinois, USA |
Rock Island, Illinois, USA | |
Total built | 134,650 |
Originally named simply the "Farmall", this original model later became unofficially known as the "Regular" after the improved Farmall F-20 was introduced. The Farmall was the first successful row-crop tractor design and its design dominated North American tractors for the following fifty years. | |
Variants | |
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Fairway | wide steel wheels for turf |
International Harvester Farmall Engine | |
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International Harvester 3.6L 4-cyl gasoline | |
Fuel tank | 13 gal
49.2 L |
Aux. fuel | 0.86 gal
3.3 L |
Engine details ... | |
International Harvester Farmall Transmission | |
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3-speed | |
Transmission details ... |
International Harvester Farmall Power | |
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Plows | 2 |
Drawbar (tested) | 13.27 hp
9.9 kW |
Belt (tested) | 20.05 hp
15.0 kW |
Performance test details ... | |
Mechanical | |
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Two-wheel drive | |
Steering | manual with automatic engagement of turning brakes |
Open operator's seat | |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Rear PTO | transmission |
Rear PTO Type | 535 |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Weight | 4,000 lbs
1814 kg |
Front tire | 25x4 |
Rear tire | 40x6 |
Full dimensions and tires ... | |
Belt Pulley | |
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Diameter | 14 inches
35 cm |
Width | 6.5 inches
16 cm |
RPM | 693 |
References | |
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Will A Tractor Pay On Your Farm? published in 1930, by International Harvester |
Engine
Engine Detail — 220.9 ci / 3.6 L Gasoline
Manufacturer | International Harvester |
Fuel Type | Gasoline |
Configuration | 4-cylinder, liquid-cooled vertical |
Displacement | 220.9 ci
3.6 L |
Bore/Stroke | 3.75x5.00 inches
95 x 127 mm |
Air cleaner | oil bath and fiber |
Rated RPM | 1200 |
Starter type | hand crank |
Coolant capacity | 36 qts
34.1 L |
Transmission
Transmission — 3 forward and 1 reverse
Gears | 3 forward and 1 reverse |
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Dimensions
International Harvester Farmall Tires | |
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Ag front | 25x4 steel |
Ag rear | 40x6 steel |
Lawn/turf front | 25x8 steel (Fairway) |
Lawn/turf rear | 40x16 steel (Fairway) |
Dimensions | |
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Length | 136 inches
345 cm |
Width | 86 inches
218 cm |
Height | 67 inches
170 cm |
Weight | 4,000 lbs
1814 kg |
Tests
Nebraska Tractor Test 117 | |
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Gasoline 3-speed 2WD
September 14 - 19, 1925
Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 117 file | |
Belt power (max) | 20.05 hp
15.0 kW |
Belt fuel use (max) | 2.1 gal/hour
7.9 l/hour |
Drawbar performance | |
Max power | 13.27 hp
9.9 kW |
Gear 2 used for power test. | |
Max pull | 2,727 lbs
1236 kg |
Gear 1 used for pull test. | |
Photos
International Harvester Farmall Specification Unit Converter
Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for International Harvester Farmall.
Converted Equivalents:
Horsepower (HP)20.1 hp
Kilowatts (kW)15 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)20.3 PS
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