Farmall
Farmall 230
The Farmall 230 is a row-crop tractor produced from 1956 to 1958 by Farmall, a part of International Harvester. Built in Louisville, Kentucky, USA, it features a 2.0L 4-cylinder gasoline engine with 20.0 hp drawbar power and 24.95 hp PTO power. It has a 4-speed sliding gear transmission with an additional 4-speed creeper and Hydra-Creeper option. The tractor is two-wheel drive with manual steering and mechanical dry disc brakes. It has an open operator station and a rear PTO type of 540. The operating weight is 3440 lbs (1560 kg) with front tires sized 5.00-15 and rear tires 11.2-36. The Farmall 230 was originally priced at $2,100 in 1958.
Power27 hp[P]
Founded1956 - 1958
Model230
Technical Specifications
Detailed specifications and technical data for Farmall 230
Power
| Belt (tested) | 28.06 hp (20.9 kW) |
|---|---|
| PTO (claimed) | 24.95 hp (18.6 kW) |
| Drawbar (tested) | 25.00 hp (18.6 kW) |
| Drawbar (claimed) | 20.0 hp (14.9 kW) |
Engine
| Type | gasoline |
|---|---|
| Model | International Harvester C123 |
| Cooling | liquid-cooled vertical I-head |
| Cylinders | 4-cylinder |
| Fuel tank | 11 gal (41.6 L) |
| Rated RPM | 1800 |
| Bore/Stroke | 3.125x4.00 inches (79 x 102 mm) |
| Displacement | 122.7 ci (2.0 L) |
| Firing order | 1-3-4-2 |
| Oil capacity | 5 qts (4.7 L) |
| Starter volts | 6 |
| Coolant capacity | 15 qts (14.2 L) |
| Compression ratio | 6.94:1 |
Dimensions
| Rear tire | 11.2-36 |
|---|---|
| Front tire | 5.00-15 |
| Ballasted weight | 5331 lbs (2418 kg) |
| Operating weight | 3440 lbs (1560 kg) |
Mechanical
| Drive | Two-wheel drive |
|---|---|
| Brakes | Differential mechanical dry disc brakes |
| Steering | Manual steering |
| Operator station | Open operator station |
Production
| Type | Row-Crop tractor |
|---|---|
| Built in | Louisville, Kentucky, USA |
| Original price | $2,100 in 1958 |
| Years produced | 1956 - 1958 |
Belt Pulley
| RPM | 1,487 |
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| Speed | 3,114 ft/min (949.15 meters/min) |
| Width | 6 inches (15 cm) |
| Diameter | 8 inches (20 cm) |
Transmission
| Type | sliding gear |
|---|---|
| Gears | 4 forward and 1 reverse |
| Additional | 4-speed creeper |
| Hydra-Creeper | creeper, 4 forward and reverse. The Hydra-Creeper unit consisted of a hydraulic motor that attached to the tractor's PTO shaft. The motor was powered from the tractor's hydraulics and drove the tractor through the PTO shaft. |
Serial Numbers
| 1956 | 501 |
|---|---|
| 1957 | 815 |
| 1958 | 6827 |
| Final | 7671 |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Rear PTO Type | 540 |
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